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£37k - £50k per annu m Humatica Humatica is a unique place to start and build your consulting career. We offer fast-track learning and career development from day one through working side by side with clients and senior team members in a diverse range of PE owned companies. Humatica is a multi-award-winning, specialist management consultancy focused on increasing organisational effectiveness. We help Private Equity funds and their portfolio company leaders to build strong organisations that deliver value growth. Our purpose is to help senior executive clients establish fit-for-purpose organizational structures, processes, and behaviours. We work closely with our clients to implement pragmatic solutions that improve management effectiveness at all levels, make teams more productive, drive accountability and ensure entrepreneurial leadership. We have an open, collaborative and high-performance culture characterized by innate curiosity, transparency and respect for the individual. Personal development is facilitated through a rigorous and objective feedback process, training, and codified consulting best-practices in the "Humatica Way". We offer team members not only the opportunity to work directly with entrepreneurial CXO-level clients and PE-funds, but also actively contribute to the entrepreneurial growth of our firm. We have proudly been awarded with the Great Place to Work certification, including in the Consulting and Professional Services sector. This has reinforced what we have known for a long time, that we have great people, great values, and a true sense of purpose and community. With offices in London, Zurich, Munich and Singapore, we work with demanding private equity funds across diverse industries in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. We are looking for outstanding candidates that share our passion for learning, diversity, and entrepreneurial drive. Your role: • Work in a team of experienced consultants on projects for national and international companies • Support the team on hypothesis development • Conduct research and analysis • Communicate analytical results, summaries and conclusions • Prepare client meeting and workshop materials • Actively participate in client meetings and workshops • Support the development and growth of our firm Your profile: • Degree from a top tier university • Business-fluent in both English and French (min. C1 level in both) • Previous internship or work experience in consulting and/ or an analytical role in a business environment • Strong analytical and structured thinker • Confident self-starter with excellent communication skills • Natural business interest • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint Our offer: • Award-winning specialist consultancy • Fast-track career development and client exposure • Engaged leadership with clear focus on your personal development • Being part of a diverse, dynamic team • New, entrepreneurial growth challenges in an innovative and rapidly developing sector • Flexible remote and office working • Competitive, performance-based compensation • Attractive work locations in London or Munich • Visa sponsorship available (for UK only) Apply Here

The role We are looking to hire a Business Development Associate to join our Sales team in London. Fluency in French is required Working at WGSN Together, we create tomorrow A career with WGSN is fast-paced, exciting and full of opportunities to grow and develop. We're a team of consumer and design trend forecasters, content creators, designers, data analysts, advisory consultants and much more, united by a common goal: to create tomorrow. WGSN's trusted consumer and design forecasts power outstanding product design, enabling our customers to create a better future. Our services cover consumer insights, beauty, consumer tech, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, food and drink forecasting, data analytics and expert advisory. Role overview WGSN is looking for a driven, curious, and self-motivated Business Development Associate to join our dynamic EMEA New Business team. This is a unique opportunity to kickstart or elevate your sales career with the world's leading consumer trend forecasting company, helping global brands stay ahead of what's next. In this high-volume sales role, you'll be at the forefront of our growth engine, reaching out to prospective clients, sparking meaningful conversations, and driving new business opportunities across different markets and verticals. If you're fluent in French , love the idea of turning insight into opportunity, and are looking to build a career in sales as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team, we want to hear from you. The team At WGSN, we have high-performing sales teams made up of Client Services Coordinators, Business Development Associates, Business Development Managers, and Account Managers who have worked incredibly hard over the past year to achieve outstanding results. Our teams are diverse, tenacious, resilient, and extremely dedicated because they truly believe in the value WGSN services bring to our global clientele who operate in Fashion, Beauty, Interiors, Food & Drink and Consumer Tech. We never compromise on collaboration, which allows us to have a strong team dynamic. From Start-Ups to Fortune 500 companies; WGSN supplies specialised intelligence to the most valuable brands in Fashion, Beauty, Food & Drink, Interiors and Consumer Tech, allowing these brands to produce outstanding products that consumers will demand for years to come. Key accountabilities Generate outbound leads via email, social outreach, and high-volume cold calling. Research and identify strategic growth opportunities within key industries and markets. Qualify inbound and marketing-generated leads, and book discovery calls for Business Development Managers. Effectively communicate WGSN's value proposition to a wide range of professionals, from creatives to C-suite. Help build and maintain a robust pipeline to support the wider sales team's ambitious goals. Collaborate with Business Development Managers to ensure seamless lead hand-off and follow-up. Track and optimise outreach effectiveness through CRM and sales enablement tools. Meet and exceed key activity metrics - including outreach volume, meetings booked, and engagement conversion. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver. Skills, experience & qualifications required You're fluent in French and English (essential). You're passionate about sales and excited to build or continue your career in a fast-growth environment. You're energised by hitting (and exceeding) targets and KPIs. You're a confident communicator who enjoys talking to people and building relationships. You're naturally curious about trends, industries, people, and business challenges. You're organised, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-output team. You want to work in a creative, global company that is at the forefront of consumer insights. Bonus points if you have experience using Salesforce, Salesloft, or similar sales tools, and/or previous experience in a high-volume outbound sales environment. What we offer Our benefits and wellbeing package offers flexible benefits you can tailor to your own personal needs, including: - 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell up to 5 days - Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance & Critical Illness - Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme - Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options - Great learning and development opportunities. More about WGSN WGSN is the global authority on consumer trend forecasting. We help brands around the world create the right products at the right time for tomorrow's consumer. Our values We Are Everywhere The future is everything, it happens everywhere. WGSN is the world-leading forecaster because we track and analyse consumer behaviours, product innovation, design and creativity, everywhere. We Are Future Focused We utilise our global resources and intelligence to research, source and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce our forecasts. Everything we do is focused on working with our customers to create a successful and positive tomorrow. We Are Rigorous We source, review and assess quantitative and qualitative data to produce robust, actionable forecasts. To provide credible insights and design solutions for our clients, it is essential that rigour runs through everything we do. Our culture An inclusive culture is one of our key priorities. We want our people to truly be themselves and thrive. We love having a diverse team of people who bring new ideas, different strengths and perspectives & reflect the global audience we work with. Inclusive workforce We are committed to supporting the environment and sustainability , including ensuring our pension plan defaults to sustainable options and striving to be net zero by 2030. Recognising great performance is a key part of our culture. Our Awards schemes recognise and reward the brilliant achievements of our people. We offer a flexible working environment with a wide range of flexible, hybrid and agile working arrangements. Conversations about flexible working have always been-and will continue to be-actively encouraged here, but we do not offer full remote working. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you. A Note for Recruiters Thank you so much for your interest in working with us at WGSN! Our internal Talent Acquisition team takes care of all our recruitment efforts. When we need some extra help, we partner with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) that truly understand our business, culture and ways of working together.Since we focus on these established partnerships, we're unable to respond to unsolicited contacts or CVs from outside our PSL. But don't worry! If we decide to explore new partnerships, we'll be sure to reach out.

Permanent, Full-time Salary £85,000 - £110,000 In this senior level role, you will lead our work with leading mining companies, industry organisations and finance institutions in the integration of nature into decision-making and to grow our work across this sector. You will be playing a crucial part in shaping the future of nature sustainability for the mining sector. The role will also involve working across a broader range of sectors including linear infrastructure, ports and agriculture through the application of lender safeguards, notably the International Finance Corporation's Performance Standard 6. As Strategic Director you will oversee key projects and client relationships, lead the expansion of our portfolio of market-leading clients and work with our technical experts to respond to market needs through innovative solutions for corporate action on nature for the mining sector. This might, at times, involve more direct project management and delivery, especially of more technically challenging projects. The role will involve line management of a small number of senior consultants. The Biodiversity Consultancy's mission is to integrate nature into business and finance decision-making through science-based approaches. Your work will include collaborating with industry bodies, sustainability initiatives, academia and civil society to share experiences, build capacity and strategies that redirect financial flows from destructive practices to the protection and restoration of nature. Responsibilities Strategy and business development Lead our work with the mining sector Accountable for developing and overseeing implementation of TBC's Mining, Infrastructure & Agriculture strategy and plan to achieve our mission andfinancial target. Expand the business through networking, engaging with global business forums, working with new and existing clients, bidding and wining work Management and leadership A member of the TBC management team with shared responsibility for operational management and decision-making within the organization. The management team is responsible for continuous improvement of our work, driving innovation and strategy implementation. Management and mentoring of the TBC mining team of consultants, supporting technical design of projects and providing critical review, overseeing resources, performance management, and supporting professional development. Identification of team resourcing needs and leading the recruitment and selection of staff and contractors with support from the HR team. Contributing to TBC's broader capacity building strategy by supporting internships, placements and training. Provision of technical leadership in specific sectoral or thematic areas. Represent the Mining, Infrastructure & Agriculture team to seniormanagement. Project delivery Oversight and technical support for large, complex projects with a focus on mining, infrastructure, and agriculture. This accountability includes overseeing timely, on-budget delivery of projects to the requisite level of quality and technical substance. Projects may include: Undertaking assessments to understand site level project risks and impacts and identifying opportunities for mitigation including offset. Environmental and Social Due Diligence of large, complex projects across mining, infrastructure, and agriculture sectors Undertaking assessments to identify portfolio level risks, impacts and dependencies on nature and preparation of strategies to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities. Interpretation and application of a range of frameworks and business drivers, including