Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Chief Supporter Officer (CSO). As part of our Marketing and Reader Revenue team (MRR) you'll work closely alongside the CSO on a day-to-day basis to support them with their key priorities, business area, special projects and daily and weekly objectives. This role is ideally suited to a proactive individual who is passionate about working in an internationally-focused, progressive journalism organisation. About the Role Understand the CSO's priorities and proactively plan their time in order to maximise their efficiency. Complex diary management, including the scheduling of all internal and external meetings across multiple time zones, video and audio conference calls, travel and events. Extensive inbox management; prioritising and sorting a high frequency of incoming emails; acting on behalf of the CSO to respond directly to emails where appropriate. Run regular updates with the CSO, working with them to prioritise tasks and meeting requests with long and short term planning and goal setting. Acting as both gate-keeper and first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholder communication. Fielding and directing requests where necessary and assisting with incoming enquiries in a timely manner. Organisation and coordination of internal and external business meetings, including full management of all meeting logistics, agendas, guest lists, venue liaison, travel, briefing materials and any necessary technical support. Manage the CSO's expenses. Work strategically with the Marketing and Reader Revenue senior leadership team to manage department culture. About You Extensive Executive Assistant experience at C-Suite level within a large or global organisation Experience working in a fast-paced business along with an understanding of the media landscape Exceptional time management and organisational skills, including complex diary management and travel arrangements Excellent verbal, written, grammatical, editing and proofing skills. Experience with Google Suite and MS Office. Proactive, with a proven ability to anticipate actions, requirements and contingency plans to ensure various conflicting deadlines are met and commitments achieved Able to build relationships quickly with stakeholders at all levels and work in the strictest of confidence . Process-oriented thinking and strong attention to detail with an anticipatory, forward planning mindset. A flexible can do attitude, adaptable, agile and enjoys a challenge. Diplomatic and confident decision maker. Manages confidential information with a discreet and tactful approach. We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian or minority-ethnic (BAME), or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to Apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is Monday 12th January 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for an Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Chief Supporter Officer (CSO). As part of our Marketing and Reader Revenue team (MRR) you'll work closely alongside the CSO on a day-to-day basis to support them with their key priorities, business area, special projects and daily and weekly objectives. This role is ideally suited to a proactive individual who is passionate about working in an internationally-focused, progressive journalism organisation. About the Role Understand the CSO's priorities and proactively plan their time in order to maximise their efficiency. Complex diary management, including the scheduling of all internal and external meetings across multiple time zones, video and audio conference calls, travel and events. Extensive inbox management; prioritising and sorting a high frequency of incoming emails; acting on behalf of the CSO to respond directly to emails where appropriate. Run regular updates with the CSO, working with them to prioritise tasks and meeting requests with long and short term planning and goal setting. Acting as both gate-keeper and first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholder communication. Fielding and directing requests where necessary and assisting with incoming enquiries in a timely manner. Organisation and coordination of internal and external business meetings, including full management of all meeting logistics, agendas, guest lists, venue liaison, travel, briefing materials and any necessary technical support. Manage the CSO's expenses. Work strategically with the Marketing and Reader Revenue senior leadership team to manage department culture. About You Extensive Executive Assistant experience at C-Suite level within a large or global organisation Experience working in a fast-paced business along with an understanding of the media landscape Exceptional time management and organisational skills, including complex diary management and travel arrangements Excellent verbal, written, grammatical, editing and proofing skills. Experience with Google Suite and MS Office. Proactive, with a proven ability to anticipate actions, requirements and contingency plans to ensure various conflicting deadlines are met and commitments achieved Able to build relationships quickly with stakeholders at all levels and work in the strictest of confidence . Process-oriented thinking and strong attention to detail with an anticipatory, forward planning mindset. A flexible can do attitude, adaptable, agile and enjoys a challenge. Diplomatic and confident decision maker. Manages confidential information with a discreet and tactful approach. We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian or minority-ethnic (BAME), or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to Apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is Monday 12th January 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Halecroft Recruitment is partnering with a leading business based in Altrincham to find a creative and driven Marketing Support professional. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, growing company where your ideas, energy, and digital skills will directly shape the future of their marketing presence. Role Overview In this varied and creative role, you ll support the delivery of multi-channel marketing campaigns, helping to elevate the brand and engage key audiences across teams, schools, and sports clubs. You ll combine strong design capability with excellent organisation and a flair for digital content. Key Responsibilities Design: Create eye-catching, professional digital assets for campaigns that ensure the brand stands out in its specialist market. Content Creation: Write, edit, and proof compelling copy for websites, email campaigns, and social platforms. Social Media Management: Manage the company s social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, with Instagram likely to follow), driving engagement and delivering creative campaigns. CRM & Database Management: Plan and execute targeted campaigns to enhance customer relationships and support sales growth. Email Marketing: Develop tailored email campaigns that speak directly to key audience groups. Analytics & Reporting: Track campaign performance and provide actionable insights to support continuous improvement. About You We re looking for someone passionate about marketing, excited by the world of sportswear, and eager to bring fresh ideas to the table. You ll be hands-on, proactive, and confident working across a wide range of marketing activities. You will ideally have: A marketing apprenticeship, a CIM qualification, or a marketing-related degree. Experience in B2B marketing, ideally in retail, sportswear, or apparel. Strong design skills with experience using Adobe or similar design tools. A natural ability to create engaging written, visual, and digital content. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Confidence working with data to inform and shape campaigns. A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. What s on Offer You ll be joining a supportive team that truly values its people. Benefits include: Training and career progression opportunities Bonus scheme Pension contributions Medicash healthcare plan 23 days holiday + loyalty programme Regular team events and Kudos awards In-house Pilates sessions & weekly fresh fruit Free on-site parking Hours: June August: Mon Fri, 7:50 am 4:30 pm, Sept May: Mon Fri, 7:50 am 5:00 pm Please note this role is fully office-based. Only candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Halecroft Recruitment is partnering with a leading business based in Altrincham to find a creative and driven Marketing Support professional. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, growing company where your ideas, energy, and digital skills will directly shape the future of their marketing presence. Role Overview In this varied and creative role, you ll support the delivery of multi-channel marketing campaigns, helping to elevate the brand and engage key audiences across teams, schools, and sports clubs. You ll combine strong design capability with excellent organisation and a flair for digital content. Key Responsibilities Design: Create eye-catching, professional digital assets for campaigns that ensure the brand stands out in its specialist market. Content Creation: Write, edit, and proof compelling copy for websites, email campaigns, and social platforms. Social Media Management: Manage the company s social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, with Instagram likely to follow), driving engagement and delivering creative campaigns. CRM & Database Management: Plan and execute targeted campaigns to enhance customer relationships and support sales growth. Email Marketing: Develop tailored email campaigns that speak directly to key audience groups. Analytics & Reporting: Track campaign performance and provide actionable insights to support continuous improvement. About You We re looking for someone passionate about marketing, excited by the world of sportswear, and eager to bring fresh ideas to the table. You ll be hands-on, proactive, and confident working across a wide range of marketing activities. You will ideally have: A marketing apprenticeship, a CIM qualification, or a marketing-related degree. Experience in B2B marketing, ideally in retail, sportswear, or apparel. Strong design skills with experience using Adobe or similar design tools. A natural ability to create engaging written, visual, and digital content. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects. Confidence working with data to inform and shape campaigns. A collaborative approach with excellent communication skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. What s on Offer You ll be joining a supportive team that truly values its people. Benefits include: Training and career progression opportunities Bonus scheme Pension contributions Medicash healthcare plan 23 days holiday + loyalty programme Regular team events and Kudos awards In-house Pilates sessions & weekly fresh fruit Free on-site parking Hours: June August: Mon Fri, 7:50 am 4:30 pm, Sept May: Mon Fri, 7:50 am 5:00 pm Please note this role is fully office-based. Only candidates who have the Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role.
