Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowships 2027 Available for Everyone Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship, a 12-month research placement hosted at one of the world's great repositories of printed knowledge. Co-funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the British Library itself, this Chevening British Library Fellowship targets mid-career professionals from eight countries across Southeast Europe and Turkey-offering not merely funding, but structured access to collections that have defined scholarly understanding of the Balkans for centuries. Why This Chevening Fellowship Matters Now? The British Library's Southeast European collections-spanning 18th to 20th century printed books, periodicals, and bibliographic records-remain, by the institution's own acknowledgement, unevenly catalogued. Language metadata is incomplete, contributor records are outdated, and subject categories often reflect classification norms that predate the region's modern nation-states. The Chevening Southeast Europe Fellowship was designed to address precisely this gap: it recruits a specialist who can bring native-language proficiency, regional scholarly expertise, and data-handling skills to the painstaking work of making these holdings globally discoverable. For professionals from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey, the fellowship represents something increasingly rare in international academic funding: a placement that values deep regional knowledge as a primary qualification rather than treating it as secondary to institutional prestige. Chevening British Library Fellowship: Funding and Support The Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship covers living expenses for the full 12-month duration (January 2027 to December 2027/January 2028), return economy airfare, an allowance package for fellowship-related activities, and up to £1,000 for approved project expenses. This is not a tuition-based award; it is a professional research placement. Fellows work directly with the Lead Curator for Southeast European Collections, alongside colleagues in cataloguing, digital research, and collection metadata-producing tangible outputs including data analysis, blog posts, and a published collection guide under the British Library's name. Chevening Fellowship Eligibility: Who Realistically Qualifies? The eligibility bar is deliberately high, and applicants should read it carefully. Candidates must be citizens and current residents of one of the eight eligible countries. They need advanced proficiency in at least two Southeast European languages (from among Albanian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Romanian, Serbian, and Slovenian). A postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional training is required at the time of application, alongside at least five years of professional or academic research experience. Applicants must be currently employed or enrolled as PhD candidates-though the PhD must not be with a UK, EU, or US university. Beyond these baseline requirements, the Chevening British Library Fellowship demands demonstrated experience with large datasets or computational methods in a library and information context, familiarity with 18th-20th century printed books, and strong humanities research skills in a collections environment. Familiarity with MARC21, RDA, and Library of Congress Subject Headings within an integrated library system is listed as desirable-though, in practice, applicants without this technical vocabulary are likely at a serious disadvantage. Strategic Analysis: Who Should Apply for This Chevening Fellowship? Chevening Southeast Europe Fellowship is not for early-career students seeking a first international experience. It is built for librarians, archivists, digital humanities researchers, and cataloguing professionals who already possess the technical and linguistic infrastructure the British Library needs. The ideal candidate is someone whose career has been shaped by working with Balkan-language collections, who understands bibliographic standards, and who can operate at the intersection of data science and humanities scholarship. The single-fellow model means competition is intense but the payoff is proportional: a year's published output under the British Library's imprimatur, direct collaboration with one of Europe's leading curatorial teams, and a credential that signals both technical competence and international institutional trust. Chevening British Library Fellowship 2026 Application Deadline Applications for the 2026-27 Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship close on 15 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Given the specificity of the eligibility requirements, serious candidates should begin assembling documentation now-particularly evidence of dataset experience, language proficiency, and professional references from collections-based research environments. In an era when most international fellowships reward generalists, this Chevening British Library Fellowship bets on the specialist. For the right candidate, that bet is worth taking.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowships 2027 Available for Everyone Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship, a 12-month research placement hosted at one of the world's great repositories of printed knowledge. Co-funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the British Library itself, this Chevening British Library Fellowship targets mid-career professionals from eight countries across Southeast Europe and Turkey-offering not merely funding, but structured access to collections that have defined scholarly understanding of the Balkans for centuries. Why This Chevening Fellowship Matters Now? The British Library's Southeast European collections-spanning 18th to 20th century printed books, periodicals, and bibliographic records-remain, by the institution's own acknowledgement, unevenly catalogued. Language metadata is incomplete, contributor records are outdated, and subject categories often reflect classification norms that predate the region's modern nation-states. The Chevening Southeast Europe Fellowship was designed to address precisely this gap: it recruits a specialist who can bring native-language proficiency, regional scholarly expertise, and data-handling skills to the painstaking work