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Packaging Procurement Manager Location: Alconbury Salary: £40,000 + DOE Hours - fulltime Monday - Friday Our client is seeking a dynamic and driven Packaging Procurement Manager to take ownership of a fast-moving packaging supply chain and play a pivotal role in supporting a high-growth, high-demand operation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment, enjoys working under pressure, and is energised by constant innovation, tight deadlines, and ever-changing customer requirements. The successful candidate will lead the sourcing, negotiation, and performance management of packaging suppliers, ensuring materials meet demanding commercial, sustainability, and operational standards. With seasonal peaks, rapid product development, and evolving customer expectations, this role offers challenge, variety, and genuine influence. Duties Build and maintain strong global supplier relationships, driving accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Negotiate best-value agreements and secure competitive pricing in a constantly shifting market. Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, material efficiencies, and smarter supply solutions. Champion sustainable packaging initiatives and support the transition to more environmentally responsible materials. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to identify new technologies, formats, and design improvements. Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, customer standards, and brand requirements. Maintain accurate supplier data, pricing, specifications, and procurement documentation. Develop supplier KPIs and monitor performance, escalating risks and issues when required. Solve packaging quality concerns quickly and collaboratively with Technical and Operations. Lead packaging planning for major trading peaks such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Christmas-ensuring capacity, timelines, and quality are never compromised. Provide detailed forecasts to suppliers and internal teams to ensure seamless production. Put robust contingency plans in place to mitigate supply shortages or sudden demand changes. Work closely with NPD, Design, Technical, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams to deliver innovative, functional, and cost-effective packaging solutions. Support new product launches and packaging changes at pace, ensuring all materials are fit for purpose and production-ready. The Candidate Proven background in procurement or sourcing within packaging, FMCG, or manufacturing. Strong negotiator with the ability to influence and challenge suppliers. Knowledge of packaging materials such as plastics, films, corrugate, paperboard, and labels. Understanding of sustainability standards, recyclability, and packaging legislation. Excellent project management and organisational capability in high-pressure environments. Confident working with data, cost models, and forecasting. Desirable Experience working through seasonal peaks or rapid product turnaround cycles. Exposure to packaging innovation or sustainable material development. Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems.

Responsibilities To operate the store successfully maximising profitability, providing high levels of customer service and developing a strong motivated team of colleagues. To correctly use systems and procedures to control financial aspects of the business associated with achieving set budgets. To comply with the terms of all relevant Health and Safety legislation and our Statement of Corporate Principles, to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working environment. Manage Health and Safety, Food Handling, Hygiene, Security, Emergency Systems and the Sale of Age Restricted Goods, according to relevant law and Company policy. Control the replenishment, merchandising and quality of goods to ensure that statutory standards are achieved. Ensure that all handling of stock or monies is in accordance with policy and procedure. Daily trading operating decisions.

Join Our Team as a Trading Team Manager at Speedy Services in Levenshulme! Are you a natural leader with a passion for coaching, motivating, and developing a team? Speedy Services, the UKs leading hire provider, is looking for a Trading Team Manager to join our dynamic team in Levenshulme click apply for full job details

ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate retail manager to head up the Finisterre team at our fantastic upcoming new Southwold store. Our Store Managers play a vital role in bringing together and energizing our Retail teams. As our Southwold Store Manager, you will be the driving force that galvanises our Southwold-based community, representing the brand and bringing our spirit to life. Your character, passion and ability to inspire your team will be just as crucial as your ability to manage rotas and oversee operations - creating an exceptional retail experience that prioritises customer service and empowers the retail team to excel in their roles. You don't have to be a surfer, but a love of the sea and connection to the outdoors is essential - bringing a deep understanding of the benefits of this lifestyle and a passion to share and encourage it in others. The successful candidate will have a wealth of experience overseeing daily store operations, ensuring that all activities align with our purpose as well as meeting established targets and KPIs. In addition, they will be an experienced leader who can effectively motivate, support and guide staff to feel confident and fulfilled in their roles, ultimately driving sales growth while safeguarding the integrity and image of our brand within the retail marketplace. ABOUT FINISTERRE Born two decades ago from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre creates enduring outdoor wear for an inspired life in and around the ocean. Proudly B Corp certified, we have committed to a deep belief: to make truly exceptional products in a more responsible and transparent way. Whether based at our cliff top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, or in one of our retail locations across the UK, Finisterre is a truly unique brand and career proposition. Our store locations are the beating heart of our community. As Finisterre grows and moves forward, we want to increase our retail footprint; opening more stores where our customers are and continuing to make them exciting places that bring our brand and product narratives to life through our friendly, knowledgeable staff and exceptional customer service. Our retail teams offer amazing opportunities to grow a long term career with purpose led brand. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy Contribute to & implement the Finisterre retail strategy, feeding back any insights from store to improve company performance and customer engagement Take additional responsibility as required, to include covering other stores, acting as a training store, arranging group events, supporting new store launches & projects Implement visual merchandising plans each season utilizing the store team to set up window displays and run marketing campaigns in store, working closely with the Finisterre visual merchandiser at Wheal Kitty Customer Experience Demonstrate, understand and drive best in class Customer service Challenge the team to deliver a blend of brand engagement with an understanding of the commercial opportunity Ensure the team are in line with our Brand positioning and values at all times, being able to communicate these in a natural manner Act on customer feedback, taking appropriate action with all parties Build a loyal customer base and positive relationships throughout the Finisterre community Deliver a smooth customer transaction and be able to educate and guide customers towards purchase by in depth USP knowledge Contribute to service strategy, including management of social media if appropriate Work with the marketing team to deliver successful & engaging store events Commercial Full ownership of the store P&L - ownership of the stores performance, understand and communicate the store targets and future plans with the team. Implement commercial changes in order to drive more sales. Keep up to date with the trading calendar, owning the planning and preparation for any seasonal or promotional launch activity. Communicate with merchandising team making sure we gain the most opportunity through stock. Understand and communicate the overall company strategy and how the retail goals fit into the overall direction Feedback any insights from store to HQ teams to improve company performance and customer engagement Operations Ensure the store is staffed efficiently through effective rotaring reflecting weekly trading patterns Manage stock by liaising with distribution and merchandising departments to maximize sales and minimize discounts and residual stocks Optimise conversion through effective visual merchandising and presentation of the store. Implement visual merchandising plans each season utilizing the store team to set up window displays and run marketing campaigns in store, working closely with the Finisterre visual merchandiser Manage all costs of the store efficiently and communicate any maintenance needs back to retail ops team Manage all aspects of store security in accordance with company policy and procedure including staff, cash, stock, IT & buildings Manage health & safety for the store for day to day running plus any additional events Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and instruct store team to upkeep the general tidiness and cleanliness in store Take additional responsibility as required, to include covering other stores, acting as a training store, arranging group events, supporting new store launches & projects People Be a role model for your store team, motivating, training and developing all staff to be at the top of their ability Communicate company goals to store team as appropriate and attend company events when necessary Take responsibility for team development and actively seek opportunities for improvement through internal and external sources Recruit staff that show a passion towards the brand values of the company reflecting our attitude towards Product/ People/ Environment and showing a good level of commitment Ensure your team is fully versed on product knowledge and continually looking for ways to improve performance - personally, as a team and of the store KPIs Annual sales & contribution targets ATV Stock cover Store running costs v budget Conversion Customer satisfaction WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO FINISTERRE You share our love of the sea and our brand values. You care about our planet and want to share your passion for protecting it with others. You like to lead by example, motivating and supporting others. You are a people person, building positive relationships with both customers and your retail team. You pay attention to detail, take pride in delivering tasks accurately and to a high standard. Proven experience at Store Manager level within a premium fashion brand who share Finisterre's brand ethos Be commercially aware and possess in depth experience of working towards KPIs Competent with Excel, Word and Office Outlook Driven towards retail excellence and motivating towards other members of the team Punctual, responsive and a good communicator Ability to ensure on-going improvement of customer service standards across the company Passion, energy and aspiration in line with Finisterre products, brand and customers A good problem solver Important: The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have to work in the UK. Please note that Finisterre are not licensed to sponsor overseas workers. WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE FROM FINISTERRE We are offering a full time, permanent contract, based at our upcoming new store in Southwold. We'll invest in you with a competitive salary circa £30,000 - £32,000, depending on your skills and experience. But it's not just a job. At Finisterre, we provide an opportunity to grow and develop yourself within at a fast-paced, growing B Corp certified brand with a great culture and an exciting purpose. You'll get the chance to collaborate with a diverse community of people with a shared mission. In return, we take good care of you through a range of initiatives and rewards, including: 25 days holiday per year,plus an allowance ofup to 8 UK bank holidays(pro rata for pat time employees) Additional holidays for length of service Your birthday day off Up to 3 daysof paid volunteering per year - we will support you in giving back to communities and causes A discretionary bonus scheme,based on store performance A pension scheme with Nest 60% product discount for personal and gift use 30% Friends and Family product discount A uniform allowance to help you representthe Finisterre brand with confidence and authenticity on the shop floor Enhanced Family Leave policies to support you in growing your family Life assurance with access to an onlinewellbeing platform which includes, an employee assistance program, virtual GP appointments, digital gym, and a range of perks Access to a range of wellbeing resources, including counselling services, cycle to work, eye tests, and wellbeing activities Regular team social and training days Various discounts from our B Corp community Access our online Learning Library and company-wide training sessionsdelivered by both internal and external trainers to support you in your ongoing development. . click apply for full job details