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and four global divisions, all experts in their field. Job Description Reporting into our Early Careers Manager and working primarily out of our newly opened office in the centre of Birmingham with occasional travel to our other UK offices. The Early Careers Partner will develop others and drive our apprenticeship, scholarship, intern, graduate and T-Level programmes and other outreach and early career activities. Overseeing both the academic and pastoral support of our early career community, identifying training and development opportunities for them to progress their careers and realise their full potential. Becoming a mentor, coach, advisor, teacher and trusted confidant. The Early Careers Partner will work with HR and TA to build our talent pipeline for Smiths' future and raise our profile as an employer of choice. This is a full-time role, based out of our Birmingham office 4 days per week. Duties: To lead and deliver a high-quality apprenticeship programmes across our Group functions for new staff and existing employees that supports the growth, development and success of apprentices Partner closely with HR, our TA team and hiring managers to recruit and attract new candidates Create and deliver onboarding training for Apprentices, Interns and Graduates and their Managers, successfully induct new Apprentices into the business Provide day-to-day leadership, support, and performance management for apprentices Conduct regular 1-to-1 reviews/check ins, setting development goals and supporting apprentices with HR and compliance needs to ensure they successfully pass EPA Oversee and design our rotational Apprenticeship programmes Partner with line managers to ensure apprentices receive appropriate on-the-job training Build strong relationships with Training Providers to monitor feedback and look for improvements. Develop and implement strategies to enhance apprentice engagement, retention and completion rates Ensure apprentices gain their qualifications and successfully pass EPA Monitor our DAS account and provide monthly reporting on Apprentice activity Work with HR and workforce planning activities to ensure we have the right skills and talent for Smith's future Deliver training for line managers to ensure they are managing Apprentices, Interns and Graduates effectively Partner with Marketing and Communications to raise the profile of our Apprenticeship programmes and Smith's Group as an employer Develop an outreach strategy and partner with universities and local schools/colleges Seek potential bursary funding from government/local authority Provide safeguarding support and pastoral care for our EC community Create opportunities for early career professionals to connect, network, support community initiatives and have fun! You should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive, and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity. Qualifications A background in either HR/L&D and or Talent Acquisition Previous experience of recruiting for, setting up and managing apprenticeship, intern or graduate programmes Extensive knowledge of the Growth and Skills Levy, DAS Accounts and Apprenticeship Standards Experience of creating content for and delivering training A background in safeguarding, quality and compliance of apprenticeship delivery Knowledge of apprentice levy funding rules and regulatory requirements Strong organisational and time management skills A strong leader with line management skills who builds trust and accountability Energetic and enthusiastic approach to fit in with our business culture Desirable: Energetic and enthusiastic approach to fit in with our business culture Experience of managing Outreach programmes Additional Information What We Offer Career Growth: Be a key part of our digital transformation journey, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global enterprise. Impactful Work: Lead initiatives that have a direct impact on the efficiency and success of a world-class business. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate experts in a culture that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options that support your well-being and work-life balance. Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place. Diversity & Inclusion: We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )
Jan 04, 2026
Full time
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and four global divisions, all experts in their field. Job Description Reporting into our Early Careers Manager and working primarily out of our newly opened office in the centre of Birmingham with occasional travel to our other UK offices. The Early Careers Partner will develop others and drive our apprenticeship, scholarship, intern, graduate and T-Level programmes and other outreach and early career activities. Overseeing both the academic and pastoral support of our early career community, identifying training and development opportunities for them to progress their careers and realise their full potential. Becoming a mentor, coach, advisor, teacher and trusted confidant. The Early Careers Partner will work with HR and TA to build our talent pipeline for Smiths' future and raise our profile as an employer of choice. This is a full-time role, based out of our Birmingham office 4 days per week. Duties: To lead and deliver a high-quality apprenticeship programmes across our Group functions for new staff and existing employees that supports the growth, development and success of apprentices Partner closely with HR, our TA team and hiring managers to recruit and attract new candidates Create and deliver onboarding training for Apprentices, Interns and Graduates and their Managers, successfully induct new Apprentices into the business Provide day-to-day leadership, support, and performance management for apprentices Conduct regular 1-to-1 reviews/check ins, setting development goals and supporting apprentices with HR and compliance needs to ensure they successfully pass EPA Oversee and design our rotational Apprenticeship programmes Partner with line managers to ensure apprentices receive appropriate on-the-job training Build strong relationships with Training Providers to monitor feedback and look for improvements. Develop and implement strategies to enhance apprentice engagement, retention and completion rates Ensure apprentices gain their qualifications and successfully pass EPA Monitor our DAS account and provide monthly reporting on Apprentice activity Work with HR and workforce planning activities to ensure we have the right skills and talent for Smith's future Deliver training for line managers to ensure they are managing Apprentices, Interns and Graduates effectively Partner with Marketing and Communications to raise the profile of our Apprenticeship programmes and Smith's Group as an employer Develop an outreach strategy and partner with universities and local schools/colleges Seek potential bursary funding from government/local authority Provide safeguarding support and pastoral care for our EC community Create opportunities for early career professionals to connect, network, support community initiatives and have fun! You should note that your title and job description are not exhaustive, and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake other reasonable tasks within your capacity. Qualifications A background in either HR/L&D and or Talent Acquisition Previous experience of recruiting for, setting up and managing apprenticeship, intern or graduate programmes Extensive knowledge of the Growth and Skills Levy, DAS Accounts and Apprenticeship Standards Experience of creating content for and delivering training A background in safeguarding, quality and compliance of apprenticeship delivery Knowledge of apprentice levy funding rules and regulatory requirements Strong organisational and time management skills A strong leader with line management skills who builds trust and accountability Energetic and enthusiastic approach to fit in with our business culture Desirable: Energetic and enthusiastic approach to fit in with our business culture Experience of managing Outreach programmes Additional Information What We Offer Career Growth: Be a key part of our digital transformation journey, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global enterprise. Impactful Work: Lead initiatives that have a direct impact on the efficiency and success of a world-class business. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate experts in a culture that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options that support your well-being and work-life balance. Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place. Diversity & Inclusion: We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc )
Salary: £60000 - £65,000 per annum Employment type: Permanent Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Head of School for Business Management and Creativity Department: Business Management Pathways Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require regular travel into our UK locations listed below when required. Travel each week will fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. Travel will be required into the following locations: Coventry head office Birmingham campus Leeds campus Nottingham campus Manchester campus London area (Tower Hill, Holborn & Ealing) Newcastle About Arden University We are an aspirational and multi award winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first choice university for career focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department The Head of Department will lead the Department of Business Management Pathways within the School of Business Management and Creativity. This Department is home to a suite of programmes which offer students the opportunity to specialise in one area as part of a core Business Management programme, such as Marketing, HRM or Accounting and Finance. In addition students in this Department also study joint programmes combining Business with subjects such as law and computing. The Department is also responsible for teaching on business and management apprenticeship programmes. About the Opportunity You will focus on providing academic leadership within the department of Business Management Pathways and be accountable for achieving outstanding quality features within Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Outstanding quality features within Student Experience includes: Embedding outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices to support students' learning, progression, and attainment. Inspiring and engaging course content (including physical and virtual learning resources) and delivery that stretches learners to develop knowledge to their fullest potential. Outstanding quality features within Student Outcomes includes: Tailored departmental approaches for learners in and progress beyond their studies. Delivering outstanding departmental rates of continuation and completion for learners as well as setting programme curriculums that provide learners with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviour to progress into managerial or professional employment, or further study. You will also line manage Senior Lecturers and potentially other members of the academic team. You will be responsible for recruitment of outstanding academic staff in their department and potentially undertake teaching and related duties on programmes relevant to their area of expertise, where possible. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and academic leadership to shape the vision, growth, and excellence of our courses. Oversee curriculum innovation, ensuring relevance to global business challenges and emerging technologies. Lead, mentor, and develop academic staff to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and research informed teaching. Strengthen partnerships with industry and professional bodies to ensure programmes deliver real world impact. Drive innovation in delivery modes, including blended and digital learning. About You We're looking for a collaborative, inspiring and student centred leader with significant experience in Business Management education. You will be an inspirational academic leader with: A strong record of teaching, programme development, and leadership within Business education, including experience of apprenticeship delivery. A forward looking mindset with an understanding of the opportunities presented by digital innovation and AI. Excellent communication, collaboration, and people management skills. The vision and energy to shape the next generation of transformative leaders. Essential Skills & Experience Masters (or equivalent) HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (e.g., PG Cert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS/QTS). Proven leadership, people management, and team building skills. A successful track record of leading academic programmes, achieving high levels of Student Experience, Outcomes, and Satisfaction (TEF metrics). Demonstrated ability to develop innovative environments for teaching, research, and industry focused activities. Desirable Skills & Qualifications PhD or equivalent Level 7 qualification. Management training or qualifications showcasing leadership capabilities. Why Arden At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday + bank holidays on top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles) Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. Closing Date: 5th January We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer the guidance here. Sponsorship statement Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Salary: £60000 - £65,000 per annum Employment type: Permanent Hours per week: 37 Reporting into: Head of School for Business Management and Creativity Department: Business Management Pathways Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require regular travel into our UK locations listed below when required. Travel each week will fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. Travel will be required into the following locations: Coventry head office Birmingham campus Leeds campus Nottingham campus Manchester campus London area (Tower Hill, Holborn & Ealing) Newcastle About Arden University We are an aspirational and multi award winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first choice university for career focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations. About our Department The Head of Department will lead the Department of Business Management Pathways within the School of Business Management and Creativity. This Department is home to a suite of programmes which offer students the opportunity to specialise in one area as part of a core Business Management programme, such as Marketing, HRM or Accounting and Finance. In addition students in this Department also study joint programmes combining Business with subjects such as law and computing. The Department is also responsible for teaching on business and management apprenticeship programmes. About the Opportunity You will focus on providing academic leadership within the department of Business Management Pathways and be accountable for achieving outstanding quality features within Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Outstanding quality features within Student Experience includes: Embedding outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices to support students' learning, progression, and attainment. Inspiring and engaging course content (including physical and virtual learning resources) and delivery that stretches learners to develop knowledge to their fullest potential. Outstanding quality features within Student Outcomes includes: Tailored departmental approaches for learners in and progress beyond their studies. Delivering outstanding departmental rates of continuation and completion for learners as well as setting programme curriculums that provide learners with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviour to progress into managerial or professional employment, or further study. You will also line manage Senior Lecturers and potentially other members of the academic team. You will be responsible for recruitment of outstanding academic staff in their department and potentially undertake teaching and related duties on programmes relevant to their area of expertise, where possible. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and academic leadership to shape the vision, growth, and excellence of our courses. Oversee curriculum innovation, ensuring relevance to global business challenges and emerging technologies. Lead, mentor, and develop academic staff to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and research informed teaching. Strengthen partnerships with industry and professional bodies to ensure programmes deliver real world impact. Drive innovation in delivery modes, including blended and digital learning. About You We're looking for a collaborative, inspiring and student centred leader with significant experience in Business Management education. You will be an inspirational academic leader with: A strong record of teaching, programme development, and leadership within Business education, including experience of apprenticeship delivery. A forward looking mindset with an understanding of the opportunities presented by digital innovation and AI. Excellent communication, collaboration, and people management skills. The vision and energy to shape the next generation of transformative leaders. Essential Skills & Experience Masters (or equivalent) HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (e.g., PG Cert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS/QTS). Proven leadership, people management, and team building skills. A successful track record of leading academic programmes, achieving high levels of Student Experience, Outcomes, and Satisfaction (TEF metrics). Demonstrated ability to develop innovative environments for teaching, research, and industry focused activities. Desirable Skills & Qualifications PhD or equivalent Level 7 qualification. Management training or qualifications showcasing leadership capabilities. Why Arden At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from: 30 days holiday + bank holidays on top, and even a Christmas closure! A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7% SimplyHealth plan option Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles) Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Plus, other excellent benefits Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education Our Values Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you. Closing Date: 5th January We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible. If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer the guidance here. Sponsorship statement Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Here at Whitbread, we are seeking an Ecommerce Executive to join our commercial team. In this role, you'll support the Ecommerce Manager in delivering commercial performance, personalisation, optimisation, and experimentation across a key digital domain. You will also be able to support executing day-to-day activities that drive revenue, conversion, and customer value, ensuring that our customers have the best digital experience. Role: Ecommerce Executive Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 dependant on skills and experiences Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Location: Holborn What you'll be doing: As an Ecommerce Executive, you will provide a support role to the Ecommerce Manager and be given responsibility for a set of projects and priorities defined and agreed with the Ecommerce Manager. In this support role you will monitor key performance indicators, analyse trends, and report findings to the Ecommerce Manager and relevant stakeholders. As well as this, you will help ensure tagging, tracking, and analytics are implemented correctly, and contribute to the measurement and reporting of domain performance. Alongside the above, you will help identify friction points in the customer journey and make recommendations to better the process for the customers as well as assist the Ecommerce Manager with new product launches. What you'll need: Previous experience in an Ecommerce position or similar Proven experience supporting commercial performance and product launches Strong analytical skills, especially in interpreting e-commerce data and performance metrics. Understanding of e-commerce, personalisation, optimisation, and experimentation principles. Strong communication skills and stakeholder management skills Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of digital marketing at Premier Inn. We are proud to have been recognised as a Top Employer for 14 consecutive years, voted a top apprenticeship employer by Department of Education and Rate my Apprenticeship, this year we placed in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index for our commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion at Whitbread and have been awarded as a Top 25 Exemplary Employer in the Investing in Ethnicity Parliamentary Matrix as the only hospitality company leading the way in terms of Inclusion.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Here at Whitbread, we are seeking an Ecommerce Executive to join our commercial team. In this role, you'll support the Ecommerce Manager in delivering commercial performance, personalisation, optimisation, and experimentation across a key digital domain. You will also be able to support executing day-to-day activities that drive revenue, conversion, and customer value, ensuring that our customers have the best digital experience. Role: Ecommerce Executive Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 dependant on skills and experiences Contract Type: Full time, Permanent Location: Holborn What you'll be doing: As an Ecommerce Executive, you will provide a support role to the Ecommerce Manager and be given responsibility for a set of projects and priorities defined and agreed with the Ecommerce Manager. In this support role you will monitor key performance indicators, analyse trends, and report findings to the Ecommerce Manager and relevant stakeholders. As well as this, you will help ensure tagging, tracking, and analytics are implemented correctly, and contribute to the measurement and reporting of domain performance. Alongside the above, you will help identify friction points in the customer journey and make recommendations to better the process for the customers as well as assist the Ecommerce Manager with new product launches. What you'll need: Previous experience in an Ecommerce position or similar Proven experience supporting commercial performance and product launches Strong analytical skills, especially in interpreting e-commerce data and performance metrics. Understanding of e-commerce, personalisation, optimisation, and experimentation principles. Strong communication skills and stakeholder management skills Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of digital marketing at Premier Inn. We are proud to have been recognised as a Top Employer for 14 consecutive years, voted a top apprenticeship employer by Department of Education and Rate my Apprenticeship, this year we placed in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index for our commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion at Whitbread and have been awarded as a Top 25 Exemplary Employer in the Investing in Ethnicity Parliamentary Matrix as the only hospitality company leading the way in terms of Inclusion.