of making these holdings globally discoverable. For professionals from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey, the fellowship represents something increasingly rare in international academic funding: a placement that values deep regional knowledge as a primary qualification rather than treating it as secondary to institutional prestige. Chevening British Library Fellowship: Funding and Support The Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship covers living expenses for the full 12-month duration (January 2027 to December 2027/January 2028), return economy airfare, an allowance package for fellowship-related activities, and up to £1,000 for approved project expenses. This is not a tuition-based award; it is a professional research placement. Fellows work directly with the Lead Curator for Southeast European Collections, alongside colleagues in cataloguing, digital research, and collection metadata-producing tangible outputs including data analysis, blog posts, and a published collection guide under the British Library's name. Chevening Fellowship Eligibility: Who Realistically Qualifies? The eligibility bar is deliberately high, and applicants should read it carefully. Candidates must be citizens and current residents of one of the eight eligible countries. They need advanced proficiency in at least two Southeast European languages (from among Albanian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Macedonian, Romanian, Serbian, and Slovenian). A postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional training is required at the time of application, alongside at least five years of professional or academic research experience. Applicants must be currently employed or enrolled as PhD candidates-though the PhD must not be with a UK, EU, or US university. Beyond these baseline requirements, the Chevening British Library Fellowship demands demonstrated experience with large datasets or computational methods in a library and information context, familiarity with 18th-20th century printed books, and strong humanities research skills in a collections environment. Familiarity with MARC21, RDA, and Library of Congress Subject Headings within an integrated library system is listed as desirable-though, in practice, applicants without this technical vocabulary are likely at a serious disadvantage. Strategic Analysis: Who Should Apply for This Chevening Fellowship? Chevening Southeast Europe Fellowship is not for early-career students seeking a first international experience. It is built for librarians, archivists, digital humanities researchers, and cataloguing professionals who already possess the technical and linguistic infrastructure the British Library needs. The ideal candidate is someone whose career has been shaped by working with Balkan-language collections, who understands bibliographic standards, and who can operate at the intersection of data science and humanities scholarship. The single-fellow model means competition is intense but the payoff is proportional: a year's published output under the British Library's imprimatur, direct collaboration with one of Europe's leading curatorial teams, and a credential that signals both technical competence and international institutional trust. Chevening British Library Fellowship 2026 Application Deadline Applications for the 2026-27 Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship close on 15 May 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Given the specificity of the eligibility requirements, serious candidates should begin assembling documentation now-particularly evidence of dataset experience, language proficiency, and professional references from collections-based research environments. In an era when most international fellowships reward generalists, this Chevening British Library Fellowship bets on the specialist. For the right candidate, that bet is worth taking.
John Lewis Partnership
City Of Westminster, London
About the role As a Christmas Shop Buyer here at John Lewis, you're not simply selecting products; you are a curator of magic for the UK's most trusted department store. You will lead the strategy for our Christmas offering, identifying "the next big thing" while maintaining the quality and trust our customers expect. This is a fast paced, omnichannel role where your commercial decisions directly impact the success of the Partnership. We are looking for a strategic, trend conscious, highly experienced Buyer with a creative mind and a passion for all things Christmas! This high profile role brings an opportunity to put your stamp on a beloved British brand. Your remit will be to deliver agreed KPIs including sales, profit, stock & margin. You will be an experienced negotiator, adept at independently managing multiple supplier relationships. Working alongside your Merchandiser, you will analyse commercial input and market data from all channels to develop a category assortment that appeals to the new and existing John Lewis customer base. Salary: £54,500.00 - £84,100.00 per annum dependant on skill and experience Contract type: This is a fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until May 2027 Hours and location of the role: 35 hours per week Your home location will be our London Head Office in Pimlico This is a hybrid working role. The expectation is a minimum of 3 days per week in the office as team collaboration is critical in this role. Core days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays Key responsibilities: You will be accountable for the commercial success of a product range as defined and agreed with your Buying Manager and the commercial and customer success of a product range through range planning and agile in season trading. You will ensure you have up to date expert market knowledge for the category and can predict future market dynamics. You are accountable for building and maintaining strong supplier relationships ensuring that they adhere to the required standards and agreed terms. Accountable for making decisions on the product assortment: development, sourcing, brand positioning, price structure and margins. These will be in line with category and customer strategy. In collaboration with merchandising, you will need to make season trading and volume decisions along with the commercial terms and product lifecycle with the suppliers. You may need to deputise for your