About Marex Marex Group plc is a diversified global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. It listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market in April 2024. With more than 35 offices in Europe, US and APAC, it has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology led service provides access to all major exchanges, order flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award winning data, insights and analytics. For more information visit Role Summary Marex Solutions is a division of Marex providing investment banking solutions with a fintech mindset. We aim to become the world's leading manufacturer of cross asset, customised derivatives. Supporting the Solutions COO team to manage the solutions business, you will play a key role in building the operational infrastructure to support the rapid growth of this business, as well as helping to define and deliver the strategy for the Solutions business. As a liaison between the Solutions Business and Control and Support functions of the wider group, you will be a key contact and the go to person for both divisions. Working alongside COO and Sales/Trading functions in delivering projects related to the initial creation, processing, and automation of the solutions product offering, enabling the business to keep growing sustainably and integrating expansion opportunities when they arise. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in Structured Products and Business Management. As a central player in the business, you will be responsible for the following: Delivering new Sales Business initiatives inclusive of building out new products or business lines. Managing daily adhoc requests from Sales to assist with day to day and wider business process enhancements Supporting and driving change for the Marex Solutions Sales team by reviewing existing process and identifying enhancements via automation and use of technology Facing off to multiple FO and Support and Control stakeholders to drive business initiatives within a controlled sustainable framework We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with strong front to back understanding of structured products and OTC derivatives. Used to optimising and driving automation. you'll be required to think outside of the box and always try to have a solution for any problem you encounter Responsibilities The role will support the Solutions COO team with the following: The delivery of both strategic and tactical projects that are critical for the Solutions business including: Being responsible for establishing project plans, identifying scope, ensuring successful execution of project plan and rolling out new projects end to end Generating ideas on how to improve the management of new business initiatives Effective communication with key stakeholders Creating, reviewing and improving existing MI and KPIs to effectively monitor and steer the business Assisting with management of Solutions costs and creating transparency around costs and budgets and driving efficiencies, cost reductions and proactively trying to rationalise costs where possible Ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes and procedures and identifying ways to improve them across onboarding, credit, change management and governance. Co operate closely with support teams and the business to complete tasks and projects on schedule and clearly communicate progress Promote innovation and work on idea generation Supporting the assessment of existing platforms and delivering the IT strategy for the Marex Solutions team. Support regulatory Sales initiatives/projects with subject matter experts, together with Legal and Compliance Ensuring Sales business is conducted in accordance with local and general regulatory rules Ensure that Sales Conflict Management and trainings are up to date Draft Sales MI for technical review and analysis to further manage business performance Ensure clear communication to manager and respective team Skills and Experience Problem solving skills Very Strong Excel, VBA, or Python skills as well as MS Office skills A meticulous eye for detail The ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy environment. 3+ years' experience across Structured Notes and/or over the counter/exchange traded derivatives Any recognisable investment/Finance accreditation would be preferable Project management Relationship Management experience Competencies Excellent verbal and written communication skills A collaborative team player, approachable, self efficient and influences a positive work environment Demonstrates curiosity Resilient in a challenging, fast paced environment Excels at building relationships, networking Ability to work independently to drive projects Conduct Rules You must: Act with integrity Act with due skill, care and diligence Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly Observe proper standard of market conduct Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers Company Values Acting as a role model for the values of the Company: Respect - Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly. Integrity - Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do - our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves. Collaborative - We work in teams - open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do. Developing our People - Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to "grow our own" and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers. Adaptable and Nimble - Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client's various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction. Marex is fully committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company. profiles outside of this range will also be considered