Across our Group, our business support services ensure all of our Colleges and Business Units keep functioning flawlessly. We have teams which work both locally and across our Group in Finance, IT Support, Digital, Recruitment, Marketing, People Services, Communication, Estates, and many other support functions. These act as the backbone to the organisation, underpinning all of the teaching work with seamless services to ensure our learners and staff get a great experience every day. We offer various opportunities, including permanent roles, Apprenticeships, and a Graduate Scheme, across East Kent. Please take a look at our vacancies. Business Support and Administration Vacancies
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Across our Group, our business support services ensure all of our Colleges and Business Units keep functioning flawlessly. We have teams which work both locally and across our Group in Finance, IT Support, Digital, Recruitment, Marketing, People Services, Communication, Estates, and many other support functions. These act as the backbone to the organisation, underpinning all of the teaching work with seamless services to ensure our learners and staff get a great experience every day. We offer various opportunities, including permanent roles, Apprenticeships, and a Graduate Scheme, across East Kent. Please take a look at our vacancies. Business Support and Administration Vacancies
Across our Group, our business support services ensure all of our Colleges and Business Units keep functioning flawlessly. We have teams which work both locally and across our Group in Finance, IT Support, Digital, Recruitment, Marketing, People Services, Communication, Estates, and many other support functions. These act as the backbone to the organisation, underpinning all of the teaching work with seamless services to ensure our learners and staff get a great experience every day. We offer various opportunities, including permanent roles, Apprenticeships, and a Graduate Scheme, across East Kent. Please take a look at our vacancies. Business Support and Administration Vacancies
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Across our Group, our business support services ensure all of our Colleges and Business Units keep functioning flawlessly. We have teams which work both locally and across our Group in Finance, IT Support, Digital, Recruitment, Marketing, People Services, Communication, Estates, and many other support functions. These act as the backbone to the organisation, underpinning all of the teaching work with seamless services to ensure our learners and staff get a great experience every day. We offer various opportunities, including permanent roles, Apprenticeships, and a Graduate Scheme, across East Kent. Please take a look at our vacancies. Business Support and Administration Vacancies
Across our Group, our business support services ensure all of our Colleges and Business Units keep functioning flawlessly. We have teams which work both locally and across our Group in Finance, IT Support, Digital, Recruitment, Marketing, People Services, Communication, Estates, and many other support functions. These act as the backbone to the organisation, underpinning all of the teaching work with seamless services to ensure our learners and staff get a great experience every day. We offer various opportunities, including permanent roles, Apprenticeships, and a Graduate Scheme, across East Kent. Please take a look at our vacancies. Business Support and Administration Vacancies
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Across our Group, our business support services ensure all of our Colleges and Business Units keep functioning flawlessly. We have teams which work both locally and across our Group in Finance, IT Support, Digital, Recruitment, Marketing, People Services, Communication, Estates, and many other support functions. These act as the backbone to the organisation, underpinning all of the teaching work with seamless services to ensure our learners and staff get a great experience every day. We offer various opportunities, including permanent roles, Apprenticeships, and a Graduate Scheme, across East Kent. Please take a look at our vacancies. Business Support and Administration Vacancies
Across our Group, our business support services ensure all of our Colleges and Business Units keep functioning flawlessly. We have teams which work both locally and across our Group in Finance, IT Support, Digital, Recruitment, Marketing, People Services, Communication, Estates, and many other support functions. These act as the backbone to the organisation, underpinning all of the teaching work with seamless services to ensure our learners and staff get a great experience every day. We offer various opportunities, including permanent roles, Apprenticeships, and a Graduate Scheme, across East Kent. Please take a look at our vacancies. Business Support and Administration Vacancies
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Across our Group, our business support services ensure all of our Colleges and Business Units keep functioning flawlessly. We have teams which work both locally and across our Group in Finance, IT Support, Digital, Recruitment, Marketing, People Services, Communication, Estates, and many other support functions. These act as the backbone to the organisation, underpinning all of the teaching work with seamless services to ensure our learners and staff get a great experience every day. We offer various opportunities, including permanent roles, Apprenticeships, and a Graduate Scheme, across East Kent. Please take a look at our vacancies. Business Support and Administration Vacancies
