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Chief Operating Officer/Legal - Venture Capital (12 Month FTC) Chief Operating Officer - Venture Capital An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chief Operating Officer to join a leading venture capital fund on an interim basis, covering maternity leave for approximately 10-12 months. This is a rare chance to play a pivotal role in a globally-minded investment firm that backs visionary founders transforming the physical world with technology. With a platform of over 300 professionals and a strong track record across the UK, Europe, and the US, this organisation offers you the chance to work alongside some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry. You will be at the heart of operational excellence, supporting fund launches, investor engagement, and strategic growth initiatives. The position offers flexible working opportunities and the chance to collaborate closely with senior partners and talented teams, all while making a tangible impact on the future direction of the business. Join a highly respected venture capital fund investing in transformative technology companies across multiple geographies, offering you exposure to global markets and innovative founders. Take on a central leadership role during a period of significant growth and transition, including the launch of a new fund and key investor events, ensuring your contributions are both visible and valued. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and direct collaboration with senior partners, fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise in operations, legal matters, and team management will truly shine. What you'll do: As Chief Operating Officer - Venture Capital, you will be entrusted with overseeing every aspect of operations outside direct investment decisions. Your days will be varied-one moment you might be managing complex fund launches or preparing for high-profile investor meetings; the next you could be collaborating with external partners or guiding internal teams through compliance updates. Success in this role means being proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement while nurturing strong interpersonal connections across departments. You will play an integral part in shaping strategic initiatives alongside senior leaders while ensuring that all operational elements run smoothly. Your ability to balance big picture thinking with meticulous attention to detail will help drive both immediate results and long term value creation for the organisation. Oversee all non investment functions within the organisation, ensuring seamless day to day operations across HR, IT, finance (in partnership with a strong finance team), legal matters, and compliance within an FCA regulated environment. Manage operational aspects of three funds at different stages: oversee quarterly and annual accounts for Fund I; coordinate final investments and ongoing operations for Fund II; lead the launch process for Fund III including vehicle setup, capital calls, closings, and initial investments. Directly supervise key team members including an Operations Associate, Head of Investor Relations, and finance contractors while acting as a thought partner to senior leadership. Coordinate relationships with external service providers such as fund administrators, auditors, AIFMs, depositaries, and other third parties to ensure high standards of service delivery. Support talent management processes including hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development to foster a collaborative and high performing team culture. Drive compliance activities by maintaining up to date policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and best practices. Lead or participate in executive committee meetings to shape organisational strategy and ensure alignment across all operational areas. Contribute to branding initiatives and growth strategies that enhance the platform's reputation among investors and portfolio companies alike. If you have a legal background, provide additional support during portfolio company funding rounds to streamline transactions and mitigate risk. Prepare for major events such as annual investor meetings and interim closings by coordinating logistics, communications, and stakeholder engagement. What you bring The ideal candidate for Chief Operating Officer - Venture Capital brings a wealth of experience from leading consulting or legal backgrounds combined with hands on knowledge of venture capital or private equity operations. Your history of thriving in smaller teams means you are comfortable wearing many hats-whether it's refining internal processes or stepping into urgent projects at short notice. Your interpersonal skills set you apart: colleagues find you approachable yet dependable; stakeholders trust your judgement implicitly. You understand how to navigate regulated environments without losing sight of commercial objectives. Your approach is always considerate-balancing empathy with accountability-and your project management acumen ensures nothing falls through the cracks. If your background includes legal expertise, your input during funding rounds will add further value. Above all else, your commitment to collaboration helps create an environment where everyone feels supported in achieving their best work. Experience gained from top tier strategy consulting or legal firms provides you with robust analytical skills and professional rigour essential for this role. A proven track record in venture capital or private equity fund operations-ideally within FCA regulated environments-demonstrates your understanding of industry specific challenges. At least 7 10 years' experience working within small teams or start up settings equips you with adaptability and resourcefulness needed for success here. Exceptional communication skills enable you to build trust quickly with colleagues at all levels as well as external stakeholders such as investors or service providers. High emotional intelligence allows you to act as an effective integrator who brings people together around shared goals while navigating sensitive situations diplomatically. Financial literacy ensures you can interpret budgets, management accounts, valuations, and other key metrics even if not directly responsible for financial reporting. Outstanding project management abilities mean you can juggle multiple priorities-from fund launches