CLS helps clients navigate the changing FX marketplace - reducing risk and creating efficiencies. Our extensive network and deep market intelligence enable CLS specialists to lead the development of standardized solutions to real market problems. Our innovative, forward-looking products make the trading process faster, easier, safer and more cost-effective - empowering our clients' success. Functional title Senior Project Manager Location London Permanent Report to Department Technology Change and Transformation No. of direct reports 0 Job purpose The Senior Project Manager ensures that the project delivers the agreed business benefits on time, to budget, to the required quality standard, all within the CLS Project Governance framework. The Senior Project Manager will work on the Galileo Program which is a multi-year program to modernise the CLS Settlement estate. The PM will be: Responsible and accountable for the project management of the Application Development and Testing delivery streams within the Galileo Program Responsible for developing, in conjunction with the Program Manager, a definition of the project(s) and ensures the project is effectively resourced and manages the relationships with a wide range of groups. Responsible for managing the work of a large third party vendor, allocating and utilising internal resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a co-operative, motivated and successful team. Responsible and accountable for the delivery of several projects which report into the overall Galileo Program. Responsible for detailed project reporting and governance adherence Essential Function / major duties and responsibilities of the job Strategic Defines plans through a rigorous and highly interactive process partnering with internal and external stakeholders, managing resources and environments. Agrees and formalizes plans, conducts or co-ordinates required business analysis where necessary. Presents plans and business cases and gains their sign off from sponsors and other stakeholders. Relationship management; develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external. Create project business case for all projects and ensure the benefits are measurable and agreed by all stakeholders. Responsible for demonstrating that stated benefits have been realised once the project has been delivered. Operational Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project, scope and budget Manage and maintain interlock of projects with other project managers Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Effectively apply, support and champion the CLS Governance methodology and enforce project standards Best in class RAID management throughout the lifecycle of projects Review deliverables prepared by the project team before company-wide review Identify all project resources and where necessary work with the ePMO to secure project support resources Identify and lead the virtual project team Manage, mitigate and report project risks and issues Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately Detailed project planning and control including: Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan. Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan. Recording and managing project risks & issues and escalating where necessary. Resolving cross-functional issues at project level. Managing project scope and change control. Monitoring project progress and performance from a benefit realisation, time, cost and quality perspective. Liaison with, and updates progress to, project board and senior management Leadership Coach and mentor junior members of staff Display complete ownership for projects leading by example Capable of managing a project team effectively through matrix management. Need to be able to get the best out of a team of people who are not direct reports. Experienced at managing stakeholders ensuring strong communication and governance is in place. Influence and manage the project teams (internal and external) to deliver to the required constraints of time, budget and quality. Experience / essential and desired for successful job performance Significant practical experience of leading and managing complete projects within a program of work Significant experience working with a third party to deliver against a fixed price contract. Strong commercial acumen and experience. Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the difference between the objectives of internal and external parties. Expert at navigating the detailed governance requirements of a highly regulated organisation. First class RAID management Highly experienced delivering in a Three Lines of Defence model having daily interaction with the Second Line. Extensive hands-on experience of delivering complex IT change projects in a critical business Have responsibility of delivering change projects with personal accountability for budgets in excess of £1m Excellent communication skills with practical experience of supporting technical teams to formulate and articulate business benefits through the construction of business cases Demonstrable experience of quantifying the effort required to deliver a solution whilst articulating any implications of any proposed solution on the wider business and existing systems Experienced in creating well-structured and good quality project documentation with excellent skills in the use of the MS Office suite of tools and MS Project Experience of using Microsoft Project Server or similar, to produce and maintain high quality project plans Strong personal work ethic Motivated delivery focused individual Excellent interpersonal skills Proven ability managing projects in complex environment and a strong ability to solve problems through influence and negotiation. Qualifications / certifications Formal training or certification in Project Management Certification (MSP/PRINCE2/PMI/APM/SIX SIGMA) Success factors / 'How'. Personal characteristics contributing to an individual's ability to excel in the position Proactive Leader - Strong management skills which make you effective at leading a project team, negotiating with Senior Managers, stakeholders and external suppliers and contractors. You should be able to positively influence all stakeholders to ensure a cost-effective quality deliverable whilst ensuring effective time management to get the job done. Strong communicator - Be able to demonstrate several years of experience of communicating clearly at all levels within a business and with senior sponsors and internal and external stakeholders. Be well experienced in both the "Art" as well as the "Science" of project management to ensure that CLS obtains the maximum value for its investment. Delivery of Business Benefits - A comprehensive understanding and demonstrable experience in ensuring that all projects deliver quantified business benefits. Excellent Problem-solving skills - Demonstrable competencies in solving problems. Always challenging 'facts' in order to find the best plan to deliver the project. Where and when necessary, elevate early and appropriately to management prior to avoid issues and deviations to plan. Consultative relationship management - Gets to the heart of the issues with a presence and gravitas and clarity of presentation across all forms of communication. Strong People Management Skills - Able to bring the best out of people and a team through leading by example and by coaching and mentoring staff members and developing personalised self-development plans.