We're on the lookout for a proactive and creative Marketing Executive to step into a key role during a 12-month maternity cover. This is your chance to keep the momentum going on all the brilliant work our current Marketing Executive has built, driving customer engagement through social media, email campaigns and generating high-quality B2B leads through smart, targeted digital campaigns. What makes this temporary opportunity exciting? You'll get to hit the ground running, showcasing your flair for B2B marketing in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. And as we continue to grow, there's real potential for this fixed-term role to open doors to future opportunities within our marketing team! About the Role As our Marketing Executive focused on email automation and social media, you'll be at the centre of our digital strategy. You'll craft compelling email campaigns, manage and grow our social media presence, and support sales enablement through platforms like HubSpot. You'll also take ownership of audience data management, ensuring GDPR compliance and delivering insightful campaign performance reports. Lead generation is a major focus. You'll be responsible for identifying and nurturing potential customers through strategic B2B campaigns, smart data segmentation, and CRM optimisation. Your work will directly fuel the sales pipeline and help drive business growth. Key Responsibilities Create and deliver engaging email campaigns to current and prospective customers Plan and execute SEO strategies, reporting on performance Manage and grow our social media channels, showcasing our products, services, and culture Source and cleanse contact data for targeted B2B campaigns Maintain and optimise our CRM (HubSpot), ensuring segmentation and compliance Monitor lead generation metrics and support sales pipeline reporting Collaborate with the wider marketing team to enhance campaign effectiveness Uphold brand consistency across all digital platforms About You As the successful candidate, you'll bring proven experience in a B2B marketing role, ideally within a technology-focused business or agency environment. You'll be confident using marketing automation platforms like HubSpot and knowing how to leverage them to deliver impactful campaigns and manage customer data effectively. Your understanding of what makes lead generation tick will be imperative i.e. strategic thinking, smart segmentation, and CRM best practices. You're top notch organisational skills, performance-driven approach, are essential, as well as your ability to thrive when working to deadlines and targets. You'll be a top notch communicator (both written and verbal) and you'll have a sharp eye for detail paired with a creative mindset. And alongside all of this, you'll be happy to jump into a 12-month temporary contract with full energy, commitment, integrity, and a positive attitude to everything you do. Relevant certifications in digital marketing or social media management are a bonus, but not essential. A bit about the team Our marketing crew works hand-in-hand with IT to power automation and AI tools, blending creativity with tech. You'll join forces with a Marketing Executive focused on SEO and insights, plus our Graphic Designer and Web & Product Content Executive. If you love innovation, collaboration across a whole business, and making an impact, this is your moment! What working at Novatech means for you There are heaps of other perks when working for us! For starters, we're an accredited 'Great Place to Work', as voted by our amazing staff via the 'Great Place to Work' engagement survey. We embrace a non-corporate vibe and believe that when you can be your authentic self, you enjoy your work more and take greater pride in what you do. We respect the skills and experiences everyone brings to the business - and we'll support you with delivering the ideas and strategies you bring to the table to support our growth journey. We're all about your wellbeing and regularly organise team events, employee awards, and charity dos. We also care about the environment and have won awards for our efforts, which include being a net positive business (meaning we put more energy back into the grid than we use - which we are super proud of!). Work life balance is important to us. As part of our hybrid working arrangements, you'll initially be working in the office every day for at least the first month to complete your induction training, after this, you'll be working in the office for a minimum of 3 days a week. We are really lucky as we have good transport links to the office for when you come in, alongside free staff parking and a lockable bike shed for if you drive or ride. Our benefits in a nutshell 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the chance to buy additional days) Health plan scheme Upskilling apprenticeship training Cycle to work Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Social and wellbeing events Hybrid working (after training period) A great breakout room Kitchen and shower facilities About us Gaming and retail are just a small part of what we do. Novatech also work heavily in the B2B sector with some of the largest and most respected names in a range of industries. Whether it's supporting businesses with their remote workforce, transforming maritime companies with life saving training simulators or implementing practical Deep Learning Systems into the businesses of tomorrow, there's no end to the amount of fascinating and cutting edge projects that we are involved in (some of which we can't tell you about, yet). Pretty cool, right? Get involved and help develop the future of our business and yourself at the same time!