to compliance reviews-without losing sight of deadlines or quality standards. Operational expertise enables you to design efficient processes that support business growth while minimising risk exposure across all functions. A collaborative mindset fosters teamwork both internally and externally when dealing with partners or vendors. If applicable: Legal qualifications or experience allow you to contribute more deeply during portfolio company funding rounds or contract negotiations. What sets this company apart This organisation stands out as one of the most respected names in venture capital thanks to its unique blend of deep sector knowledge, global reach, and unwavering commitment to founder success. With over $140 million under management across multiple funds-and ambitious plans for further growth-you'll be joining at a time when your contributions can make a lasting impact. The platform's extensive network of more than 300 professionals opens doors not just for portfolio companies but also for employees seeking mentorship or career development opportunities. Here you'll find an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives while prioritising flexibility in how work gets done. The leadership team is known for its supportive approach-encouraging open dialogue and continuous learning so everyone can thrive together. Whether it's through training opportunities or generous pension contributions (where offered), this is an environment where your wellbeing matters as much as your professional achievements. What's next If you are ready to bring your operational expertise to one of venture capital's most exciting platforms during this pivotal period-this is your moment! Apply today by clicking on the link provided; we look forward to connecting with candidates who share our passion for impactful collaboration. About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Legal Focus: Banking & Finance Industry: Financial Services Salary: £150,000 - £180,000 per annum Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Director Location: London

I am working with an international law firm and they are looking for a Partner HR Executive Assistant (12 month FTC - maternity cover). The hours are 9.30am-5.30pm and they do offer hybrid working 3 days in the office/2 from home and the salary is up to £55,000. Department Human Resources Team Structure This role is in the firm's Partner HR team, made up of the Senior HR Manager and HR Manager, who work with the Chief People and Talent Officer (CPO) in supporting partners on all HR related matters. The Partner HR Executive Assistant supports the Senior HR Manager and HR Manager in the provision of a consistently high level, seamless HR service to our 250 global partners. The role will involve providing an enhanced level of support for partners and assisting on projects in line with the firm's strategy. The role will also work closely with our key stakeholder groups including the Global Leadership Team (GLT), the Review Panel and the Supervisory Council as well as the Global People team, including the lateral partner recruitment team. Main Responsibilities Onboarding and integration Supporting the Senior HR Manager and working closely with stakeholders as well as the lateral partner recruitment team with the smooth integration of lateral partner new joiners across the firm. This will include: Preparing induction and integration plans including scheduling the various meetings and liaising with key stakeholders; Uploading new joiner information onto Workday (HR system) and coordinating with various teams across the firm to ensure onboarding preparations are made (this would include Facilities, Business Acceptance, Legal and Regulatory Risk, IT and Executive Assistants); Liaising with the partner candidate and as well as internal stakeholders; and Finalising all new joiner admin including all correct documentation is executed and making the correct registrations on the SRA as well as Companies House. Partner HR support and annual partner processes Supporting the Senior HR Manager with coordinating all changes to partner terms and the life cycle of partners (i.e. preparing letters covering sabbaticals, maternity, departures, transfers, consultancy arrangements and departures etc). Maintaining the partner intranet site, as well as all Partner HR related filing, trackers and documents including Excel spreadsheets and Word template letters. Coordinating the annual partner promotion process including arranging key meetings, updating documentation (as required), keeping track of the project plan and timetable, supporting with the assessments, preparing bundles for the GLT and sharing documents with the Review Panel and Supervisory Council. Coordinating the annual partner appraisal and remuneration review process including scheduling appraisal meetings, creating and transferring objectives to partner appraisal forms, pulling financial reports from the Finance System, liaising with partners, Practice Group Leaders and Office Managing partners throughout, supporting with the key documentation required for the remuneration moderation meetings with the GLT, collating and recording partner feedback, attending and taking notes during the GLT remuneration moderation meetings, preparing remuneration review letters for partners. Coordinating other cyclical and ad hoc processes relating to the partner population as required. Producing regular reports and collating partner data using key documents and internal reporting systems. Relationships, Continuous Improvement and Reporting Building and maintaining key relationships across the firm including the Global People team, Business Acceptance and Legal and Regulatory Risk, Accounts, BD, Global Leadership Team. Being a key point of contact for those teams on Partner HR related queries. Being responsible for updating, maintaining and collating key information such as management documentation, partner information, etc. in line with GDPR and the filing/archiving approach. Knowhow and guidance - working with the Senior HR Manager and HR Manager in ensuring each process has a detailed written step by step process and guidance. Continuous improvement - identifying and leading on improvements to be made to streamline processes and increase time efficiency. Attributes/Skills Required Previous experience in an HR assistant or executive assistant role in a professional services environment is essential, and experience