Join Our Team as a Category Manager! Location : Uxbridge (office-based) Reports to: Category Controller Are you a storyteller with a commercial edge? Do you thrive on turning data into opportunities? Are you ready to influence some of the biggest retailers in the UK? At Pilgrim's Europe, we're on a mission to drive category growth, shape shopper behaviour, and create long-term wins for our customers - click apply for full job details
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Join Our Team as a Category Manager! Location : Uxbridge (office-based) Reports to: Category Controller Are you a storyteller with a commercial edge? Do you thrive on turning data into opportunities? Are you ready to influence some of the biggest retailers in the UK? At Pilgrim's Europe, we're on a mission to drive category growth, shape shopper behaviour, and create long-term wins for our customers - click apply for full job details
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has become available to be part of our fast-growing team and to be a key part of the Operations function. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to join a growing global integrated marketing advisory and will provide an ambitious individual with valuable experience for progression and development. The Company mediasense is a global, independent advisor that brings the clarity, connection and confidence modern marketers need to fuel growth. We help marketers eliminate waste and maximize the impact of their most significant investments at scale. Our ambition is to define and own an entirely new category - recognized as the world's most trusted, independent and impactful marketing advisor. We do this by elevating how clients operate, how agencies deliver, how platforms perform, and how all parts of the ecosystem connect. Because progress doesn't happen in isolation, it takes alignment, intelligence, and trust. That's what we enable. That's what we stand for. That's Unified Marketing Intelligence. mediasense is designed around how we help marketers optimize and transform through best in class structure and governance (Organization), partners and platforms (Ecosystem), governance and controls (Assurance), and measurement and effectiveness (Science). We have the proven ability to effectively support large, complex organizations and deliver multiple projects simultaneously. As evidenced through our strong track record with clients, we pride ourselves on the consistent high quality of service delivery and the ability to accelerate transformation and growth. mediasense and has over 200 employees across London, New York, Singapore and New Delhi. For more information, visit The Role This role is for a Legal Manager, based in London. This role will report into the Director, Commercial Operations. The business is in the process of acquiring service businesses globally which include key markets like US, China, India, UK and the role, and requires ongoing contract negotiation as well as legal expertise related to integrating the businesses. The role is expected to support in the provision of timely, outcome focused and commercially astute legal advice with a focus on contracts, company, intellectual property and procurement. The role itself will involve a range of activities including: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to, customer contracts, vendor agreements, partnership agreements. Advising generally upon a range of non contentious contract, commercial and procurement related issues, including NDAs, contract amendment letters, contract novation, MSAs, DPAs, Change notes, and all contractual legal documentation Provide legal guidance and support to various business departments on day to day operations and strategic initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable laws (e.g. UK, US, India, China, etc.), regulations, and industry standards, including data protection, intellectual property, and consumer protection laws. Conduct legal research and analysis to stay abreast of relevant legal developments and provide proactive advice to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities. Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and business objectives. Identifying legal risks within the company and advising on appropriate ways to manage and mitigate such risks. Support corporate governance matters, including ESG related legal compliance, board meetings, regulatory filings, and corporate restructuring initiatives. You will assist and support the Commercial Operations team with: Developing and embedding a proactive and responsive working approach across the business, so you will need the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders. Updating/upkeeping effectively completed legal agreements/advice and legal precedents. You will also work collaboratively with the wider Finance and Support functions to develop and maintain a strong support function to the business, key stakeholders, and its customers. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following: You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with a proven track record of drafting and advising on commercial contracts and procurement. Ideally you will have experience in an in house environment. Strong technical skills and attention to detail particularly in contractual matters is essential. You will be a team player who works collaboratively with a positive and proactive approach which is outcomes focused. You will need to have a can do attitude as well as a willingness to work flexibly not only with your subject matter, but also working with colleagues of differing skills and experience. Experience working with or in a media or digital business would be a plus. You must be approachable and be able to present your legal advice in a plain and concise manner. What We Offer 28 days holiday per year, up to a maximum of 32 days Work from any location in the world up to 4 weeks per year 10 days Annual Leave Purchase per year Day off for your birthday Company bonus scheme Pension Employee Assistance programme Group Life insurance Annual season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Eye test & contribution towards glasses for VDU
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has become available to be part of our fast-growing team and to be a key part of the Operations function. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to join a growing global integrated marketing advisory and will provide an ambitious individual with valuable experience for progression and development. The Company mediasense is a global, independent advisor that brings the clarity, connection and confidence modern marketers need to fuel growth. We help marketers eliminate waste and maximize the impact of their most significant investments at scale. Our ambition is to define and own an entirely new category - recognized as the world's most trusted, independent and impactful marketing advisor. We do this by elevating how clients operate, how agencies deliver, how platforms perform, and how all parts of the ecosystem connect. Because progress doesn't happen in isolation, it takes alignment, intelligence, and trust. That's what we enable. That's what we stand for. That's Unified Marketing Intelligence. mediasense is designed around how we help marketers optimize and transform through best in class structure and governance (Organization), partners and platforms (Ecosystem), governance and controls (Assurance), and measurement and effectiveness (Science). We have the proven ability to effectively support large, complex organizations and deliver multiple projects simultaneously. As evidenced through our strong track record with clients, we pride ourselves on the consistent high quality of service delivery and the ability to accelerate transformation and growth. mediasense and has over 200 employees across London, New York, Singapore and New Delhi. For more information, visit The Role This role is for a Legal Manager, based in London. This role will report into the Director, Commercial Operations. The business is in the process of acquiring service businesses globally which include key markets like US, China, India, UK and the role, and requires ongoing contract negotiation as well as legal expertise related to integrating the businesses. The role is expected to support in the provision of timely, outcome focused and commercially astute legal advice with a focus on contracts, company, intellectual property and procurement. The role itself will involve a range of activities including: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including but not limited to, customer contracts, vendor agreements, partnership agreements. Advising generally upon a range of non contentious contract, commercial and procurement related issues, including NDAs, contract amendment letters, contract novation, MSAs, DPAs, Change notes, and all contractual legal documentation Provide legal guidance and support to various business departments on day to day operations and strategic initiatives. Ensure compliance with applicable laws (e.g. UK, US, India, China, etc.), regulations, and industry standards, including data protection, intellectual property, and consumer protection laws. Conduct legal research and analysis to stay abreast of relevant legal developments and provide proactive advice to mitigate risks and capitalise on opportunities. Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and business objectives. Identifying legal risks within the company and advising on appropriate ways to manage and mitigate such risks. Support corporate governance matters, including ESG related legal compliance, board meetings, regulatory filings, and corporate restructuring initiatives. You will assist and support the Commercial Operations team with: Developing and embedding a proactive and responsive working approach across the business, so you will need the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders. Updating/upkeeping effectively completed legal agreements/advice and legal precedents. You will also work collaboratively with the wider Finance and Support functions to develop and maintain a strong support function to the business, key stakeholders, and its customers. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have the following: You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with a proven track record of drafting and advising on commercial contracts and procurement. Ideally you will have experience in an in house environment. Strong technical skills and attention to detail particularly in contractual matters is essential. You will be a team player who works collaboratively with a positive and proactive approach which is outcomes focused. You will need to have a can do attitude as well as a willingness to work flexibly not only with your subject matter, but also working with colleagues of differing skills and experience. Experience working with or in a media or digital business would be a plus. You must be approachable and be able to present your legal advice in a plain and concise manner. What We Offer 28 days holiday per year, up to a maximum of 32 days Work from any location in the world up to 4 weeks per year 10 days Annual Leave Purchase per year Day off for your birthday Company bonus scheme Pension Employee Assistance programme Group Life insurance Annual season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Eye test & contribution towards glasses for VDU
Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 19 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect. The role The Senior Digital Designer leads the Digital Design Team and owns the global online visual identity for the Molton Brown brand. This role is responsible for delivering best-in-class creative across all digital touchpoints, including the Molton Brown websites, third-party retailer assets, email communications, digital marketing materials, and social content. A key focus of the role is to set the Digital Design Team up for success by working collaboratively and cross-functionally with stakeholders across Creative, Digital, and wider business partners. What you will do Driving engagement and conversion across digital channels by developing assets tailored to suit display and affiliate banners, social media cover images, posts, stories, email and website content. The creative elements should align with our predefined templates, exude an aspirational quality, and authentically represent our brand. Create pixel perfect and engaging assets for our global website: homepage designs for campaign, promotional launches, website sign-posting, traffic drivers, landing pages and editorial pages. Proactively leading website design improvements as well as executing improvements lead by insights from the digital team. Demonstrating excellent team management by leading the Global Digital Design team in their professional and personal development so they feel motivated and supported in their careers. This includes but does not limit to, education and training on systems and design, clear objectives that challenge and support on the day to day so the team are able to deliver on time to brand standards. Acting as brand guardian and protecting the use of the Molton Brown name, logo, marks, visual identity and key equities across all digital platforms globally. Managing the workflow of all digital design briefs coming to the team so they are delivered in time and to a high standard. Identifying and driving process improvements with Senior Manager, Creative Operations across the global digital design process. What you will need BA Honors Degree in Graphic Design or other relevant qualifications. To be an expert in Adobe Creative Suite expert (Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Premiere Pro and AfterEffects) and comfortable using Excel and Powerpoint. Knowledge of Figma would be an advantage. The ability to manage a heavy workload with constantly changing priorities, taking projects from concept to realisation. Minimum 6 years experience in a digital design role within luxury retail, ideally within the beauty category. Have a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates a sound knowledge of digital design and best practice and what it takes to deliver a luxury brand experience online. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence and ability to present creative concepts at all levels of the business. Must be detail focused, organized and dedicated to delivering work according to schedule and expectations. Experience of team management, this position has 2 direct reports Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect. How we work Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers. Hiring Process Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. Want to learn more If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 19 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect. The role The Senior Digital Designer leads the Digital Design Team and owns the global online visual identity for the Molton Brown brand. This role is responsible for delivering best-in-class creative across all digital touchpoints, including the Molton Brown websites, third-party retailer assets, email communications, digital marketing materials, and social content. A key focus of the role is to set the Digital Design Team up for success by working collaboratively and cross-functionally with stakeholders across Creative, Digital, and wider business partners. What you will do Driving engagement and conversion across digital channels by developing assets tailored to suit display and affiliate banners, social media cover images, posts, stories, email and website content. The creative elements should align with our predefined templates, exude an aspirational quality, and authentically represent our brand. Create pixel perfect and engaging assets for our global website: homepage designs for campaign, promotional launches, website sign-posting, traffic drivers, landing pages and editorial pages. Proactively leading website design improvements as well as executing improvements lead by insights from the digital team. Demonstrating excellent team management by leading the Global Digital Design team in their professional and personal development so they feel motivated and supported in their careers. This includes but does not limit to, education and training on systems and design, clear objectives that challenge and support on the day to day so the team are able to deliver on time to brand standards. Acting as brand guardian and protecting the use of the Molton Brown name, logo, marks, visual identity and key equities across all digital platforms globally. Managing the workflow of all digital design briefs coming to the team so they are delivered in time and to a high standard. Identifying and driving process improvements with Senior Manager, Creative Operations across the global digital design process. What you will need BA Honors Degree in Graphic Design or other relevant qualifications. To be an expert in Adobe Creative Suite expert (Photoshop, Illustrator, inDesign, Premiere Pro and AfterEffects) and comfortable using Excel and Powerpoint. Knowledge of Figma would be an advantage. The ability to manage a heavy workload with constantly changing priorities, taking projects from concept to realisation. Minimum 6 years experience in a digital design role within luxury retail, ideally within the beauty category. Have a strong portfolio of work that demonstrates a sound knowledge of digital design and best practice and what it takes to deliver a luxury brand experience online. Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence and ability to present creative concepts at all levels of the business. Must be detail focused, organized and dedicated to delivering work according to schedule and expectations. Experience of team management, this position has 2 direct reports Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect. How we work Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers. Hiring Process Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. Want to learn more If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit
A not-for-profit care organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the Property category. This role focuses on strategic sourcing and supplier management to deliver value-driven procurement solutions. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in Category Management, tendering, and contract negotiations, along with strong analytical skills. Offering a competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits, this is an opportunity to work in a purpose-driven environment with professional development prospects.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
A not-for-profit care organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the Property category. This role focuses on strategic sourcing and supplier management to deliver value-driven procurement solutions. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in Category Management, tendering, and contract negotiations, along with strong analytical skills. Offering a competitive salary of £60,000 plus benefits, this is an opportunity to work in a purpose-driven environment with professional development prospects.