About The Role Purpose This is a junior to mid-level role supporting the Portfolio Management team at Seven Investment Management. There is a focus on helping to manage data and build processes to improve the quality and scalability of the team's investment process, including implementation across the firm's funds and models. The new hire will also be contributing to the development of tools to assist in manager selection, drawing from their own market knowledge. Although some level of programming experience is beneficial, more so is an enthusiasm to apply and learn new skills relating to quantitative approaches to portfolio management. The role offers a great stepping stone into a more quantitatively oriented role within the investment management space. Responsibilities Support team members in developing tools to help guide instrument selection and portfolio construction within 7IM's multi-asset investment process. Support trading activities within the firm's multi asset funds. Manage the team's data creation and storage, ensuring all target position data are uploaded in a timely fashion and integrity is maintained to the highest standards. Support the creation of model portfolios by supplying data to the PMs on a variety of asset risk and static data. Support the portfolio management team in the execution of fund trades. Support the Strategy and Portfolio Management teams with ad hoc requests in support of research projects. Subscribe to 7IM's VPVPs other Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and SMCR requirements. About You Knowledge An interest in investment management, including manager selection within the active manager space. Keen to develop an understanding of investment portfolio theory, portfolio construction and risk techniques in a multi-asset context. An understanding of factor risk models will be an advantage, including the ability or willingness to learn how to build models from scratch. Experience of working with a trading system, such as Bloomberg AIM, would be advantageous. Qualifications Masters, or strong undergraduate degree in a subject with quantitative content is preferred. Preferably gained, or working towards gaining, the CFA or other recognised industry qualifications. Skills Capability to learn to use judgement and formulate investment actions. Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the changing needs as appropriate. Be able to understand, interpret and replicate financial academic literature. An enquiring and curious mind willing to learn new skills and adapt to new tasks. Comfortable in working with large amounts of data, including querying and uploading data (preferably using a tool such as SQL). Some experience in a programming language such as Python, either through studies or work, is preferred. Experience in using VBA preferable. Experience working within a role supporting trading activity preferable. This role is captured under the certification regime.

We're proud of the work our Warrington Trading Standards team. Our aim is always to protect consumers, support businesses, and ensure fairness across our borough. We have considerable experience of both Magistrates and Crown Court proceedings and, where necessary, take a robust approach to tackling rogue traders. Currently, our focus includes rogue trader investigations and Lettings Agents compliance. Alongside this, we've been fortunate to receive DHSC funding for a Tobacco and Vapes trainee, which has boosted our capacity to undertake this important work. The Investigations and Enforcement Team is wide-ranging, incorporating Trading Standards, Financial Investigation and Intelligence, Licensing Enforcement (including animal feed, animal health, and animal licensing), Licensing Enforcement (Alcohol, Taxis, Street Trading, and Gambling), as well as Planning Enforcement and Environmental Crime. We work closely with Community Safety, Environmental Health and Protection, the Licensing Team, and Housing Standards, all of whom fall within the wider Public Protection and Prevention Service. Together, we aim to identify innovative and efficient ways of working to maximise our resources and deliver the best outcomes for Warrington. The role We're looking for a hard-working officer who can work both independently and as part of our dedicated team, contributing to our aims of protecting consumers and supporting businesses. This full-time vacancy has arisen as we say a heartfelt thank you and goodbye to a long-standing and dedicated officer who has given over 17 years of service to Warrington and over 20 years service to the Trading Standards profession. It's an opportunity to step into a role with real purpose with a supportive team and managers. What's needed? Check the person specification and ensure you can meet ALL the essential criteria for the grade 6 or 7 or 8 (Grade 9 is not available for this enforcement officers post). Endeavour to evidence all the essential criteria and as many of the desirable criteria as possible in your application in order to increase the likelihood of an interview. Please note we do not accept or read c.v.'s. As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get: 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata) Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme Key Dates & Further Information For an informal chat please email and either Linda Smallthwaite Investigations and Enforcement Manager or Geraldine Marchment Principal Trading Standards Officer will contact you. Interviews will be in the early new year. In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT

Working hours:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration:Permanent Location:Brighton Job Ref:203590 About the role Ansvar, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Underwriting Team Leader to join our Brighton office. To work with the Bespoke Team Underwriting Manager to deliver the business plan in relation to schemes, providing high level decisions and advice to enable the delivery of UW strategy, quality and performance whilst managing the day-to-day activities and performance of the Schemes team. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Manage the team to deliver on team and individual objectives, ensuring sustainable profitable growth and retention of business in accordance with Underwriting strategy and in line with Ansvar Business Plan Work collaboratively across the business to support the acquisition and implementation of new schemes, and oversee the administration of existing schemes. Alongside the Bespoke Team Underwriting Manager, management of relationships to support the implementation, growth and profitability of potential and existing schemes, including broker visits. Contribute to the monitoring and reviewing of systems and processes and support the implementation of initiatives to improve team capability and performance. Plan, prioritise and manage individual and team workflow effectively to deliver outstanding service Set and monitor individual and team targets on an annual, weekly and daily basis to maximise team performance and meet objectives Manage team performance in line with Underwriting capability framework, supporting team members to identify and address development needs and ensuring appropriate stretch. Own caseload of underwriting work to undertaken, which may fluctuate with team requirements Act as referral point for the team providing coaching, training in an appropriate time frame Conduct audits and provide feedback, coaching and training as appropriate Deal effectively with escalations within the team working with other underwriting teams where relevant Ensure that appropriate risk management frameworks are embedded within the team Identify and resolve all escalated customer complaints in line with regulatory/company guidelines Provide managerial support by acting flexibly across the areas of the business providing customer support What you'll need to have Commercial underwriting experience, with significant trading and negotiation experience Experience of effective stakeholder management within a commercial environment Experience of analysing data and MI reporting Confident and influential communicator with the ability to negotiate at all levels both internally and externally What makes you stand out Minimum Dip CII qualified or working towards within an agreed timeframe Experience of managing a successful underwriting/customer service team within an Insurance/Financial services Previous experience working within a commercial scheme environment What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it Hybrid working Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year Employee Assistance Programme Full study support to gain professional qualifications Access to virtual GP Enhanced maternity and paternity pay About us Ansvar specialise in insurance to the third sector. We cover thousands of risks in the UK, and unlike other insurers, our products are specifically designed for the niches we insure. Driven by our values of empathy, professionalism and trust, we hold a genuine desire to positively impact the communities we help protect. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade , having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26

Overview Location: London Other locations: Primary Location Only Date: 7 Oct 2025 Requisition ID: At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Senior Manager - Data Engineering - Databricks Architect London/ Edinburgh The opportunity The EY Financial Services AI & Data team is continuing to grow and develop unique advisory propositions aligned to market needs and demand. We are currently looking for an exceptional Senior Manager to lead on developing our Data Engineering Capability with an initial focus on Databricks. This is a senior architecture role and will require an individual with an exceptional track record of delivering data transformation programs in the Financial Services sector. The AI & Data practice works collaboratively with our clients to enhance their ability to solve complex business problems by exploiting data and analytics strategies and solutions. We provide expertise and delivery in three core areas which all work closely together: Data Architecture & Engineering - Focusing on next generation data solution architecture design and implementation Data Management & Strategy - Supporting our clients with Data Strategy, Data Governance Data and Analytics Target Operating Model Design and wider Data Office and CDO support functions Data Science and Information Analysis - Working with our clients to design build and integrate Machine Learning and AI solutions into their core business platforms and processes to drive greater insight and increased process efficiency and automation. We also help them design and implement modern data visualisation and reporting solutions Your key responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architecture solutions using Databricks on Azure. Architect and optimize data pipelines for structured and unstructured financial data, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance. Demonstrate prior experience in standing up and operationalizing Databricks platforms, including workspace setup, cluster configuration, and CI/CD integration. Lead and execute large-scale lift-and-shift data migrations from legacy platforms to Databricks, ensuring minimal disruption and high data fidelity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with financial regulations (e.g., GDPR, Basel III, MiFID II). Drive adoption of Delta Lake, Apache Spark, and MLflow for advanced analytics and machine learning use cases. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to data engineers and analysts across financial domains such as risk, trading, and compliance. Establish best practices for data governance, lineage, and metadata management within the Databricks environment. Translate business needs into robust data products that support real-time decision-making and predictive modeling. Lead performance tuning, cost optimization, and security hardening of Databricks on Azure. To qualify for the role, you must have A track record of delivering large Databricks data transformations & appropriate Databricks industry certifications A deep understanding of Financial Services to develop the right AI, Data and Analytics solutions to meet their needs Experience of building high performing teams and exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills Deep understanding of the emerging technology trends including adoption of cloud-based technologies and advance data technologies with a clear perspective on where the market is going. Ability to successfully deliver across multiple engagements, exceed client expectations, manage commercial aspects and manage quality and risk Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage large cross functional projects Intellectual strength / flexibility to rapidly understand complex problems and rationalise these into workable solutions which can then be delivered Exceptional storytelling, communication, presentation, business writing and professional skills, including being able to liaise with both technical and business contacts at our clients. Previous consulting experience will be greatly valued A university degree, 2:1 (or equivalent) or above is usually preferred, however we would be open to outstanding candidates who may have followed an alternative academic path. What we look for We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about AI, Data and Analytics and want to assist clients to become truly data driven organisations. If you think you can meet the challenges of a focused consulting organisation, understand how to grow and lead in a large practice and work in the most complex of sectors our AI & Data team is looking forward to hearing from you. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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Job Title Execution Trader Location London Reporting Line COO Our Vision Marble Bar Asset Management (MBAM) seeks to partner with entrepreneurial, passionate and driven investment teams who aspire to build best in class firms. Access to capital, institutional infrastructure, advanced front office and risk analytics technology combined with a wealth of business and investment experience empowers portfolio manager entrepreneurs to focus on driving their strategic visions, and delivering superior performance. Our Story MBAM's business is built on the foundations that talent development, embracing technology and a relentless pursuit of excellent and continuous learning are sources of competitive advantage. Our DNA is rooted in a commitment to empower and enable exceptional investment talent. MBAM has powered the success of entrepreneurial portfolio managers since 2016, making available its trading and behavioural analytics software to Partner Firms in order to both strengthen existing partnerships and nurture newer talent via our incubator. Throughout our hiring process, we embrace a technology-led approach to identify, develop and support investment talent we feel we can with our deep investment knowledge and proprietary tools. We look for growth-minded individuals to join a culture of collaboration and learning, which in turn enhances individual talent and performance. Our Team The Centralised Execution Desk is highly engaged with several portfolio managers and various funds on the MBAM platform and provides real-time information as well as understanding and executing on their objectives. Your Role We are looking for an Execution Trader to join the Centralised Execution Desk to provide support at an established asset management firm with a long track record of running hedge funds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a vital function within the hedge fund industry. Your Key Areas of Impact Handle trade execution across multiple asset classes; mainly focused on equity transactions Interact with portfolio managers, brokers, compliance, risk and operations teams Adherence to, and monitoring of, best execution and to comply with Marble Bar's compliance policies and procedures, Code of Ethics, and the FCA's Conduct Rules Calculating order requirements for several strategies and understanding how to execute efficiently Foster and enhance relationships with our counterparties and portfolio managers What We Are Looking For Even if you don't have every skillset/experience listed out below, you may be a great candidate for this position. So if you think you could build your knowledge and develop in this role, then we would like to hear from you. 3+ years' experience in a trading/execution role Excellent attention to detail and a proactive nature Good understanding of corporate actions and equity market structure Good knowledge of equity strategies, merger arb and derivatives An ability to question, challenge and improve process Reliable team member with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Coding and analytics experience is preferable The role is situated in London and there is an expectation to be in the office 5 days per week. The role will require working US hours as necessary.