global goals, corporate policy, evolving supply-chain customer expectations and financial lending criteria. Other duties commensurate with the role. Innovation and communication Partner with our technical research and development team to develop approaches, metrics and tools for assessing and mitigating biodiversity impacts of complex, large-scale projects in areas of sensitive biodiversity in emerging economies. Keeping abreast of current nature-related issues for international business and development projects, such as SBTN, TNFD, CSRD. Develop and innovate new nature positive approaches and strategies for mining, infrastructure, and agriculture companies. Public speaking on behalf of TBC, including writing, reviewing and delivering webinars and in-person presentations to elevate our visibility as a trusted brand for the mining sector. Writing and reviewing material for scientific and business press, the website and publications. Essential Attributes At least 15 years' experience in development projects with a focus on mining and alignment with good industry practice. Experience or in-depth working knowledge of project and portfolio level approaches to assessing risks and impacts and preparation in strategies to mitigate risks and optimise opportunities. Experience of creating and directing work programmes and developing and implementing strategy. Inspirational team leader and experienced people manager Proven track record of business development and client relationship management. Substantial experience of complex project management and project accountability experience. Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, workshops and writing. Ability to provide intellectual leadership, creativity and simplicity to problem solving. Willingness and enthusiasm to travel globally and when necessary. At least an honours degree in a relevant subject. Ability to work in a diverse cultural environment. Desirable attributes Background or experience in business and biodiversity and wider nature-related issues, with a focus on emerging economies. Experience or in-depth working knowledge of emerging good practice approaches in managing nature impacts & dependencies and on sustainability disclosures frameworks (SBTN, CSRD, TNFD, etc.). Excellent network in the mining and business sustainability sector. A postgraduate qualification or a PhD in a relevant discipline. Experience working in Africa, Latin America, or Asia. Experience of engaging with a diversity of local and international stakeholders, ability to work with diplomacy to understand divergent perspectives on business and conservation. Proven ability to work in French, Spanish, or other languages.

*FRENCH SPEAKING RECRUITMENT EXECUTIVE VACANCY* *About us* We are an international recruitment company specialised in the Life Sciences industry. Our team is diverse, international and shares the values of our company. We care about people having access to medicines and treatments that help them stay healthier and happier and we make this happen by finding the very best suited, most talented people for our clients. *About the role* We created this varied and interesting position to help us expand on our existing success in France and French speaking countries. You will report to and work closely with the French Market Consultant helping identify the best talent for our clients. A key focus of your role will be to engage with life science industry professionals (candidates/talent) to learn more about them and to discuss potential vacancies. These professionals may be known to us already or be brand new contacts. They will mostly be in France or French speaking countries, but you could be engaging with professionals in the UK, Europe, US or anywhere else in the world. Fluency in English and French speaking and writing is essential. Some days will be fast paced and with lots of calls throughout the day and others will be more research based and quieter, but every day will be busy. This position can be based from our office in Tunbridge Wells or a mix of home and office. *Responsibilities* * Candidate resourcing * Booking interviews * Reviewing applications * Speaking with candidates on the phone and via video calls * CV formatting/adapting * Adding, amending, updating information on our internal CRM system * Research - gathering useful information from online sources and internal database * Marketing - creating and/or sharing relevant content in French and English * Posting job adverts online, editing, renewing, and closing adverts * Translating documents (English > * Answering phone calls, transferring calls, taking messages, answering queries * Communicating in a professional and friendly manner via email, direct message etc. * Covering colleagues in their absence. *About you* If you are inquisitive and enjoy speaking with people for the first time, you will love this Recruitment Executive role. Being organised, calm under pressure, good humoured and a great team player is essential. You will have a strong ability and desire to learn and grow your career. Confident communicating online through digital channels. You will be self-confident and happy to have discussions, even if you're not an expert in the subject matter. It is important to have a genuine interest in helping others and provide a fantastic service. You are fluent in French and in English. *Benefits* Your base salary is benchmarked to ensure it is fair and you can increase this by being successful in your role. In addition, you benefit from: * Commission/Bonus - We offer an attractive commission/bonus scheme in addition to your basic salary. * Promotions - Opportunities to move into other internal opportunities will be discussed and a development plan put in place for those who want to progress. * Training - This is available at all levels and tailored to your needs. This can be delivered in-house or externally as needed. * Annual leave - this starts at 20 days plus public holidays plus an additional day for your Birthday if this falls on a workday. You can also increase this basic allowance based on performance. *Office* Our UK office is in a beautiful, historic, and culturally rich location in the heart of Tunbridge Wells (The Pantiles), surrounded by unique shops, restaurants, pubs and bars and is 5 minutes' walk from the train station. During the summer months, there is live music every Thursday just a few steps away from the office. *Charity work* We support the giving of time and money to good causes and support individuals through Wentworth Giving, our ongoing charitable project. This opportunity is open to graduates and non-graduates. *To learn more about the responsibilities and day to day work, please apply now.* *If you are reading this but the time is not right, please follow us on LinkedIn or Socials.*