in a partnership environment is desirable. Robust personality with the ability to work under pressure on a demanding and varied case load and challenge senior decision makers. Excellent self-management, organisational and diary management skills with the ability to co-ordinate multi-work streams and effectively prioritise. Extremely discreet and trustworthy, with a complete understanding of the delicate and confidential information within our control. Excellent attention to detail and focus on continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to build rapport quickly with partners, employees at all levels and external suppliers and bodies. Experience of collaborative working on cross functional matters. A client-focused flexible approach and proactive manner to all work and tasks. Highly motivated, approachable, energetic self-starter who can think and act independently. Proven ability to make sound judgements and adapt to changing work situations. A strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and a commercial approach. A self-starter with drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude; and Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel.

Brand & Product Marketing Director We are looking for an exceptional Brand & Product Marketing Director to bridge the gap between "what we build" and "how customers see us." In this role, you will own the global brand identity, the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for our product portfolio, and our communications & advocacy programmes. This is a high impact leadership role, blending strategy, creativity and storytelling across all customer touchpoints. About Yoto Yoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like BrainBots. Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest-growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000. Ranked 9th in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest-growing startups across the UK by revenue growth. Featured in Bloomberg's 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50. Named one of TIME Magazine's Top 100 Inventions of 2020. We're over 200 employees spread across the world and growing! We're on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it! What you'll be doing Own and iterate our Global Brand Strategy & identity, including: Ensuring a consistent narrative, look & feel across all customer touchpoints (from TikTok ads to packaging & POS) Develop and execute high-impact brand awareness campaigns that move the needle on top-of-funnel growth Identify and execute strategic partnerships, collaborations, and activations Adapt global strategies for regional nuances (NA, EMEA, APAC) without diluting the core brand essence Deliver beautiful and impactful creative through our in-house creative studio Own and execute our Product Marketing & GTM strategy: Lead the global GTM strategy for all new product launches (hardware & software), coordinating between Product Development, Supply Chain, and Growth teams Translate complex product features into compelling, benefit-driven messaging that resonates with diverse global personas. Own and execute our Content Marketing strategy: Develop and execute a multi-channel content roadmap that supports product launches & seasonal campaigns Work with Acquisition & Retention marketing teams to maximise the potential of our content proposition in acquiring new families to Yoto and growing LTV of our existing families Own and execute our Global Communications strategy across all corporate and consumer PR Nurturing and growing the Yoto community to create a sustained engine of stories, user content, creators, superfans, local advocates, and insights Develop a consumer research roadmap which enables a rich understanding of customer needs, identifying opportunities for Yoto's future growth Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and career growth Work closely with our Product, Acquisition & Retention Marketing teams to ensure a unified communications strategy across all channels and touchpoints What you'll bring You are equal parts creative storyteller and data-driven strategist. You love a beautiful aesthetic, but you care even more that it works 8-12+ years of experience in brand and product marketing, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role Proven experience scaling a brand & launching new products across multiple international markets Exceptional writing and presentation skills-you can sell a vision to the Board just as easily as you can write a punchy headline Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets, leveraging best-in-class marketing effectiveness & measurement Analytical rigour - proficient in using data to inform both creative and go-to-market decisions Exceptional leadership skills & ability to collaborate cross-functionally Comfortable in a fast-paced, constantly evolving scale-up environment, with a strong bias for action Bachelor's degree A passion for audio content and technology Salary £110,000 - £120,000 based on experience What you can expect from Yoto Flexibility: Hybrid working - expectation of 1 day a week on average in our London office, but you are welcome to come in more than this. Take advantage of our 'work from anywhere' policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August. Financial: Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to 3% employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme. Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare and unlimited access to Dental advice and guidance via Toothfairy. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles. Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical. Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool-aged children. People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to £50 a year to contribute to your professional development. Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest! Equity and Diversity At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We're also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them. We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated. We don't just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators. We are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Recruitment Process Please only apply or engage with Yoto jobs posted on our careers page. All correspondence from our Talent team will be processed through our application tracking system.