Mller UK & Irelandis wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Mller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions click apply for full job details
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Mller UK & Irelandis wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Mller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Mller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions click apply for full job details
Launch Your Career with Our 2026 Graduate Programme! Are you brimming with ambition and ready to make your mark in the professional world? Look no further! Our UK Graduate Programme is designed to catapult you into a thriving career, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and success. Join Amentum in September 2026 and help us create a secure and vibrant future. About the Opportunity Amentum is currently recruiting for a Graduate Civil and Structural Engineer to join our Energy business, which is entering an exciting phase of opportunity: supporting a key client's UK nuclear fleet through a business transformation; supporting new small and advanced modular reactor developers. Our work is varied, covering nuclear projects (Licensing, New Build, Generation, Life Extension, and Defueling), Renewable Energy projects and high energy industrial projects, such as data centers and hydrogen production facilities. In addition, we have opportunities across the wider business to help us to keep work interesting as you develop your career with us. We're looking for a driven individual who embraces collaboration and diversity, and who shares our vision to create a secure and vibrant future by continuously reinventing, realising breakthroughs and taking on challenges with courage. Our goal is to support development of new nuclear technologies and to keep existing power stations operating safely, contributing to the UK's Net Zero carbon target. And this is where you come in Your role will be to support and deliver civil and structural engineering solutions to time, cost and quality on projects of varying sizes. If you're familiar with project delivery, you'll know that they have lots of moving parts and complexity, which is why you'll be working alongside our Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers and Operations Managers to enable delivery of maximum value. People are at the heart of everything we do Central to the success of the role will be your people skills, building effective relationships and interacting with multiple internal and external stakeholders in multiple locations. You'll also work closely with colleagues to support activities that offer the best service to the client. Through your interactions, you'll be able to gather useful intelligence on client needs and work with the team to deliver innovative solutions. You'll utilise your strong communication and engagement skills to achieve client, people and business outcomes, working with your team and peers that are based in different locations across the UK. We're continuously evolving and growing the business, so there's plenty of opportunity to evolve and grow your skills and career too. This role will be based at one of our Energy offices (Newcastle, Warrington, Gloucester, Bristol or Knutsford). We put flexibility at the heart of what we do and we're happy to consider flexible working patterns. Key responsibilities could include Support the analysis, design and construction preparation activities relating to structures and civil engineering features within nuclear and energy projects. Support requirements capture and a Systems Engineering approach. Contribute across the project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to construction. Preparation of safety case inputs, such as Safety Functional Requirements (SFRs), Structural Design Method Statements (SDMSs) and Design Substantiation Reports (DSR). Preparation of Interpretive Reports, Basis of Design, Finite Element Modelling and Analyses, Calculations, CDM documentation, Material Specifications, Scopes of Work, and Technical Reports Assist in the preparation of design safety documentation and compliance with nuclear safety standards Participate in site surveys and inspections. Contribute to problem-solving, technical investigations, and root cause analysis. Produce high-quality technical reports. Build and maintain valuable relationships with peers, partners and clients. We are looking for candidates who Have completed an undergraduate or master's degree in a relevant subject by summer 2026. And with the following Key Skills & Attributes Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and proactive mindset. With the ability to engage with engineers and non-technical personnel clearly and confidently. Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn from experienced professionals within a project-driven environment. Analytical Thinking: Comfortable working with data, identifying risks, and solving problems creatively. Team Collaborator: Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently. Organisation & Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Initiative & Curiosity: Eager to take ownership, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to grow. Flexibility: A willingness to try engaging in new skill areas or potentially travel to our client sites. You must be A flexible self-starter, who is keen to drive their career forward. Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things. Have the permanent right to work in the UK. Our Graduate Programme assumes that participants are commencing their first professional role post-graduation. To qualify for our Graduate Programme, you must therefore have: Completed your first degree no earlier than the summer of 2024. Not worked in a similar professional role since graduation. Achieved a minimum 2:2 in your first degree. Selection Process Step 1: Apply Online. Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment. Step 3: Those who are selected will be invited to a final face to face interview with our operations teams. Step 4: Selected candidates will be offered an opportunity to join Amentum Graduate Programme in September 2026. We will close the application window for this role on 31st January 2026, however we reserve the right to close the role sooner should we receive the required number of applications. What else we provide A flexible work-style, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others. Free single medical cover and digital GP service. Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks. A focus on safety, health, and well being, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network. We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format or would like to discuss the recruitment process in more detail), please contact us and we'll be happy to help. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join our company, please contact us here. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Launch Your Career with Our 2026 Graduate Programme! Are you brimming with ambition and ready to make your mark in the professional world? Look no further! Our UK Graduate Programme is designed to catapult you into a thriving career, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and success. Join Amentum in September 2026 and help us create a secure and vibrant future. About the Opportunity Amentum is currently recruiting for a Graduate Civil and Structural Engineer to join our Energy business, which is entering an exciting phase of opportunity: supporting a key client's UK nuclear fleet through a business transformation; supporting new small and advanced modular reactor developers. Our work is varied, covering nuclear projects (Licensing, New Build, Generation, Life Extension, and Defueling), Renewable Energy projects and high energy industrial projects, such as data centers and hydrogen production facilities. In addition, we have opportunities across the wider business to help us to keep work interesting as you develop your career with us. We're looking for a driven individual who embraces collaboration and diversity, and who shares our vision to create a secure and vibrant future by continuously reinventing, realising breakthroughs and taking on challenges with courage. Our goal is to support development of new nuclear technologies and to keep existing power stations operating safely, contributing to the UK's Net Zero carbon target. And this is where you come in Your role will be to support and deliver civil and structural engineering solutions to time, cost and quality on projects of varying sizes. If you're familiar with project delivery, you'll know that they have lots of moving parts and complexity, which is why you'll be working alongside our Principal Engineers, Engineering Managers and Operations Managers to enable delivery of maximum value. People are at the heart of everything we do Central to the success of the role will be your people skills, building effective relationships and interacting with multiple internal and external stakeholders in multiple locations. You'll also work closely with colleagues to support activities that offer the best service to the client. Through your interactions, you'll be able to gather useful intelligence on client needs and work with the team to deliver innovative solutions. You'll utilise your strong communication and engagement skills to achieve client, people and business outcomes, working with your team and peers that are based in different locations across the UK. We're continuously evolving and growing the business, so there's plenty of opportunity to evolve and grow your skills and career too. This role will be based at one of our Energy offices (Newcastle, Warrington, Gloucester, Bristol or Knutsford). We put flexibility at the heart of what we do and we're happy to consider flexible working patterns. Key responsibilities could include Support the analysis, design and construction preparation activities relating to structures and civil engineering features within nuclear and energy projects. Support requirements capture and a Systems Engineering approach. Contribute across the project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to construction. Preparation of safety case inputs, such as Safety Functional Requirements (SFRs), Structural Design Method Statements (SDMSs) and Design Substantiation Reports (DSR). Preparation of Interpretive Reports, Basis of Design, Finite Element Modelling and Analyses, Calculations, CDM documentation, Material Specifications, Scopes of Work, and Technical Reports Assist in the preparation of design safety documentation and compliance with nuclear safety standards Participate in site surveys and inspections. Contribute to problem-solving, technical investigations, and root cause analysis. Produce high-quality technical reports. Build and maintain valuable relationships with peers, partners and clients. We are looking for candidates who Have completed an undergraduate or master's degree in a relevant subject by summer 2026. And with the following Key Skills & Attributes Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and proactive mindset. With the ability to engage with engineers and non-technical personnel clearly and confidently. Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn from experienced professionals within a project-driven environment. Analytical Thinking: Comfortable working with data, identifying risks, and solving problems creatively. Team Collaborator: Ability to work effectively within a team but also independently. Organisation & Time Management: Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Initiative & Curiosity: Eager to take ownership, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to grow. Flexibility: A willingness to try engaging in new skill areas or potentially travel to our client sites. You must be A flexible self-starter, who is keen to drive their career forward. Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things. Have the permanent right to work in the UK. Our Graduate Programme assumes that participants are commencing their first professional role post-graduation. To qualify for our Graduate Programme, you must therefore have: Completed your first degree no earlier than the summer of 2024. Not worked in a similar professional role since graduation. Achieved a minimum 2:2 in your first degree. Selection Process Step 1: Apply Online. Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment. Step 3: Those who are selected will be invited to a final face to face interview with our operations teams. Step 4: Selected candidates will be offered an opportunity to join Amentum Graduate Programme in September 2026. We will close the application window for this role on 31st January 2026, however we reserve the right to close the role sooner should we receive the required number of applications. What else we provide A flexible work-style, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others. Free single medical cover and digital GP service. Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Employee Networks. A focus on safety, health, and well being, prioritising our people through a supportive culture and positive mental health champion network. We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, if you require the application form in a different format or would like to discuss the recruitment process in more detail), please contact us and we'll be happy to help. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join our company, please contact us here. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
Associate Recruitment Consultant - Full Training Provided - No Experience Required £25,000 basic salary + Uncapped commission (OTE £35-45K year 1) + Progression + Full Training Exeter, City Centre Have you lead a sports team, or thrived in a high-performance environment? Are you looking to kick start your career in recruitment, with the opportunity to progress to leadership and gain exceptional earning potential? Joining our brand new Exeter branch, you'll have the opportunities and environment of a start up, with the training and backing of a multimillion-pound global business where you can progress to the top. Rise Technical Recruitment is a fast-growing team with offices in Bristol, London, Miami, Austin and now Exeter! We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company with an emphasis on self-development, progression and ambition. We are specialists in Engineering, Energy, Tech and Construction sectors and work acroos the UK, US and European markets. This is a fast-paced and sales-driven role within which you are the link between candidates and clients. We look for exceptional communicators that are driven to reach their goals by positively changing lives. This is a fast-paced, sales-driven role, with the opportunity to earn 6-figures from year 1. It's ideal for someone who is looking for a career without a ceiling, uncapped earning potential and the ambitions to join a fast-growing SME as we scale both in the UK and internationally. The Role: Full life-cycle - 360 recruitment position - Business Development - Full Training Provided - No Experience Required Clients/Businesses: Identifying business partnership opportunities, cold calling, B2B sales, lead generation, relationship development, and securing new clients Candidates: Managing job vacancies from clients, advertising roles, conducting interviews, and overseeing candidate management Project Management: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process At Rise: Career progression to management, leadership and director roles - in Exeter, the UK or overseas Uncapped commission (10-40% of everything you invoice, meaning six-figures has been achieved in year 1 & average first year earnings of £40-60k) Industry-leading training provided by our L&D team & Branch Manager Empowered working environment Winners of REC 2025 Awards - Best Company to Work For (100+ employees category) Awarded in FT 50 Top UK Recruitment Consultancies Named LinkedIn Top 5 Recruitment Companies for G&E Named Business Insiders Top 500 Businesses in the South West 2025 (Top 1%) The Person: Career and goal driven Highly motivated and passionate Resilient and positive Excellent communication skills Seeking a rewarding and lucrative sales-driven role Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Note-Not sure if you meet all of the criteria? At Rise, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse range of people who share our company values and have the ambition, motivation, and resilience to positively change lives in our empowered environment. So, if you feel you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion. To Apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Talent Acquisition at , we'll be in touch if your application progresses. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Associate Recruitment Consultant - Full Training Provided - No Experience Required £25,000 basic salary + Uncapped commission (OTE £35-45K year 1) + Progression + Full Training Exeter, City Centre Have you lead a sports team, or thrived in a high-performance environment? Are you looking to kick start your career in recruitment, with the opportunity to progress to leadership and gain exceptional earning potential? Joining our brand new Exeter branch, you'll have the opportunities and environment of a start up, with the training and backing of a multimillion-pound global business where you can progress to the top. Rise Technical Recruitment is a fast-growing team with offices in Bristol, London, Miami, Austin and now Exeter! We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company with an emphasis on self-development, progression and ambition. We are specialists in Engineering, Energy, Tech and Construction sectors and work acroos the UK, US and European markets. This is a fast-paced and sales-driven role within which you are the link between candidates and clients. We look for exceptional communicators that are driven to reach their goals by positively changing lives. This is a fast-paced, sales-driven role, with the opportunity to earn 6-figures from year 1. It's ideal for someone who is looking for a career without a ceiling, uncapped earning potential and the ambitions to join a fast-growing SME as we scale both in the UK and internationally. The Role: Full life-cycle - 360 recruitment position - Business Development - Full Training Provided - No Experience Required Clients/Businesses: Identifying business partnership opportunities, cold calling, B2B sales, lead generation, relationship development, and securing new clients Candidates: Managing job vacancies from clients, advertising roles, conducting interviews, and overseeing candidate management Project Management: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process At Rise: Career progression to management, leadership and director roles - in Exeter, the UK or overseas Uncapped commission (10-40% of everything you invoice, meaning six-figures has been achieved in year 1 & average first year earnings of £40-60k) Industry-leading training provided by our L&D team & Branch Manager Empowered working environment Winners of REC 2025 Awards - Best Company to Work For (100+ employees category) Awarded in FT 50 Top UK Recruitment Consultancies Named LinkedIn Top 5 Recruitment Companies for G&E Named Business Insiders Top 500 Businesses in the South West 2025 (Top 1%) The Person: Career and goal driven Highly motivated and passionate Resilient and positive Excellent communication skills Seeking a rewarding and lucrative sales-driven role Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Note-Not sure if you meet all of the criteria? At Rise, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse range of people who share our company values and have the ambition, motivation, and resilience to positively change lives in our empowered environment. So, if you feel you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion. To Apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Talent Acquisition at , we'll be in touch if your application progresses. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. JBRP1_UKTJ
Brand Manager - Champion Innovation & Shape Standout Home Living Brands! Job Title: Brand Manager - Up to 12 Months FTC Salary: £37,945 - £47,432 Hours: Self-managed time - you decide when and how you work best Location: Blackburn (Design Centre) About Graham & Brown Welcome to Graham & Brown, where creativity, innovation, and sustainability come together to create stunning interiors! Since 1946, we've been a leading UK-based manufacturer and retailer of premium wallpaper, paint, and home décor products. Our designs are not only stylish but also eco-friendly, reflecting our commitment to quality and sustainability. As a family-owned business, we're passionate about fostering creativity, customer satisfaction, and continuous growth. At Graham & Brown, you'll be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and your skills can truly shine. With a strong presence in both retail and commercial sectors, we're shaping beautiful spaces, and we want you to be a part of that! Job Purpose Do you have a passion for storytelling through product and brand strategy? Are you a commercially minded marketer who knows what it takes to drive sales and spark customer engagement? We're looking for a Brand Manager who can take ownership of our G&B Home Living Licensed brands, delivering exciting new products, launching innovative campaigns, and bringing our collections to life across global markets. What You'll Be Doing as Brand Manager Developing and delivering strategic brand plans across key product categories, with a sharp focus on sales, margin, and market growth Launching new collections into the market-on time, within budget, and with impact Managing the end-to-end product development process, from concept to shelf (and screen), collaborating closely with design, supply, and retail teams Briefing and guiding the Design team with customer insight and sales data to ensure on-trend, commercially viable products Owning the in-store and online presentation of your brands, ensuring they're compelling, consistent, and always on-brand Managing range segmentation, pricing, and lifecycle planning to avoid SKU duplication and drive margin Regularly reviewing EPOS and performance data to make informed decisions and champion bestselling products Managing and mentoring a Marketing Assistant, helping them grow and deliver top-class support Leading presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including international buyers and retail partners Working closely with global retailers to ensure our brands are represented with excellence and creativity What We're Looking For Proven experience in a brand, category or product management role, ideally within FMCG, homeware, or lifestyle A commercial thinker who's confident using data to influence decision making A creative collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Excellent communication and organisational skills-you'll need both to juggle deadlines and brief teams clearly Experience leading projects across multiple departments and markets Prior people management experience is a bonus, but not essential Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data-driven decision making A full UK driving licence What We Offer You We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here's what you'll get when you join Graham & Brown: Your birthday off-because you deserve to celebrate in style! Self-managed time - enjoy the flexibility to plan your day in the way that helps you perform at your best while delivering exciting brand initiatives. Hybrid working - option to work remotely for 20% of the week A fantastic discount of up to 60% - perfect for giving your home a makeover A generous pension scheme (totalling 10%) - because your future matters Free parking and access to company vehicles for business needs Regular social events hosted by our Fun Squad - because we know how to work hard and play hard This is a hybrid role based in our Blackburn Design Centre, offering creativity, autonomy, and the chance to make your mark on much-loved brands. If you're a Brand Manager ready to take ownership and elevate innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of home living through bold, brilliant branding. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Brand Manager - Champion Innovation & Shape Standout Home Living Brands! Job Title: Brand Manager - Up to 12 Months FTC Salary: £37,945 - £47,432 Hours: Self-managed time - you decide when and how you work best Location: Blackburn (Design Centre) About Graham & Brown Welcome to Graham & Brown, where creativity, innovation, and sustainability come together to create stunning interiors! Since 1946, we've been a leading UK-based manufacturer and retailer of premium wallpaper, paint, and home décor products. Our designs are not only stylish but also eco-friendly, reflecting our commitment to quality and sustainability. As a family-owned business, we're passionate about fostering creativity, customer satisfaction, and continuous growth. At Graham & Brown, you'll be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and your skills can truly shine. With a strong presence in both retail and commercial sectors, we're shaping beautiful spaces, and we want you to be a part of that! Job Purpose Do you have a passion for storytelling through product and brand strategy? Are you a commercially minded marketer who knows what it takes to drive sales and spark customer engagement? We're looking for a Brand Manager who can take ownership of our G&B Home Living Licensed brands, delivering exciting new products, launching innovative campaigns, and bringing our collections to life across global markets. What You'll Be Doing as Brand Manager Developing and delivering strategic brand plans across key product categories, with a sharp focus on sales, margin, and market growth Launching new collections into the market-on time, within budget, and with impact Managing the end-to-end product development process, from concept to shelf (and screen), collaborating closely with design, supply, and retail teams Briefing and guiding the Design team with customer insight and sales data to ensure on-trend, commercially viable products Owning the in-store and online presentation of your brands, ensuring they're compelling, consistent, and always on-brand Managing range segmentation, pricing, and lifecycle planning to avoid SKU duplication and drive margin Regularly reviewing EPOS and performance data to make informed decisions and champion bestselling products Managing and mentoring a Marketing Assistant, helping them grow and deliver top-class support Leading presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including international buyers and retail partners Working closely with global retailers to ensure our brands are represented with excellence and creativity What We're Looking For Proven experience in a brand, category or product management role, ideally within FMCG, homeware, or lifestyle A commercial thinker who's confident using data to influence decision making A creative collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment Excellent communication and organisational skills-you'll need both to juggle deadlines and brief teams clearly Experience leading projects across multiple departments and markets Prior people management experience is a bonus, but not essential Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data-driven decision making A full UK driving licence What We Offer You We believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here's what you'll get when you join Graham & Brown: Your birthday off-because you deserve to celebrate in style! Self-managed time - enjoy the flexibility to plan your day in the way that helps you perform at your best while delivering exciting brand initiatives. Hybrid working - option to work remotely for 20% of the week A fantastic discount of up to 60% - perfect for giving your home a makeover A generous pension scheme (totalling 10%) - because your future matters Free parking and access to company vehicles for business needs Regular social events hosted by our Fun Squad - because we know how to work hard and play hard This is a hybrid role based in our Blackburn Design Centre, offering creativity, autonomy, and the chance to make your mark on much-loved brands. If you're a Brand Manager ready to take ownership and elevate innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future of home living through bold, brilliant branding. JBRP1_UKTJ
We are seeking a Commercial Category Manager to join this expanding Commercial Function. This role involves managing a pipeline of procurement activity across corporate services, including consultancy, recruitment, legal, audit and benefits. You will lead end-to-end sourcing processes, develop procurement strategies, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations click apply for full job details
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a Commercial Category Manager to join this expanding Commercial Function. This role involves managing a pipeline of procurement activity across corporate services, including consultancy, recruitment, legal, audit and benefits. You will lead end-to-end sourcing processes, develop procurement strategies, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations click apply for full job details
Commercial Finance Manager - Online Grocery Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Financial Planning and Analysis Closing Date 14 December 2025 The UK market for Online Grocery has seen unprecedented growth in recent years with market penetration doubling from 7% to 14%. The strategic intent of Asda is to continue to grow its Online Grocery business and deliver sustainable growth in this channel where customers care. The Commercial Finance Manager is at the heart of the Online business, partnering the team to develop plans, offering insight and making commercial recommendations that support the continued growth. About the Role You will play a key role in partnering the Online Grocery Team and providing Commercial Finance support. You will be responsible for supporting and challenging the Online Grocery business and driving the delivery of commercial performance both tactically in year and over a multi year horizon. This will include involvement in the financial planning and forecasting process and providing support and input to business cases. A key part of the role will be the ability to provide insight / analysis and make commercial recommendations that unlock value. You will be a self starter in this regard with an inquisitive mind set that looks for opportunities and drives the delivery of them. There will be a strong focus on relationship building, both inside your team and with the wider business. To partner effectively with the Online Grocery team you will need to build strong, lasting relationships and be confident to influence and challenge when required. About You You'll be a qualified accountant with a successful track record in commercial finance / business partnering. You will need to have excellent analytical capabilities, a high level of commercial acumen and the confidence and ability to communicate complex matters simply and effectively to your stakeholders. The ability to act independently and identify opportunities that unlock value will be essential. Further Requirements Ideally CIMA qualification with a number of years PQE (ACCA, ACA or MBA qualified also considered) Commercial Finance experience Evidence strong analytical skill / with examples of value created from commercial recommendations Strong excel skills with data visualisation skills (e.g. Power Bi) an advantage Senior Stakeholder Management experience We adopt a hybrid working policy (3 4 days office, 1 2 days remote) Everything You'Ll Love To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots. You will also get an excellent benefits package including: Discretionary Company Bonus Company pension up to 7% matched Company Car allowance of £5,700 15% colleague discount in store and online Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Commercial Finance Manager - Online Grocery Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits Category Financial Planning and Analysis Closing Date 14 December 2025 The UK market for Online Grocery has seen unprecedented growth in recent years with market penetration doubling from 7% to 14%. The strategic intent of Asda is to continue to grow its Online Grocery business and deliver sustainable growth in this channel where customers care. The Commercial Finance Manager is at the heart of the Online business, partnering the team to develop plans, offering insight and making commercial recommendations that support the continued growth. About the Role You will play a key role in partnering the Online Grocery Team and providing Commercial Finance support. You will be responsible for supporting and challenging the Online Grocery business and driving the delivery of commercial performance both tactically in year and over a multi year horizon. This will include involvement in the financial planning and forecasting process and providing support and input to business cases. A key part of the role will be the ability to provide insight / analysis and make commercial recommendations that unlock value. You will be a self starter in this regard with an inquisitive mind set that looks for opportunities and drives the delivery of them. There will be a strong focus on relationship building, both inside your team and with the wider business. To partner effectively with the Online Grocery team you will need to build strong, lasting relationships and be confident to influence and challenge when required. About You You'll be a qualified accountant with a successful track record in commercial finance / business partnering. You will need to have excellent analytical capabilities, a high level of commercial acumen and the confidence and ability to communicate complex matters simply and effectively to your stakeholders. The ability to act independently and identify opportunities that unlock value will be essential. Further Requirements Ideally CIMA qualification with a number of years PQE (ACCA, ACA or MBA qualified also considered) Commercial Finance experience Evidence strong analytical skill / with examples of value created from commercial recommendations Strong excel skills with data visualisation skills (e.g. Power Bi) an advantage Senior Stakeholder Management experience We adopt a hybrid working policy (3 4 days office, 1 2 days remote) Everything You'Ll Love To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots. You will also get an excellent benefits package including: Discretionary Company Bonus Company pension up to 7% matched Company Car allowance of £5,700 15% colleague discount in store and online Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. Asda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Info Job Category Finance Apply Before 01/04/2026, 11:55 PM Job Identification 1700 Posting Date 12/12/2025, 09:04 AM Job Shift Day Job Description UK Research & Innovation. Salary: £46,743 per annum. Band: UKRI Band E. Contract Type: Open ended. Hours: Full-time. (flexible working available) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - minimum 2 days per week in the office (Hybrid working available) Closing Date: 4th January 2026. About the role Provide dedicated finance expertise, insight and business partnering to AHRC and ESRC, working closely with stakeholders to add financial awareness to decision making, and deliver outcomes that are in line with Council and UKRI Core priorities and Managed Programmes. Your responsibilities Leadership / teamwork / collaboration. Build & maintain good working relationships with colleagues & partners and provide input and advice. Support Programme Managers and Senior Leadership Teams to effectively manage their programmes through the provision of timely, accurate and complete financial information, advice, and constructive challenge. Understand the linkages and dependencies between the different Councils within UKRI by actively working with other Finance Business Partners and colleagues across UKRI to seek opportunities for improvement, change and efficiency within Finance, strengthening internal controls, financial analysis, and effective management of programmes and promoting a culture of teamwork. To deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner on a range of issues, if and when required. Perform a range of reporting and control functions, positioning Finance to work with the business and link budgets to delivery plans and business cases. Communicate the importance of Finance to partners at all levels, and use strong business awareness to present insightful information and analysis to support effective longer-term decision-making and deliver outcomes in line with Council/UKRI priorities. Manage annual and multi-year budget setting and forecasting cycles. Develop the finance case within business cases. Manage applications for additional budget cover. Ensure compliance with internal financial, BEIS and HMG controls within assigned business areas. Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA), actively working towards qualification, or equivalent experience (QBE) (S). Experience & knowledge Strong understanding of accounting and finance and demonstrable experience of working in a similar role (S). Very good IT skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel (S). Experience of financial modelling & controls (S&I). Demonstrable experience of month and year-end processes - accruals and prepayment calculations, variance analyses etc (S&I). Demonstrable experience of working as part of a wider-business, consulting with senior stakeholders, utilising an in-depth understanding of business priorities and effectively working with partners to meet organisational and financial objectives (S&I). Experience in provision of high quality written and oral advice suitable for senior level decision makers (I). Proven experience in the preparation of complex budgets, forecasts and financial plans (I). Understanding of the role of governance, risk management and assurance in project delivery (I). Skills & abilities Ability to build relationships with senior partners and influence them with impact and professional credibility. Strong experience of developing effective working partnerships and offering challenges where necessary to senior decision-making groups. Line management and leadership skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Personal resilience and a confident approach, willing to apply good judgement to solve issues and find solutions independently. Highly developed team working skills, able to form effective working relationships quickly. Ability to respond calmly under pressure and to make impartial and well-considered judgments in complex situations. Good organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise own and others' workloads and meet deadlines in a very timely manner. Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact . Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact . About Us UKRI - UK Research and Innovation UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation. More information can be found at . Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI . How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'. Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application. UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion - a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Info Job Category Finance Apply Before 01/04/2026, 11:55 PM Job Identification 1700 Posting Date 12/12/2025, 09:04 AM Job Shift Day Job Description UK Research & Innovation. Salary: £46,743 per annum. Band: UKRI Band E. Contract Type: Open ended. Hours: Full-time. (flexible working available) Location: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire - minimum 2 days per week in the office (Hybrid working available) Closing Date: 4th January 2026. About the role Provide dedicated finance expertise, insight and business partnering to AHRC and ESRC, working closely with stakeholders to add financial awareness to decision making, and deliver outcomes that are in line with Council and UKRI Core priorities and Managed Programmes. Your responsibilities Leadership / teamwork / collaboration. Build & maintain good working relationships with colleagues & partners and provide input and advice. Support Programme Managers and Senior Leadership Teams to effectively manage their programmes through the provision of timely, accurate and complete financial information, advice, and constructive challenge. Understand the linkages and dependencies between the different Councils within UKRI by actively working with other Finance Business Partners and colleagues across UKRI to seek opportunities for improvement, change and efficiency within Finance, strengthening internal controls, financial analysis, and effective management of programmes and promoting a culture of teamwork. To deputise for the Senior Finance Business Partner on a range of issues, if and when required. Perform a range of reporting and control functions, positioning Finance to work with the business and link budgets to delivery plans and business cases. Communicate the importance of Finance to partners at all levels, and use strong business awareness to present insightful information and analysis to support effective longer-term decision-making and deliver outcomes in line with Council/UKRI priorities. Manage annual and multi-year budget setting and forecasting cycles. Develop the finance case within business cases. Manage applications for additional budget cover. Ensure compliance with internal financial, BEIS and HMG controls within assigned business areas. Personal Specification The below criteria will be scored during Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I). Essential Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA), actively working towards qualification, or equivalent experience (QBE) (S). Experience & knowledge Strong understanding of accounting and finance and demonstrable experience of working in a similar role (S). Very good IT skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel (S). Experience of financial modelling & controls (S&I). Demonstrable experience of month and year-end processes - accruals and prepayment calculations, variance analyses etc (S&I). Demonstrable experience of working as part of a wider-business, consulting with senior stakeholders, utilising an in-depth understanding of business priorities and effectively working with partners to meet organisational and financial objectives (S&I). Experience in provision of high quality written and oral advice suitable for senior level decision makers (I). Proven experience in the preparation of complex budgets, forecasts and financial plans (I). Understanding of the role of governance, risk management and assurance in project delivery (I). Skills & abilities Ability to build relationships with senior partners and influence them with impact and professional credibility. Strong experience of developing effective working partnerships and offering challenges where necessary to senior decision-making groups. Line management and leadership skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Personal resilience and a confident approach, willing to apply good judgement to solve issues and find solutions independently. Highly developed team working skills, able to form effective working relationships quickly. Ability to respond calmly under pressure and to make impartial and well-considered judgments in complex situations. Good organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise own and others' workloads and meet deadlines in a very timely manner. Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact . Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact . About Us UKRI - UK Research and Innovation UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation. More information can be found at . Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI . How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'. Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who opt into the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. 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South Essex Colleges Group is seeking an exceptional Head of Financial Control to provide strategic leadership across our finance operations, including audit, accounts payable & receivable, payroll, financial reporting and procurement. This is a pivotal leadership role with significant responsibility for ensuring financial integrity, compliance and long term sustainability across a complex and growing organisation. You'll be a trusted adviser to senior leaders, an enabler of innovation, and a guardian of governance. Thurrock will be the base campus for this role. The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone. SECG is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults Tasks Job Purpose To provide strategic leadership of the organisation's financial control function, with overarching responsibility for commercial accounting, audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury and risk management, ensuring each function operates efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with organisational goals. To oversee the delivery of payroll operations through effective line management, ensuring statutory compliance, internal control, and the timely and accurate processing of all payroll activities. To maintain robust financial governance across all areas of responsibility, ensuring the production of accurate, timely financial reporting and full compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations. To safeguard the integrity of financial ledgers and systems through strong internal controls, and to ensure the timely implementation of audit recommendations. To provide high level financial insight and strategic advice to senior leaders, supporting informed decision making and long term financial planning. To lead and contribute to cross functional finance projects that enhance financial processes, efficiency, and business intelligence across the organisation. To take overall responsibility for the preparation and reconciliation of UK VAT returns and to lead the development and implementation of financial policies, ensuring alignment with best practice and legislation. To provide strategic oversight of the organisation's procurement function, ensuring value for money, compliance with procurement regulations, and alignment with financial and operational goals. The Head of Financial Control is a key leadership role with significant accountability for financial control and governance. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate personal ownership over the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial operations under their remit. Issues of underperformance or non compliance will be addressed through structured performance management processes, where appropriate. Principal Duties Provide strategic leadership and direction for the organisation's financial accounting, ensuring robust systems, processes, and controls are in place to support long term financial sustainability. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the financial accounts, taking full responsibility for the organisation's financial reporting framework. Lead the preparation and delivery of high quality financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, supporting strategic decision making. Oversee the preparation of statutory annual accounts and ensure integrity across the financial ledgers, including final accounts sign off. Monitor and manage cash flow projections. Lead the organisation's cash flow management strategy, including forecasting, monitoring, and liquidity planning. Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, funding body requirements, and internal financial policies; identify and mitigate financial risks proactively. Lead the implementation and tracking of internal and external audit recommendations and ensure audit readiness across all finance functions. Provide effective line management and leadership to finance team members. Take overall responsibility for the preparation and submission of statutory accounts for the group and subsidiaries, and other regulatory returns. Act as the senior point of contact for external auditors, ensuring the timely provision of audit evidence, high quality working papers, and resolution of audit queries. Lead on the development and maintenance of the organisation's financial statements, accounting policies, and compliance with the Annual Reporting Manual. Ensure monthly production and review of trial balances, balance sheets, and reconciliation of control accounts, maintaining financial accuracy throughout the reporting cycle. Provide expert financial advice and guidance to senior management and non finance colleagues on complex and high value financial issues. Own and maintain the organisation's Strategic Risk Register, ensuring that financial risks are identified, monitored, and mitigated appropriately. Lead on the development and management of the organisation's Capital Plan in line with strategic priorities. Oversee the analysis, review, and reconciliation of income and expenditure variances, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency. Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, controls, and processes; drive efficiencies and cost savings where possible. Contribute to the continuous development of the Finance function by leading strategic projects and supporting organisational change initiatives. Provide leadership and direction for the procurement function, ensuring that purchasing activity is compliant, cost effective, and aligned with the organisation's strategic priorities. Ensure procurement policies and procedures are robust, up to date, and consistently applied across the organisation, including tendering, contract management, and supplier evaluation. Support the Procurement Manager in implementing efficient sourcing strategies, supplier risk assessments, and category management plans to improve value and mitigate commercial risk. Collaborate with senior leaders and budget holders to ensure procurement decisions are financially sound and support long term planning and sustainability. Oversee the development and implementation of procurement KPIs and reporting metrics, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in purchasing practices. General Responsibilities Foster a culture of openness, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering finance staff to contribute ideas, challenge existing processes, and work collaboratively across departments to enhance financial performance and efficiency. Take a proactive leadership role in maintaining the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff and students by ensuring full compliance with College policies and effective implementation of risk management practices within the Finance function. Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership, decision making, and service delivery; model inclusive behaviours and address unacceptable conduct promptly and constructively. Ensure full compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations in the management and processing of financial and personal data, maintaining high standards of confidentiality and accountability. Lead the implementation and consistent application of College policies and procedures within the finance team; ensure clear communication, compliance monitoring, and timely reporting of any issues. Build and maintain effective working relationships with academic and professional services teams to support organisational goals and deliver a high quality service to staff and students. Actively lead and participate in College wide committees, working groups, and cross functional meetings, contributing financial insight and strategic direction where required. Undertake additional duties commensurate with the seniority of the post, as required by the College Senior Leadership Team or Executive Board, in support of organisational priorities and strategic objectives. Note: The above list of responsibilities provides clarity as to roles and responsibilities; however, this may not be exhaustive and is subject to strategic decisions, business operational needs, legislation, or regulations etc. The role specification does not form part of your contract of employment. Requirements Qualifications Essential Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Relevant leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, CMI). Desirable Relevant leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, CMI). Experience / Knowledge Essential Significant experience producing statutory Financial Statements and regulatory compliance reporting. Strong experience of managing audits and leading relationships with external auditors. Proven experience of overseeing payroll, ledgers, and financial controls. Extensive experience using Excel for financial modelling and analysis. Demonstrated ability to provide financial support and strategic insight to senior leaders and budget holders. High performing track record in senior finance roles. . click apply for full job details