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
We're on the lookout for a proactive and creative Marketing Executive to step into a key role during a 12-month maternity cover. This is your chance to keep the momentum going on all the brilliant work our current Marketing Executive has built, driving customer engagement through social media, email campaigns and generating high-quality B2B leads through smart, targeted digital campaigns. What makes this temporary opportunity exciting? You'll get to hit the ground running, showcasing your flair for B2B marketing in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. And as we continue to grow, there's real potential for this fixed-term role to open doors to future opportunities within our marketing team! About the Role As our Marketing Executive focused on email automation and social media, you'll be at the centre of our digital strategy. You'll craft compelling email campaigns, manage and grow our social media presence, and support sales enablement through platforms like HubSpot. You'll also take ownership of audience data management, ensuring GDPR compliance and delivering insightful campaign performance reports. Lead generation is a major focus. You'll be responsible for identifying and nurturing potential customers through strategic B2B campaigns, smart data segmentation, and CRM optimisation. Your work will directly fuel the sales pipeline and help drive business growth. Key Responsibilities Create and deliver engaging email campaigns to current and prospective customers Plan and execute SEO strategies, reporting on performance Manage and grow our social media channels, showcasing our products, services, and culture Source and cleanse contact data for targeted B2B campaigns Maintain and optimise our CRM (HubSpot), ensuring segmentation and compliance Monitor lead generation metrics and support sales pipeline reporting Collaborate with the wider marketing team to enhance campaign effectiveness Uphold brand consistency across all digital platforms About You As the successful candidate, you'll bring proven experience in a B2B marketing role, ideally within a technology-focused business or agency environment. You'll be confident using marketing automation platforms like HubSpot and knowing how to leverage them to deliver impactful campaigns and manage customer data effectively. Your understanding of what makes lead generation tick will be imperative i.e. strategic thinking, smart segmentation, and CRM best practices. You're top notch organisational skills, performance-driven approach, are essential, as well as your ability to thrive when working to deadlines and targets. You'll be a top notch communicator (both written and verbal) and you'll have a sharp eye for detail paired with a creative mindset. And alongside all of this, you'll be happy to jump into a 12-month temporary contract with full energy, commitment, integrity, and a positive attitude to everything you do. Relevant certifications in digital marketing or social media management are a bonus, but not essential. A bit about the team Our marketing crew works hand-in-hand with IT to power automation and AI tools, blending creativity with tech. You'll join forces with a Marketing Executive focused on SEO and insights, plus our Graphic Designer and Web & Product Content Executive. If you love innovation, collaboration across a whole business, and making an impact, this is your moment! What working at Novatech means for you There are heaps of other perks when working for us! For starters, we're an accredited 'Great Place to Work', as voted by our amazing staff via the 'Great Place to Work' engagement survey. We embrace a non-corporate vibe and believe that when you can be your authentic self, you enjoy your work more and take greater pride in what you do. We respect the skills and experiences everyone brings to the business - and we'll support you with delivering the ideas and strategies you bring to the table to support our growth journey. We're all about your wellbeing and regularly organise team events, employee awards, and charity dos. We also care about the environment and have won awards for our efforts, which include being a net positive business (meaning we put more energy back into the grid than we use - which we are super proud of!). Work life balance is important to us. As part of our hybrid working arrangements, you'll initially be working in the office every day for at least the first month to complete your induction training, after this, you'll be working in the office for a minimum of 3 days a week. We are really lucky as we have good transport links to the office for when you come in, alongside free staff parking and a lockable bike shed for if you drive or ride. Our benefits in a nutshell 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the chance to buy additional days) Health plan scheme Upskilling apprenticeship training Cycle to work Employee Assistance Programme Staff discounts Social and wellbeing events Hybrid working (after training period) A great breakout room Kitchen and shower facilities About us Gaming and retail are just a small part of what we do. Novatech also work heavily in the B2B sector with some of the largest and most respected names in a range of industries. Whether it's supporting businesses with their remote workforce, transforming maritime companies with life saving training simulators or implementing practical Deep Learning Systems into the businesses of tomorrow, there's no end to the amount of fascinating and cutting edge projects that we are involved in (some of which we can't tell you about, yet). Pretty cool, right? Get involved and help develop the future of our business and yourself at the same time!