World Rugby is looking for a Head of Workforce who will be working in London. The candidate should have experience in workforce planning and operations at major international events and HR management. About the job World Rugby is the world governing and law-making body for the sport of Rugby Union. In addition to its governance functions World Rugby has established World Rugby Events & Media DAC (WREM) - which is charged with organising and delivering World Rugby's major international events including the men's and women's Rugby World Cups and the annual Sevens World Series (SVNS). World Rugby is now on a mission to innovate, excite, inspire and engage new audiences in existing and new rugby markets to grow the sport for all. Through WREM, the delivery of these major tournaments under a new model will be key to the success of a ten-year strategic plan. This started with the hugely successful delivery of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 which was held in England and will continue with Rugby World Cups in Australia in 2027 played by men, Australia 2029 played by women and culminating in groundbreaking tournaments in the USA in 2031 and 2033 played by men and women respectively. The renowned Sevens World Series has been relaunched as 'SVNS' to be the gateway for engaging new fans and audiences with the sport of rugby union. The delivery of an annual calendar of events involving the home international matches for the USA national men's and women's 15s and 7s teams is also the responsibility of WREM and is part of the runway activity through to RWCs 2031 and 2033 in the USA. Under the new operating model launched in 2022, World Rugby has a more direct role in the setting up, running and delivery of the Rugby World Cups and SVNS and aims to be a leader in the delivery of major international events. WREM has established and will continue to establish local teams in Australia for Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 and will be establishing local delivery teams in the USA to support the planning and delivery of RWC 2031. Event Delivery Partnerships have been established in each territory for the delivery of the SVNS series and the USA annual events. World Rugby is looking to appoint a Head of Workforce, reporting to the Director of Event Delivery, on a Fixed Term Contract basis to cover for a maternity period and ensure the continued development of operational capabilities in the Workforce areas. Objective of the role This role will have a primary focus on Tournament Time Workforce for Rugby World Cups and will be responsible for implementing the WREM Workforce planning and operating practices. These will provide the local teams with clear guidance on what and how they need to deliver to achieve the standards required and to exploit efficiencies, avoid duplications, and to provide maximise opportunities to develop WREM capabilities and develop future talent pipeline through the effective seconding and deployment of World Rugby central staff at Tournament Time. In addition, there will also be an element of the role that will be responsible for working closely with World Rugby's People & Culture (P&C) Team, to support the continued integration between WREM and the P&C Team, along with further developing HR processes to be adopted by WREM and the local teams. Emphasis will be on developing best in class practices, incorporating blue sky thinking combined with learnings from practical operational experiences. Principal accoutabilities Refine the Workforce planning and operations concepts for Rugby World Cups (initially) including for relevant Volunteer programmes, recruitment, onboarding, training, and deployment; Develop and design strategic Tournament Time workforce journeys and mobilisation plans for delivery by the local team Oversee the integration between WREM and World Rugby's People & Culture team, and taking responsibility for driving People & Culture activities and policies within WREM Oversee specific Workforce Planning for each tournament, incorporating central and local World Rugby staff to ensure efficient and effective deployment Develop the Workforce planning tools - for introduction and consistent use by WREM Local Teams to cover all categories of workforce; paid staff, volunteers, contractors, secondees, consultants, temporary Tournament Time staff. To include role planning, dot planning, efficiency and effectiveness, deployment planning Ensure effective implementation of Tournament Management System Workforce module specifications - to cover all functional requirements - core data, link to Accreditation, links to HR systems, role assignments, scheduling, rostering, uniforming, reward and recognition, training and volunteer recruitment. This includes leading User Acceptance Testing, commissioning and deployment to users in local teams and centrally Train and support the development of training for Central staff, local team staff, volunteers and both central and local contractors/suppliers Support local teams in establishment of their Workforce Functional Areas, including operational documentation, service