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
South Essex Colleges Group is seeking an exceptional Head of Financial Control to provide strategic leadership across our finance operations, including audit, accounts payable & receivable, payroll, financial reporting and procurement. This is a pivotal leadership role with significant responsibility for ensuring financial integrity, compliance and long term sustainability across a complex and growing organisation. You'll be a trusted adviser to senior leaders, an enabler of innovation, and a guardian of governance. Thurrock will be the base campus for this role. The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone. SECG is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults Tasks Job Purpose To provide strategic leadership of the organisation's financial control function, with overarching responsibility for commercial accounting, audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury and risk management, ensuring each function operates efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with organisational goals. To oversee the delivery of payroll operations through effective line management, ensuring statutory compliance, internal control, and the timely and accurate processing of all payroll activities. To maintain robust financial governance across all areas of responsibility, ensuring the production of accurate, timely financial reporting and full compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations. To safeguard the integrity of financial ledgers and systems through strong internal controls, and to ensure the timely implementation of audit recommendations. To provide high level financial insight and strategic advice to senior leaders, supporting informed decision making and long term financial planning. To lead and contribute to cross functional finance projects that enhance financial processes, efficiency, and business intelligence across the organisation. To take overall responsibility for the preparation and reconciliation of UK VAT returns and to lead the development and implementation of financial policies, ensuring alignment with best practice and legislation. To provide strategic oversight of the organisation's procurement function, ensuring value for money, compliance with procurement regulations, and alignment with financial and operational goals. The Head of Financial Control is a key leadership role with significant accountability for financial control and governance. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate personal ownership over the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial operations under their remit. Issues of underperformance or non compliance will be addressed through structured performance management processes, where appropriate. Principal Duties Provide strategic leadership and direction for the organisation's financial accounting, ensuring robust systems, processes, and controls are in place to support long term financial sustainability. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the financial accounts, taking full responsibility for the organisation's financial reporting framework. Lead the preparation and delivery of high quality financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, supporting strategic decision making. Oversee the preparation of statutory annual accounts and ensure integrity across the financial ledgers, including final accounts sign off. Monitor and manage cash flow projections. Lead the organisation's cash flow management strategy, including forecasting, monitoring, and liquidity planning. Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, funding body requirements, and internal financial policies; identify and mitigate financial risks proactively. Lead the implementation and tracking of internal and external audit recommendations and ensure audit readiness across all finance functions. Provide effective line management and leadership to finance team members. Take overall responsibility for the preparation and submission of statutory accounts for the group and subsidiaries, and other regulatory returns. Act as the senior point of contact for external auditors, ensuring the timely provision of audit evidence, high quality working papers, and resolution of audit queries. Lead on the development and maintenance of the organisation's financial statements, accounting policies, and compliance with the Annual Reporting Manual. Ensure monthly production and review of trial balances, balance sheets, and reconciliation of control accounts, maintaining financial accuracy throughout the reporting cycle. Provide expert financial advice and guidance to senior management and non finance colleagues on complex and high value financial issues. Own and maintain the organisation's Strategic Risk Register, ensuring that financial risks are identified, monitored, and mitigated appropriately. Lead on the development and management of the organisation's Capital Plan in line with strategic priorities. Oversee the analysis, review, and reconciliation of income and expenditure variances, ensuring financial accuracy and transparency. Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, controls, and processes; drive efficiencies and cost savings where possible. Contribute to the continuous development of the Finance function by leading strategic projects and supporting organisational change initiatives. Provide leadership and direction for the procurement function, ensuring that purchasing activity is compliant, cost effective, and aligned with the organisation's strategic priorities. Ensure procurement policies and procedures are robust, up to date, and consistently applied across the organisation, including tendering, contract management, and supplier evaluation. Support the Procurement Manager in implementing efficient sourcing strategies, supplier risk assessments, and category management plans to improve value and mitigate commercial risk. Collaborate with senior leaders and budget holders to ensure procurement decisions are financially sound and support long term planning and sustainability. Oversee the development and implementation of procurement KPIs and reporting metrics, ensuring transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in purchasing practices. General Responsibilities Foster a culture of openness, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering finance staff to contribute ideas, challenge existing processes, and work collaboratively across departments to enhance financial performance and efficiency. Take a proactive leadership role in maintaining the health, safety, and wellbeing of staff and students by ensuring full compliance with College policies and effective implementation of risk management practices within the Finance function. Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership, decision making, and service delivery; model inclusive behaviours and address unacceptable conduct promptly and constructively. Ensure full compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations in the management and processing of financial and personal data, maintaining high standards of confidentiality and accountability. Lead the implementation and consistent application of College policies and procedures within the finance team; ensure clear communication, compliance monitoring, and timely reporting of any issues. Build and maintain effective working relationships with academic and professional services teams to support organisational goals and deliver a high quality service to staff and students. Actively lead and participate in College wide committees, working groups, and cross functional meetings, contributing financial insight and strategic direction where required. Undertake additional duties commensurate with the seniority of the post, as required by the College Senior Leadership Team or Executive Board, in support of organisational priorities and strategic objectives. Note: The above list of responsibilities provides clarity as to roles and responsibilities; however, this may not be exhaustive and is subject to strategic decisions, business operational needs, legislation, or regulations etc. The role specification does not form part of your contract of employment. Requirements Qualifications Essential Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Relevant leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, CMI). Desirable Relevant leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, CMI). Experience / Knowledge Essential Significant experience producing statutory Financial Statements and regulatory compliance reporting. Strong experience of managing audits and leading relationships with external auditors. Proven experience of overseeing payroll, ledgers, and financial controls. Extensive experience using Excel for financial modelling and analysis. Demonstrated ability to provide financial support and strategic insight to senior leaders and budget holders. High performing track record in senior finance roles. . click apply for full job details
Commodities & Global Markets Client Specialist - Funds & Institutions Location: London (Additional office locations) Job ID: 19890 Date: 11-Dec-2025 Employment type: Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior, Senior Job category: The Commodities and Global Markets Client Specialist Unit is a frontline expert team supporting clients and counterparties with all ready-to-trade activities. The team partners closely with sales, origination, compliance, legal, and operations to ensure seamless client onboarding and servicing, while managing non-financial risk matters. The team delivers a positive client experience and practical risk outcomes across a diverse portfolio of funds and regulated financial institutions. At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. What role will you play? As a Client Specialist within Commodities and Global Markets, you will take direct responsibility for client relationships from a compliance, administrative and servicing perspective. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients on all ready-to-trade matters, ensuring regulatory and contractual requirements are met. You will partner with sales and origination teams to manage non-revenue responsibilities, freeing up capacity for commercial activities while maintaining strong connectivity with clients. Your expertise will be vital in translating regulatory requirements into clear, client-specific solutions and ensuring practical application of compliance and risk policies. You will support a portfolio of funds and regulated entities, including asset managers, hedge funds, private equity funds and financial institutions, delivering successful onboarding and ongoing engagement. What you offer Extensive experience in investment management operating models, fund structures, regulation and organisational frameworks, particularly within the EMEA region; Strong understanding of complex fund and ownership structures, such as SPVs, trusts, hedge funds, funds of funds, UCITS, AIFs, master-feeder setups and umbrella funds; Ability to navigate cross-border structures involving partnerships, securitisation vehicles and holding companies; Expertise in client due diligence, financial crime risk management and policy application, as well as strong knowledge of physical commodities and derivatives products, including contracts for difference, forwards, futures, swaps, swaptions and options; Demonstrated capability in contractual negotiation, including ISDA, CSA, EFET and other derivatives agreements; Experience with regulatory frameworks and classifications such as MiFID, EMIR, AMLD5 and 6, FATCA, CFTC Rules and Dodd Frank Act; Fluency or working proficiency in one or more EMEA languages to support cross-border client engagement and documentation review. We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. What we offer 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave; 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers; Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment; 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching; Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options; Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover; Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services; Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription; Access to company-funded emergency and backup dependent care services; Recognition and service awards; Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role; Reimbursement for work from home equipment. About Commodities and Global Markets Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Commodities & Global Markets Client Specialist - Funds & Institutions Location: London (Additional office locations) Job ID: 19890 Date: 11-Dec-2025 Employment type: Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior, Senior Job category: The Commodities and Global Markets Client Specialist Unit is a frontline expert team supporting clients and counterparties with all ready-to-trade activities. The team partners closely with sales, origination, compliance, legal, and operations to ensure seamless client onboarding and servicing, while managing non-financial risk matters. The team delivers a positive client experience and practical risk outcomes across a diverse portfolio of funds and regulated financial institutions. At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. What role will you play? As a Client Specialist within Commodities and Global Markets, you will take direct responsibility for client relationships from a compliance, administrative and servicing perspective. You will act as the primary point of contact for clients on all ready-to-trade matters, ensuring regulatory and contractual requirements are met. You will partner with sales and origination teams to manage non-revenue responsibilities, freeing up capacity for commercial activities while maintaining strong connectivity with clients. Your expertise will be vital in translating regulatory requirements into clear, client-specific solutions and ensuring practical application of compliance and risk policies. You will support a portfolio of funds and regulated entities, including asset managers, hedge funds, private equity funds and financial institutions, delivering successful onboarding and ongoing engagement. What you offer Extensive experience in investment management operating models, fund structures, regulation and organisational frameworks, particularly within the EMEA region; Strong understanding of complex fund and ownership structures, such as SPVs, trusts, hedge funds, funds of funds, UCITS, AIFs, master-feeder setups and umbrella funds; Ability to navigate cross-border structures involving partnerships, securitisation vehicles and holding companies; Expertise in client due diligence, financial crime risk management and policy application, as well as strong knowledge of physical commodities and derivatives products, including contracts for difference, forwards, futures, swaps, swaptions and options; Demonstrated capability in contractual negotiation, including ISDA, CSA, EFET and other derivatives agreements; Experience with regulatory frameworks and classifications such as MiFID, EMIR, AMLD5 and 6, FATCA, CFTC Rules and Dodd Frank Act; Fluency or working proficiency in one or more EMEA languages to support cross-border client engagement and documentation review. We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. What we offer 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave; 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers; Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment; 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching; Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options; Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover; Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services; Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription; Access to company-funded emergency and backup dependent care services; Recognition and service awards; Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role; Reimbursement for work from home equipment. About Commodities and Global Markets Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.