Responsibilities Thought Leadership: Produce content on commodity fundamentals for client communications, including quarterly letters, white papers, academic papers, blog posts, and webinars. Provide thought leadership by translating complex data into actionable intelligence. Business Growth: Engage in front-facing roles within sales, marketing, and client service. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, delivering timely market insights. Research: Conduct fundamental research across commodities, building a comprehensive research pipeline. Develop and refine innovative short-, medium-, and long-term commodity trading strategies using both quantitative and fundamental analysis. Collaborate with portfolio managers to enhance trading strategies and deliver actionable insights. Portfolio Monitoring and Management: Assist in portfolio, trading, and account management. Actively engage with portfolio managers to ensure continuous information flow. Monitor global financial markets, economic indicators, news, and geopolitical events to identify trading opportunities and assess risks. Qualifications Must have experience in a cross-commodity sales or research role, with demonstrated ability to create sales narrative, and conduct and deliver research. Proficient in applying insights from commodity academic literature and understanding market fundamentals. Experience in a high-level programming language, ideally R or Python. Strong analytical skills with practical expertise in applied statistics. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Ability to manage multiple research projects independently and collaboratively. Strong work ethic, curiosity, attention to detail, and a hands-on approach. Keen interest or experience in financial markets with a meticulous, analytical approach to problem-solving. Experience using AI tools like ChatGPT or other language models to enhance research and strategy development is advantageous. Experience in systematic trading is advantageous. Personal Attributes Proactive, driven attitude for owning research from idea generation to implementation. Intellectually robust with a positive, analytical approach to problem-solving. Self-organized and capable of managing time across multiple projects with competing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with quantitative researchers, traders, and senior business leaders. Confident communicator who can articulate points clearly and handle differing viewpoints constructively. About Neuberger Berman Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. We manage diverse strategies-including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate, and hedge funds-for a global clientele. With offices in 35 countries and a team of 2,345 professionals, Neuberger Berman has consistently been recognized as a top workplace in the Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey. In 2020, we received an A+ rating in every category of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) report. As of October 31, 2024, we manage $500 billion in client assets. For more information, visit . About The Neuberger Berman Commodity Investment Team Established in 2008, our team is committed to delivering innovative long-biased active broad-based commodity investing. Based in New York and London, we employ an academic approach to systematic commodity investing across a diversified spectrum of investment channels. We offer a dynamic environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth, with mentorship opportunities and a clear path for career advancement. Our collaborative culture values out-of-the-box thinking and supports your development into a leader in the commodity investment space. Working With Us Join the NB Commodity Investment Team, where a performance-driven, meritocratic culture thrives. Our team maintains a small-company, no-attitude feel, supported by a flat, open, and transparent structure. We foster collaboration and engagement with the broader Neuberger Berman research community and renowned industry contributors. This environment offers ample opportunities for personal growth and a significant impact on our work. Neuberger Berman is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact . Learn about the Applicant Privacy Notice. Founded in 1939, Neuberger Berman is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. From offices in 39 cities worldwide, the firm manages $538 billion in client assets (as of June 30, 2025) across a range of strategies-including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity and hedge funds-on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. Tenured, stable and long-term in focus, the firm has built a diverse team-including 760-plus investment professionals and more than 2,800 employees in total-united in their commitment to delivering client outcomes and investment excellence. 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About the role: Identify and validate opportunities to expand Dyson's beauty portfolio, from market sizing and trends to competitor analysis. Develop launch and activation plans for new beauty categories-collaborating with local and global teams to tailor for GB&I. Manage forecasting, demand planning, and performance tracking for all new category entries. Drive cross functional execution, ensuring that new innovations reach professional and end users effectively. Develop and execute the B2B product marketing strategy for beauty, targeting salons, stylists, and professional partners. Lead the planning and delivery of professional trade events (e.g. Salon International, Haircon): set objectives, manage budgets, oversee activations, and measure outcomes. Own business forecasting and trading plans collaborating with Global, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain. Monitor results against KPIs and prepare clear performance reviews with actionable recommendations. Identify risks and opportunities, proposing corrective actions as needed. Plan and deliver impactful appearances at industry events, blending commercial goals with experiential activations. Engage industry leaders, ambassadors, and partners to create standout Dyson experiences and demonstrations. Capture event learnings to optimise future strategy. About you: Proven experience in launching new innovation or categories to the market within the beauty, professional, or consumer goods sectors. Experience working with B2B channels, preferably with salons, distributors, or other professional environments. Track record of leading product launches, including innovation and go to market execution. Strong commercial skills with experience owning forecasting, P&L, business cases, and performance analysis. Demonstrated success activating brands at major industry events or trade shows. Strategic thinking: Able to develop long term category plans and translate insights into action. Project management: Skilled at leading cross functional teams and managing complex launch timelines. Analytical capability: Confident using data to drive decisions-forecasting, sales, market trends. Relationship building: Excellent communication and stakeholder management, particularly with B2B partners and professional users. Creativity: Generates fresh go to market ideas and compelling, on brand activation strategies. Presentation skills: Clear, persuasive communication for both internal and external audiences. Adaptability: Thrives under change, quickly adjusts plans in a fast moving category. Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.