levels and client standards Develop generic workforce policies, procedures and entitlements for application by the local teams Lead the contract management for Consultants/Contractors engaged by WREM to support event delivery and capability Oversee the Uniform Programme for Central and Local Teams including Tournament Time Uniform Qualifications & experience Essential for candidates to have 5+ years' experience at a senior level in Major International Events Workforce planning and operations as well as experience in Human Resource management Recognisable as a leading senior professional in the field of Workforce planning and operations Essential for candidates to have played a senior role in managing a large-scale major event volunteer recruitment, selection and operational deployment programme Proven successful management in a multi stakeholder environment Proven experience in developing systems, tools and policies in a high volume workforce environment Excellent planning and organisation skills including project planning Experienced in all MS Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Positive, outgoing personality - collaborative, persistent, resilient and diplomatic. Ability to forge strong collaborative relationships and a team player Ability to work on own initiative Demonstrably high levels of integrity Share and embrace World Rugby's core values; Discipline, respect, integrity, passion and solidarity through teamwork Contract basis Fixed Term Contract period of 12 months. Start date: 1st June 2026 Most of our roles offer hybrid working. We ask colleagues to work : Three (3) days a week "out of home". Two (2) "core" office days (Tuesday & Wednesday) and a third day of your choice to be with stakeholders. "Out of home" can mean working in a World Rugby office/hub, working from a venue or face to face meetings with partners/suppliers/agencies/teammates or other rugby family stakeholders. The remaining two (2) days are flexible to work from home (or the office) This applies to our Dublin & London offices.

The UK is IG Group's biggest market by revenues, and IG is the biggest brand in the UK leveraged trading sector. This is a prominent role in the UK&I team and the wider business. Reporting to the UK Marketing Director, you'll lead a talented team of Campaign, Product Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Partnerships & Events specialists, fostering a culture of strategic thinking, creative excellence and commercial focus. The role also encompasses managing a multi-million pound media spend, creative and media agency relationships.We are seeking a strategic and commercially-minded Head of Brand Marketing to lead our UK brand execution, product marketing and campaign delivery for a 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) . The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a high-performance team, executing our new brand strategy, and leading our campaign calendar to grow market share, enhance our reputation and drive revenue. Proven track record in a senior brand or marketing role with demonstrable experience bringing brand strategies to life through integrated campaign delivery Strong understanding of product positioning, messaging frameworks and go-to-market planning, working with Product team to launch new features and products Strong ATL media planning and buying experience, with expertise managing multi-million pound upper and mid-funnel budgets and optimising for efficiency and effectiveness Ability to translate consumer and market intelligence into actionable brand, product and campaign strategies Experience working with creative and media agencies to deliver award-worthy campaigns Experience in partnerships, sponsorships or brand collaboration programmes (desirable) Background in fintech, or fast paced D2C consumer brands Experience operating in regulated environments (desirable) Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field; MBA or advanced degree (desirable) Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to inspire creative excellence and influence stakeholders at all levels Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen - you understand how brand investment drives business growth and can articulate the connection between brand health and commercial performance Insights-driven decision maker who balances data with creative intuition Collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across functions and drives integrated working, particularly with Product teams Strong people leader who develops high-performing teams through coaching, empowerment and clear accountability Organised and detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex marketing calendars and multiple stakeholder priorities Competitive salary Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%) Private medical cover options Life insurance 25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total) The option to buy and sell holidays Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women's, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture Enhanced carers leave offering