Our client is Facilities Services Provider is now looking for Commercial Finance Manager who will be an essential business partner to the Finance Director in the Facilities Services business. The successful candidate will support the central Facilities Services working with the FM businesses across UK on projects, planning and innovation. Responsibilities include planning, analysis & bringing to life new product developments as well as managing the P&L levers to ensure strong sustainable category growth. In addition, the finance manager will support the team and head of marketing operation in accelerating the innovation pipeline into the marketplace. This involves working closely with both the marketing teams and regional finance teams to build a sustained launch plan for the new products and new business opportunities. This role is a fantastic opportunity to step a foot into category finance & to gain exposure to real strategic, operational & business challenges. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate strong track record of ownership and the ability to influence/challenge senior stakeholders. Key Components of the role To provide leadership to the Facilities Services Commercial / Financial team. To provide accurate financial information on a timely basis as required by the To be a champion for the proactive management of risk within the Division. To drive improvements in the management of cash within the business. To develop and monitor business controls to highlight deviations from expected operational performance, and to work with the operations director to correct. To ensure that contracts are properly administered throughout their operation. Key Responsibilities and Accountability Leadership. Ensure that the operational teams are supported by appropriately qualified commercial or financial staff. Take an active role in the development of all commercial, financial and administrative staff within the division, and within the wider community. Be seen by the business as a partner to the operations Director. Perform an active role in the development of the commercial and financial function across. Financial Information Ensure that all necessary inputs are made to the finance systems to allow the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts for. Review the divisional management accounts to ensure that they present an accurate view of the divisional business performance. Ensure full compliance across the division with all of the commercial and financial processes. Ensure that accurate forecasting is performed and independently reviewed and minuted for each project every month. Ensure that accurate divisional forecasts are prepared each month, with special attention given to the Livre Bleu re-forecasting and budgeting exercises. To cover: Order Intake Invoicing Production Gross Margin Overheads EBIT Cash Receipts. Balance Sheet items, with particular focus on Customer Financing. Risk Management Work with the legal team to highlight and manage contractual risks at the pre and post tender stages. Work with the operational teams to ensure best practice is followed in respect of the management of risks and opportunities. Ensure that risks and opportunities are properly reflected in end life cost and value forecasting for projects, and where appropriate, communicated to the team. Cash Management Work with the Operations Director pre-contract to drive the most cash positive profile for any projects undertaken. Ensure that any applications for payments or invoices are submitted as early as the contract allows. Always seek to drive cash collection to an advance payment position, maximising interim applications where possible. Be the first point of escalation for the divisional commercial team where difficulties are experienced in respect of client certification of our applications or invoices. Ensure that the UK legal team is made fully aware of any payment difficulties as they arise. Manage any contractual escalation under the direction of the Legal Director. Manage any final account negotiations with the client as necessary. Business Controls Work with the Operations Director to develop controls for the monitoring of project and contract performance. Highlight deviations from expected operational performance. Work with the MD to correct operational under performance. Monitor the divisional overhead and cost base, recommending any corrective action as necessary. Contract Administration Work with the legal team to ensure that operational staff are fully briefed in respect of their responsibilities in respect of the performance of all contracts. Ensure that any contractual administration is performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Procurement Work with the Procurement team to ensure process compliance across the division. Engage with the supply chain as required and directed by the Procurement team. Lead analysis for Facilities Services and act as the finance lead on this category - provide judgement and challenge the teams to drive better results from a P&L perspective. Develop analytical tools and analysis on a UK level that will help explain performance drivers (internal and external) to simplify the brand plan and the agenda. Support as when on big scale strategic projects including new business opportunities. We are looking for ambitious, energetic and dedicated individuals with a passion for driving business performance. You will have high levels of academic achievement, high learning agility and a proven ability of achieving and surpassing targets and objectives. An understanding of financial concepts and the ability to use them to drive commercial performance is also crucial. MUST be CIMA qualified.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Our client is Facilities Services Provider is now looking for Commercial Finance Manager who will be an essential business partner to the Finance Director in the Facilities Services business. The successful candidate will support the central Facilities Services working with the FM businesses across UK on projects, planning and innovation. Responsibilities include planning, analysis & bringing to life new product developments as well as managing the P&L levers to ensure strong sustainable category growth. In addition, the finance manager will support the team and head of marketing operation in accelerating the innovation pipeline into the marketplace. This involves working closely with both the marketing teams and regional finance teams to build a sustained launch plan for the new products and new business opportunities. This role is a fantastic opportunity to step a foot into category finance & to gain exposure to real strategic, operational & business challenges. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate strong track record of ownership and the ability to influence/challenge senior stakeholders. Key Components of the role To provide leadership to the Facilities Services Commercial / Financial team. To provide accurate financial information on a timely basis as required by the To be a champion for the proactive management of risk within the Division. To drive improvements in the management of cash within the business. To develop and monitor business controls to highlight deviations from expected operational performance, and to work with the operations director to correct. To ensure that contracts are properly administered throughout their operation. Key Responsibilities and Accountability Leadership. Ensure that the operational teams are supported by appropriately qualified commercial or financial staff. Take an active role in the development of all commercial, financial and administrative staff within the division, and within the wider community. Be seen by the business as a partner to the operations Director. Perform an active role in the development of the commercial and financial function across. Financial Information Ensure that all necessary inputs are made to the finance systems to allow the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts for. Review the divisional management accounts to ensure that they present an accurate view of the divisional business performance. Ensure full compliance across the division with all of the commercial and financial processes. Ensure that accurate forecasting is performed and independently reviewed and minuted for each project every month. Ensure that accurate divisional forecasts are prepared each month, with special attention given to the Livre Bleu re-forecasting and budgeting exercises. To cover: Order Intake Invoicing Production Gross Margin Overheads EBIT Cash Receipts. Balance Sheet items, with particular focus on Customer Financing. Risk Management Work with the legal team to highlight and manage contractual risks at the pre and post tender stages. Work with the operational teams to ensure best practice is followed in respect of the management of risks and opportunities. Ensure that risks and opportunities are properly reflected in end life cost and value forecasting for projects, and where appropriate, communicated to the team. Cash Management Work with the Operations Director pre-contract to drive the most cash positive profile for any projects undertaken. Ensure that any applications for payments or invoices are submitted as early as the contract allows. Always seek to drive cash collection to an advance payment position, maximising interim applications where possible. Be the first point of escalation for the divisional commercial team where difficulties are experienced in respect of client certification of our applications or invoices. Ensure that the UK legal team is made fully aware of any payment difficulties as they arise. Manage any contractual escalation under the direction of the Legal Director. Manage any final account negotiations with the client as necessary. Business Controls Work with the Operations Director to develop controls for the monitoring of project and contract performance. Highlight deviations from expected operational performance. Work with the MD to correct operational under performance. Monitor the divisional overhead and cost base, recommending any corrective action as necessary. Contract Administration Work with the legal team to ensure that operational staff are fully briefed in respect of their responsibilities in respect of the performance of all contracts. Ensure that any contractual administration is performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Procurement Work with the Procurement team to ensure process compliance across the division. Engage with the supply chain as required and directed by the Procurement team. Lead analysis for Facilities Services and act as the finance lead on this category - provide judgement and challenge the teams to drive better results from a P&L perspective. Develop analytical tools and analysis on a UK level that will help explain performance drivers (internal and external) to simplify the brand plan and the agenda. Support as when on big scale strategic projects including new business opportunities. We are looking for ambitious, energetic and dedicated individuals with a passion for driving business performance. You will have high levels of academic achievement, high learning agility and a proven ability of achieving and surpassing targets and objectives. An understanding of financial concepts and the ability to use them to drive commercial performance is also crucial. MUST be CIMA qualified.
The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team are seeking applications for a Senior Procurement Manager. Applications are sought from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to deliveringsustainable NHS services for the future. Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role. The role will be onsite office based in one of our site locations Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust or Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust and the candidate will need to flexible and able to travel to other One LSC Hospitals. If you think you have the skills and motivation to take on these challenging and exciting roles and would like an informal discussion regarding the opportunity please contact theHeadof Service Procurement. As well as the job description there is an induction pack/staff handbook available on request to support your application and the transition into the NHS and the One LSC Procurement should you be successful. Main duties of the job Focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects ensuring legal compliance. The Senior Procurement Manager will work within the Procurement tower to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and achieve "balanced Scorecard" targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives:Savings and efficiency targetsImproving and maintaining compliance with procurement regulationsCustomer service You will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency. Contribute as part of the One LSC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team. Work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for One LSC Procurement customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement. Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including EU regulations and required process to be followed. Contribute as part of the One LSC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team. About us Created in November 2024, which superseded the Lancashire Procurement Cluster created in 2017, The One LSC Procurement team provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The organisation is a shared service model, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The One LSC Procurement has four distinct service lines:- Procurement- Strategic Relationship Management- Systems & e-Commerce- Logistics and Supply Chain Job responsibilities The post holder will take direction from the Head of Service - Procurement but work independently and proactively. Support Procurement Managers and project team members to formulate, develop and deliver an annual workplan that achieves savings and efficiency targets as well as other balanced scorecard objectives. Work independently to develop and deliver a personal annual workplan that achieves savings and efficiency targets as well as other balanced scorecard objectives. Provide support, commercial advice and guidance on procurement strategy to customers. Ensure stakeholders comply with Trust SFIs and adherence to all relevant procurement legislation. Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs of the Procurement team. Manage Procurement Managers and Senior Buyers including setting objectives, workload, monitoring performance, monitoring ongoing development and contribution to the success and effectiveness of the team. Review and develop the member Trusts non-pay spend and the planning and implementation of best value for money initiatives. Participate in the One LSC Procurement strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by customers so achieving the departments objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the Trust. Work closely with senior procurement colleagues across the One LSC to ensure work with collaborative organisations such as NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services and the Operating Model Category Tower Service Providers (CTSPs) is co-ordinated and delivering maximum benefits. Lead on high value, complex and strategic projects. Lead on Model Hospital metrics relating to procurement performance. Person Specification Qualifications 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, Grade C/4 or above. Expert knowledge of procurement strategy acquired by professional procurement qualification (MCIPS) or NVQ level 4 plus MBA or equivalent experience. Vocational courses appropriate to the post. Willingness to undertake further appropriate study. Experience purchasing experience including team management at a Trust, shared service or large organisation with a varied portfolio, usually around 5 years Experience of working with and providing leadership and advice on complex procurements to clients/stakeholders at senior level to successfully deliver projects or agreed service level. Experience of working in and providing leadership in a busy, target driven team. Experience of developing and monitoring challenging savings plans to deliver benefits Experience of managing third party organisations to deliver cashable benefits. Experience of interpreting, analysing and using highly complex, sensitive and contentious information. Risk Management and Health&Safety Awareness Experience of planning and implementing procurement strategy. Evidenced experience of managing and successfully developing procurement staff. Evidenced experience of leading, managing and developing successful procurement teams. Knowledge and Skills Expert knowledge of EU Procurement Law. Working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word/Excel/Powerpoint). Management of complex data analysis. Significant team working (including leading) experience. Strategic planning experience for complex, high spends procurements. Ability to adjust strategy seamlessly. Tendering expertise, including high value procurements. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead, influence and persuade people at all levels. Able to influence and bring about change in a complex organisation. Strong decision making, analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on delivering and exceeding results. Must be able to travel across sites and beyond. Required to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets. Experience of NHS/government. Sound knowledge of public sector finance procedures/legislation. Large 'blue chip' private sector experience. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel. Personal Attributes Commitment to continuous improvement in the performance of: - self; - team, and; - One LSC. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Effective organisational, Interpersonal and presentation skills. Forward thinking results orientated. Leadership and delegation skills. Strong team player/team skills. Good organisational and administrative skills. Good motivator and a positive attitude towards change and development. Ability to cope under pressure. Ability to communicate at all levels. Other Access to a vehicle/transport to be able to work between sites. Able to flexibly work across all Trust locations as required Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. One LSC (multiple office sites across Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire and South Cumbria) One LSC (multiple office sites across Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire and South Cumbria)
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team are seeking applications for a Senior Procurement Manager. Applications are sought from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to deliveringsustainable NHS services for the future. Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role. The role will be onsite office based in one of our site locations Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust or Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust and the candidate will need to flexible and able to travel to other One LSC Hospitals. If you think you have the skills and motivation to take on these challenging and exciting roles and would like an informal discussion regarding the opportunity please contact theHeadof Service Procurement. As well as the job description there is an induction pack/staff handbook available on request to support your application and the transition into the NHS and the One LSC Procurement should you be successful. Main duties of the job Focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects ensuring legal compliance. The Senior Procurement Manager will work within the Procurement tower to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and achieve "balanced Scorecard" targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives:Savings and efficiency targetsImproving and maintaining compliance with procurement regulationsCustomer service You will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency. Contribute as part of the One LSC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team. Work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for One LSC Procurement customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement. Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including EU regulations and required process to be followed. Contribute as part of the One LSC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team. About us Created in November 2024, which superseded the Lancashire Procurement Cluster created in 2017, The One LSC Procurement team provides strategic procurement, commercial, logistics and supply chain services to the Trust Partners - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The organisation is a shared service model, hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The One LSC Procurement has four distinct service lines:- Procurement- Strategic Relationship Management- Systems & e-Commerce- Logistics and Supply Chain Job responsibilities The post holder will take direction from the Head of Service - Procurement but work independently and proactively. Support Procurement Managers and project team members to formulate, develop and deliver an annual workplan that achieves savings and efficiency targets as well as other balanced scorecard objectives. Work independently to develop and deliver a personal annual workplan that achieves savings and efficiency targets as well as other balanced scorecard objectives. Provide support, commercial advice and guidance on procurement strategy to customers. Ensure stakeholders comply with Trust SFIs and adherence to all relevant procurement legislation. Support and guide the professional and training developmental needs of the Procurement team. Manage Procurement Managers and Senior Buyers including setting objectives, workload, monitoring performance, monitoring ongoing development and contribution to the success and effectiveness of the team. Review and develop the member Trusts non-pay spend and the planning and implementation of best value for money initiatives. Participate in the One LSC Procurement strategy by ensuring it is communicated, understood and supported by customers so achieving the departments objectives and ensuring commercial arrangements are optimised throughout the Trust. Work closely with senior procurement colleagues across the One LSC to ensure work with collaborative organisations such as NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services and the Operating Model Category Tower Service Providers (CTSPs) is co-ordinated and delivering maximum benefits. Lead on high value, complex and strategic projects. Lead on Model Hospital metrics relating to procurement performance. Person Specification Qualifications 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, Grade C/4 or above. Expert knowledge of procurement strategy acquired by professional procurement qualification (MCIPS) or NVQ level 4 plus MBA or equivalent experience. Vocational courses appropriate to the post. Willingness to undertake further appropriate study. Experience purchasing experience including team management at a Trust, shared service or large organisation with a varied portfolio, usually around 5 years Experience of working with and providing leadership and advice on complex procurements to clients/stakeholders at senior level to successfully deliver projects or agreed service level. Experience of working in and providing leadership in a busy, target driven team. Experience of developing and monitoring challenging savings plans to deliver benefits Experience of managing third party organisations to deliver cashable benefits. Experience of interpreting, analysing and using highly complex, sensitive and contentious information. Risk Management and Health&Safety Awareness Experience of planning and implementing procurement strategy. Evidenced experience of managing and successfully developing procurement staff. Evidenced experience of leading, managing and developing successful procurement teams. Knowledge and Skills Expert knowledge of EU Procurement Law. Working knowledge of Microsoft packages (Word/Excel/Powerpoint). Management of complex data analysis. Significant team working (including leading) experience. Strategic planning experience for complex, high spends procurements. Ability to adjust strategy seamlessly. Tendering expertise, including high value procurements. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead, influence and persuade people at all levels. Able to influence and bring about change in a complex organisation. Strong decision making, analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on delivering and exceeding results. Must be able to travel across sites and beyond. Required to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets. Experience of NHS/government. Sound knowledge of public sector finance procedures/legislation. Large 'blue chip' private sector experience. Advanced knowledge of MS Excel. Personal Attributes Commitment to continuous improvement in the performance of: - self; - team, and; - One LSC. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Effective organisational, Interpersonal and presentation skills. Forward thinking results orientated. Leadership and delegation skills. Strong team player/team skills. Good organisational and administrative skills. Good motivator and a positive attitude towards change and development. Ability to cope under pressure. Ability to communicate at all levels. Other Access to a vehicle/transport to be able to work between sites. Able to flexibly work across all Trust locations as required Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. One LSC (multiple office sites across Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire and South Cumbria) One LSC (multiple office sites across Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire and South Cumbria)
Delivery Manager - Stockton Teesside Park (N107984) Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, United Kingdom About us You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global! Your role To be a successful Delivery Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available. To be a successful Delivery Manager you will: Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and where performance targets are achieved Demonstrate a hands on approach for all operational activities by working alongside the team, supporting the sales floors and store management team when needed Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do Ensure smooth running of the stockroom processes by continuously improving, identifying and solving problems - driving the highest stockroom and stock processing standards Always strive to ensure our beautifully presented stock is available to our customers as soon as possible We'll offer amazing benefits (see list further below). About you You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivate others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward Confident when dealing with people issues An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload Experience in working to productivity related performance targets is desirable but not essential In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship. What's next Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results 25% off most NEXT, MADE , Lipsy , Gap and Victoria's Secret products ( when purchased through NEXT) 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty Sharesave Scheme 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract) Early VIP access to sale stock Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Life assurance You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only) Direct to Work - Discount online and in store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line), or call us on / (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays). Job Info Job Identification N107984 Job Category Next Stores Posting Date 12/02/2025, 08:36 AM Apply Before 12/15/2025, 12:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations NEXT UNIT 14 GOODWOOD SQUARE TEESSIDE RETAIL PARK, THORNABY, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 7BW, GB
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Delivery Manager - Stockton Teesside Park (N107984) Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, United Kingdom About us You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we've gone global! Your role To be a successful Delivery Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding stock processing, stockroom organisation and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do so your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a high performing team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available. To be a successful Delivery Manager you will: Manage a team to deliver outstanding stock processing and stockroom organisation in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient, safe and where performance targets are achieved Demonstrate a hands on approach for all operational activities by working alongside the team, supporting the sales floors and store management team when needed Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do Ensure smooth running of the stockroom processes by continuously improving, identifying and solving problems - driving the highest stockroom and stock processing standards Always strive to ensure our beautifully presented stock is available to our customers as soon as possible We'll offer amazing benefits (see list further below). About you You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivate others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward Confident when dealing with people issues An effective multi tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload Experience in working to productivity related performance targets is desirable but not essential In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship. What's next Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results 25% off most NEXT, MADE , Lipsy , Gap and Victoria's Secret products ( when purchased through NEXT) 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty Sharesave Scheme 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract) Early VIP access to sale stock Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Life assurance You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only) Direct to Work - Discount online and in store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line), or call us on / (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays). Job Info Job Identification N107984 Job Category Next Stores Posting Date 12/02/2025, 08:36 AM Apply Before 12/15/2025, 12:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations NEXT UNIT 14 GOODWOOD SQUARE TEESSIDE RETAIL PARK, THORNABY, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 7BW, GB
Hotel: Corp Windsor, Windsor One, Arthur Road, IHG Hotels & Resorts, SL4 1RS Shape the Strategy Behind the World's Most Recognised Hospitality Brands Bring your strategic expertise to IHG to influence global commercial and marketing decisions that reach millions of guests worldwide. We have a brand-new opportunity for a Strategy Manager. In this highly visible role, you'll translate insight into action, partnering with senior leadership to define and deliver high-impact global initiatives across our leading portfolio of 20 brands. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we're re imagining what hospitality means for the modern traveller and we're looking for strategic thinkers to help lead the way. The role The Global Commercial & Marketing Strategy team at IHG leads major strategic projects across the brand, marketing, loyalty and commercial services functions to drive key business decisions against the highest impact areas, informing brand portfolio, growth and organization strategy. As a member of the strategy team, you will work closely with the Director of Global Commercial & Marketing Strategy and wider stakeholders to deliver insightful and company leading analyses of IHG and our competitors to evolve and drive the execution of IHG's global strategy. The Strategy Manager will use rigorous analytical and financial modeling skills to construct frameworks and business models to analyze key issues facing the company and its brands and recommend answers to complex business questions that enable long term revenue and profit growth. Key focus areas Enable strategy team members and project leaders to deliver the highest value customer growth initiatives by providing analytical support, insight, and driving key deliverables. Develop persuasive and compelling storylines around strategic initiatives for discussion and consensus. Build/maintain appropriate financial, market, industry, and consumer models to support planning and analysis work. Provide leadership for workstreams within larger strategy projects. Assist or lead on multiple work streams within complex projects all the way from project structuring to implementation planning, effectively navigating a complex matrix organisation. Build key relationships with colleagues in other departments and collaborate on data analysis and strategic initiatives. Develop presentations to support strategy discussions at Leadership Committee, project steering committees, and occasionally Board of Directors meetings. Maintain/integrate/leverage current information sources of competitor intelligence and industry trends, including ongoing analysis leading to new insights for senior management. Identify and capture key regional challenges and opportunities across the portfolio of brands, based on consumer insights, brand health tracking, competitive intelligence, and market developments. Technical Skills and Knowledge Demonstrated strategic thinking through a proven ability to analyze markets, performance data, and business issues and draw insight/conclusions. Experience framing complex problems and providing structured analysis and recommendations via visualization and storytelling. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to address all levels within the organization to develop consensus. Excellent interpersonal skills required to build relationships across business units for collaboration, data requests, and joint analysis. Ability to balance multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders and prioritize and manage time effectively. Strong financial modeling (DCF, NPV, accounting) / analytical skills. High degree of accountability, self motivation, and personal responsibility. Results oriented. At IHG, you'll join a strategy team that works at the heart of a global FTSE 100 business, with the scope to make a visible impact. Apply today to help shape the future of hospitality with IHG Hotels & Resorts. Closing date for applications 19th December 2025 Who we are At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG. Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love. We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Hotel: Corp Windsor, Windsor One, Arthur Road, IHG Hotels & Resorts, SL4 1RS Shape the Strategy Behind the World's Most Recognised Hospitality Brands Bring your strategic expertise to IHG to influence global commercial and marketing decisions that reach millions of guests worldwide. We have a brand-new opportunity for a Strategy Manager. In this highly visible role, you'll translate insight into action, partnering with senior leadership to define and deliver high-impact global initiatives across our leading portfolio of 20 brands. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we're re imagining what hospitality means for the modern traveller and we're looking for strategic thinkers to help lead the way. The role The Global Commercial & Marketing Strategy team at IHG leads major strategic projects across the brand, marketing, loyalty and commercial services functions to drive key business decisions against the highest impact areas, informing brand portfolio, growth and organization strategy. As a member of the strategy team, you will work closely with the Director of Global Commercial & Marketing Strategy and wider stakeholders to deliver insightful and company leading analyses of IHG and our competitors to evolve and drive the execution of IHG's global strategy. The Strategy Manager will use rigorous analytical and financial modeling skills to construct frameworks and business models to analyze key issues facing the company and its brands and recommend answers to complex business questions that enable long term revenue and profit growth. Key focus areas Enable strategy team members and project leaders to deliver the highest value customer growth initiatives by providing analytical support, insight, and driving key deliverables. Develop persuasive and compelling storylines around strategic initiatives for discussion and consensus. Build/maintain appropriate financial, market, industry, and consumer models to support planning and analysis work. Provide leadership for workstreams within larger strategy projects. Assist or lead on multiple work streams within complex projects all the way from project structuring to implementation planning, effectively navigating a complex matrix organisation. Build key relationships with colleagues in other departments and collaborate on data analysis and strategic initiatives. Develop presentations to support strategy discussions at Leadership Committee, project steering committees, and occasionally Board of Directors meetings. Maintain/integrate/leverage current information sources of competitor intelligence and industry trends, including ongoing analysis leading to new insights for senior management. Identify and capture key regional challenges and opportunities across the portfolio of brands, based on consumer insights, brand health tracking, competitive intelligence, and market developments. Technical Skills and Knowledge Demonstrated strategic thinking through a proven ability to analyze markets, performance data, and business issues and draw insight/conclusions. Experience framing complex problems and providing structured analysis and recommendations via visualization and storytelling. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to address all levels within the organization to develop consensus. Excellent interpersonal skills required to build relationships across business units for collaboration, data requests, and joint analysis. Ability to balance multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders and prioritize and manage time effectively. Strong financial modeling (DCF, NPV, accounting) / analytical skills. High degree of accountability, self motivation, and personal responsibility. Results oriented. At IHG, you'll join a strategy team that works at the heart of a global FTSE 100 business, with the scope to make a visible impact. Apply today to help shape the future of hospitality with IHG Hotels & Resorts. Closing date for applications 19th December 2025 Who we are At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG. Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love. We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Director, Product - Payments Funds In (EMEA, APAC, MEPA) - London Are you passionate about creating world class payment solutions and driving innovation in a truly global financial services organization? Would you like to lead the strategy and execution for expanding and optimizing a payments network that serves millions of customers worldwide? Are you ready to shape the future of how money moves in key regions across EMEA, APAC, and MEPA? Join Western Union as Director, Product - Payments Funds In (EMEA, APAC, MEPA). Western Union powers your pursuit. We are seeking an experienced Director of Product to lead the regional execution and evolution of our funds in payments strategy. This role will oversee a high performing product team focused on expanding and optimizing our network of payment methods-critical to driving both near and long term growth for Western Union. As a key member of the global Payments Product organization, you will shape and execute strategic initiatives that deliver innovation, efficiency, and market competitiveness. Your work will be grounded in competitive analysis, industry trends, business goals, and strategic partnerships, with a focus on enabling seamless, compliant, and cost effective customer experiences across the region. You'll play a pivotal role in building a best in class remittance payments platform, helping us better serve customers around the world and solidify Western Union's position as a leader in global money movement. Role Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of product managers responsible for the full product lifecycle-from ideation, discovery, and solution design to development, testing, launch, and ongoing optimization. Prioritises work for more junior members of the product team, directs the team's efforts around run, grow, and transform type programmes and initiatives. Drive the regional payments funds in roadmap, making strategic priority decisions informed by market research, customer insights, and business goals. Shapes and evolves the way of working for the product team by establishing high performing stakeholder relationships with adjacent functions, and by refining agile and end to end PDLC practices. Creates the conditions under which product teams can thrive by shaping our people/talent, process/procedure, product, and technology strategy. Ideates and pilots innovative ways of fulfilling our product mission. Owns the product/platform roadmap and continuously makes priority decisions based on business cases, market, user, and customer impacts. Acts as steward to the investment made into our platforms by calling out risks and managing the total cost of ownership for any given capability. Establishes market positioning objectives for complex products and platforms. Continuously educates the product team, as well as internal and external stakeholders on the vision, mission, current and desired future state of our products and platforms. Define and track KPIs and OKRs, regularly reporting to senior leadership on performance, impact, and strategic direction. Acts as a change agent and driver of innovation. Role Requirements 7-10 years of product management experience in financial services-preferably within payments-plus 5+ years managing teams. Strong ability to leverage customer insights, market trends, and data to inform and execute product strategy. Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven expertise in both strategic and tactical product management, with hands on experience in agile methodologies and full end to end PDLC. Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, and execution across complex initiatives. Experience in market research and identifying opportunities for product innovation and expansion. Communication Skills: Excellent writing and communication skills. A robust technological background and proven problem solving abilities with a solid understanding of technology and business processes. Track record of driving measurable impact through product delivery and team development. We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next. Western Union is well positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company -transforming lives and communities.More than moving money, we design easy to use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at You will also have access to short term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best in class development platforms, to name a few (). Please see the location specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. Your United Kingdom specific benefits include: 25 days annual leave - plus 8 public holidays Comprehensive life & medical cover - including dependents. Contributory pension plan Western Union values in person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face to face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem solve together, and innovate. Our Hybrid Work Model categorises each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. Estimated Job Posting End Date: 12-31-2025 This application window is a good faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.
Dec 15, 2025
Full time
Director, Product - Payments Funds In (EMEA, APAC, MEPA) - London Are you passionate about creating world class payment solutions and driving innovation in a truly global financial services organization? Would you like to lead the strategy and execution for expanding and optimizing a payments network that serves millions of customers worldwide? Are you ready to shape the future of how money moves in key regions across EMEA, APAC, and MEPA? Join Western Union as Director, Product - Payments Funds In (EMEA, APAC, MEPA). Western Union powers your pursuit. We are seeking an experienced Director of Product to lead the regional execution and evolution of our funds in payments strategy. This role will oversee a high performing product team focused on expanding and optimizing our network of payment methods-critical to driving both near and long term growth for Western Union. As a key member of the global Payments Product organization, you will shape and execute strategic initiatives that deliver innovation, efficiency, and market competitiveness. Your work will be grounded in competitive analysis, industry trends, business goals, and strategic partnerships, with a focus on enabling seamless, compliant, and cost effective customer experiences across the region. You'll play a pivotal role in building a best in class remittance payments platform, helping us better serve customers around the world and solidify Western Union's position as a leader in global money movement. Role Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of product managers responsible for the full product lifecycle-from ideation, discovery, and solution design to development, testing, launch, and ongoing optimization. Prioritises work for more junior members of the product team, directs the team's efforts around run, grow, and transform type programmes and initiatives. Drive the regional payments funds in roadmap, making strategic priority decisions informed by market research, customer insights, and business goals. Shapes and evolves the way of working for the product team by establishing high performing stakeholder relationships with adjacent functions, and by refining agile and end to end PDLC practices. Creates the conditions under which product teams can thrive by shaping our people/talent, process/procedure, product, and technology strategy. Ideates and pilots innovative ways of fulfilling our product mission. Owns the product/platform roadmap and continuously makes priority decisions based on business cases, market, user, and customer impacts. Acts as steward to the investment made into our platforms by calling out risks and managing the total cost of ownership for any given capability. Establishes market positioning objectives for complex products and platforms. Continuously educates the product team, as well as internal and external stakeholders on the vision, mission, current and desired future state of our products and platforms. Define and track KPIs and OKRs, regularly reporting to senior leadership on performance, impact, and strategic direction. Acts as a change agent and driver of innovation. Role Requirements 7-10 years of product management experience in financial services-preferably within payments-plus 5+ years managing teams. Strong ability to leverage customer insights, market trends, and data to inform and execute product strategy. Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Proven expertise in both strategic and tactical product management, with hands on experience in agile methodologies and full end to end PDLC. Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, and execution across complex initiatives. Experience in market research and identifying opportunities for product innovation and expansion. Communication Skills: Excellent writing and communication skills. A robust technological background and proven problem solving abilities with a solid understanding of technology and business processes. Track record of driving measurable impact through product delivery and team development. We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what's next. Western Union is well positioned to become the world's most accessible financial services company -transforming lives and communities.More than moving money, we design easy to use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You'll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you're ready to help drive the future of financial services, it's time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at You will also have access to short term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best in class development platforms, to name a few (). Please see the location specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. Your United Kingdom specific benefits include: 25 days annual leave - plus 8 public holidays Comprehensive life & medical cover - including dependents. Contributory pension plan Western Union values in person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face to face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem solve together, and innovate. Our Hybrid Work Model categorises each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week. We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws. Estimated Job Posting End Date: 12-31-2025 This application window is a good faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.
Air-Conditioning Engineer Salary:£42,000 before overtime or bonuses Benefits: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, Company van and fuel provided, Generous pension scheme, Life assurance Division: Facilities Management Location: Coventry Contract Type & Hours: Permanent Full Time 40 hours Monday to Friday About theAir-Conditioning Engineer Role We are seeking a dependable and experienced Air-Conditioning Engineer to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance across a UK retail contract portfolio. The role involve working on huge AC systems for large retail facilities. While the role is air-conditioning focused, a multi-skilled approach with solid mechanical and electrical (M&E) knowledge is essential. Air-Conditioning Engineer Key Responsibilities Perform scheduled Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and respond promptly to reactive maintenance and breakdowns within retail stores and distribution sites. Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on a wide range of air conditioning systems, including, VRFs, AHUs, DX units, and occasional central plant equipment. Support system upgrades and retrofit projects, ensuring minimal disruption to retail operations. Provide accurate quotations for remedial work or system replacements after service visits. Complete and maintain FGAS compliance records and update internal reporting platforms. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, subcontractors, and retail site managers to deliver seamless service. Air-Conditioning Engineer Essential Qualifications and Skills NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration ESSENTIAL F-Gas Certification (C&G 2079 Category 1).ESSENTIAL Strong knowledge of air conditioning systems and general mechanical building services. Previous experience in a mobile commercial or retail maintenance role. Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills with a proactive, customer-focused attitude. Full UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points). NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is desirable but not essential. TheAir-Conditioning Engineer is a moile role where your presence makes a real difference. Click Apply Now submitting your latest CV and I will be in touch with you via email, SMS or phone call! Recruitment .co .uk JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 14, 2025
Full time
Air-Conditioning Engineer Salary:£42,000 before overtime or bonuses Benefits: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, Company van and fuel provided, Generous pension scheme, Life assurance Division: Facilities Management Location: Coventry Contract Type & Hours: Permanent Full Time 40 hours Monday to Friday About theAir-Conditioning Engineer Role We are seeking a dependable and experienced Air-Conditioning Engineer to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance across a UK retail contract portfolio. The role involve working on huge AC systems for large retail facilities. While the role is air-conditioning focused, a multi-skilled approach with solid mechanical and electrical (M&E) knowledge is essential. Air-Conditioning Engineer Key Responsibilities Perform scheduled Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and respond promptly to reactive maintenance and breakdowns within retail stores and distribution sites. Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on a wide range of air conditioning systems, including, VRFs, AHUs, DX units, and occasional central plant equipment. Support system upgrades and retrofit projects, ensuring minimal disruption to retail operations. Provide accurate quotations for remedial work or system replacements after service visits. Complete and maintain FGAS compliance records and update internal reporting platforms. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, subcontractors, and retail site managers to deliver seamless service. Air-Conditioning Engineer Essential Qualifications and Skills NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration ESSENTIAL F-Gas Certification (C&G 2079 Category 1).ESSENTIAL Strong knowledge of air conditioning systems and general mechanical building services. Previous experience in a mobile commercial or retail maintenance role. Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills with a proactive, customer-focused attitude. Full UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points). NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is desirable but not essential. TheAir-Conditioning Engineer is a moile role where your presence makes a real difference. Click Apply Now submitting your latest CV and I will be in touch with you via email, SMS or phone call! Recruitment .co .uk JBRP1_UKTJ
Procurement Manager Reporting Location: London - 16 Hatfields Workplace Type: Hybrid TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer - from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection/recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Work collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.
Dec 14, 2025
Full time
Procurement Manager Reporting Location: London - 16 Hatfields Workplace Type: Hybrid TEAM: EU Sourcing - Packaging Category Services REPORTING TO: VP, Indirect Category Management ABOUT US tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world's leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions - from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald's, T-Mobile, O2, Hilton, Samsung, Starbucks, and adidas. Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best. WHAT MATTERS THE MOST Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving. tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at WHY WE THINK YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE As the Procurement Manager you will support our customers (food service & consumer brands) within the designated UK & EU customer markets in development of procurement strategies and help source commercially viable and scalable packaging solutions. Act as Packaging Material Buyer - from data collection, request for quotation, quotes comparison, supplier selection/recommendation, pricing for customer discussions and business case development Work collaboratively across key procurement functions - Product Management, SRM, Procurement Services to leverage supplier and system data to improve and harmonise on supplier efficiencies Help & facilitate sourcing of packaging for all regional portfolio brand customers and projects, support innovations (local, regional), cost savings projects, promotional and sampling activities Drive and support sustainability agenda as required to meet specific brand or market legislation goals Manage strategic relationship with all packaging suppliers while driving continuous improvement. Lead and manage packaging operations requirements for all projects including lead time for new product and/or new artwork, quotations, spend compilation and reporting, as well as helping packaging teams on packaging material readiness for trial runs and commercial scale-up Review and negotiate quarterly price movement and provide accurate price forecasting (when needed) Ensure suppliers reliability and compliance to buying specification, sourcing, and quality requirements. Ensure optimum packaging capacity across supplier sites Scan market for potential packaging suppliers, carry out supplier qualification and onboarding working with cross functional teams within TMS Supply Chain Creation/Execution of Portfolio Strategy for Packaging. Adoption of supplier segmentation processes to develop appropriate SRM strategies. Support NPD activities. Driving and supporting customer goals to meet net zero emission targets in packaging solutions across the supplier footprint WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY Significant team and cross functional interaction as can be encouraged when implementing a strategy and sensible buying initiatives. Effective internal and external collaborator management and overall project management is core to this role. Large level of influencing, for someone who is confident in engaging across all levels of seniority and works towards achieving excellence in packaging and inquisitive buying across all packaging categories sourced SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'D LIKE YOU TO HAVE Academic - Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistic/Transportation or equivalent Relevant work experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Experience in any CPG or Packaging Supplier Comprehensive professional understanding of procurement principles, procedures, and processes Ability to proactively identify and solve issues using strong analytical and decision-making skills Proven project and information leadership skills If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.