Buying Manager when appropriate. Foster a collaborative and high performance team culture, providing leadership and guidance to the buying team, supporting the professional development and growth of team members, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce capable of achieving departmental objectives. Lead success driven, cross department working through effective stakeholder relationships. People manage your team's Buying Assistant partner/s. Providing Coaching, development and feedback. Responsible for all commercial negotiations inclusive of marketing funds. Support the Buying Manager L5 in building a product strategy. Develop and buy market leading own brand and/or branded ranges, managing product lifecycle from launch to exit of product ranges. Collaborate with Merchandiser to prepare and share Standardised Range Plan, in line with critical path, to hand over to the Central Operations Team. Propose Balance To Achieve across commercial KPIs for the assortment each month in collaboration with the Merchandiser. Work with Merchandisers in your team to ensure Buying office negotiated rebates targets are achieved. Work with and comply with all critical path requirements as necessary. Research, prepare and present product ranges to the Buying Manager considering sales history, trends, store distribution and brand adjacencies. Negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers i.e. margin, minimum guarantees, marketing budgets and exclusivity. Essential skills and/or experience you'll need: Extensive own brand experience critical, with a focus on buying, category management, or product management within Retail. Direct experience in buying practices, merchandising strategies, and supplier negotiations. A trend awareness/trend focus and creative mindset. Strong negotiation skills and experience in leading strategic commercial negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure favourable terms and agreements, maximising value and profitability for the category. In depth knowledge and expertise within own brand including an understanding of product trends, customer preferences, and industry dynamics. Direct experience in range planning, and product assortment development. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas, negotiate agreements and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A passion for all things Christmas. Desirable skills and/or experience you'll need: Christmas shop/seasonal knowledge and experience. Important points to note: It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible. We want all of our Partners to have a good work life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. The partnership We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never knowingly undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can thrive. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
About the role As a Christmas Shop Buyer here at John Lewis, you're not simply selecting products; you are a curator of magic for the UK's most trusted department store. You will lead the strategy for our Christmas offering, identifying "the next big thing" while maintaining the quality and trust our customers expect. This is a fast paced, omnichannel role where your commercial decisions directly impact the success of the Partnership. We are looking for a strategic, trend conscious, highly experienced Buyer with a creative mind and a passion for all things Christmas! This high profile role brings an opportunity to put your stamp on a beloved British brand. Your remit will be to deliver agreed KPIs including sales, profit, stock & margin. You will be an experienced negotiator, adept at independently managing multiple supplier relationships. Working alongside your Merchandiser, you will analyse commercial input and market data from all channels to develop a category assortment that appeals to the new and existing John Lewis customer base. Salary: £54,500.00 - £84,100.00 per annum dependant on skill and experience Contract type: This is a fixed term contract/secondment opportunity until May 2027 Hours and location of the role: 35 hours per week Your home location will be our London Head Office in Pimlico This is a hybrid working role. The expectation is a minimum of 3 days per week in the office as team collaboration is critical in this role. Core days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays Key responsibilities: You will be accountable for the commercial success of a product range as defined and agreed with your Buying Manager and the commercial and customer success of a product range through range planning and agile in season trading. You will ensure you have up to date expert market knowledge for the category and can predict future market dynamics. You are accountable for building and maintaining strong supplier relationships ensuring that they adhere to the required standards and agreed terms. Accountable for making decisions on the product assortment: development, sourcing, brand positioning, price structure and margins. These will be in line with category and customer strategy. In collaboration with merchandising, you will need to make season trading and volume decisions along with the commercial terms and product lifecycle with the suppliers. You may need to deputise for your Buying Manager when appropriate. Foster a collaborative and high performance team culture, providing leadership and guidance to the buying team, supporting the professional development and growth of team members, ensuring a skilled and motivated workforce capable of achieving departmental objectives. Lead success driven, cross department working through effective stakeholder relationships. People manage your team's Buying Assistant partner/s. Providing Coaching, development and feedback. Responsible for all commercial negotiations inclusive of marketing funds. Support the Buying Manager L5 in building a product strategy. Develop and buy market leading own brand and/or branded ranges, managing product lifecycle from launch to exit of product ranges. Collaborate with Merchandiser to prepare and share Standardised Range Plan, in line with critical path, to hand over to the Central Operations Team. Propose Balance To Achieve across commercial KPIs for the assortment each month in collaboration with the Merchandiser. Work with Merchandisers in your team to ensure Buying office negotiated rebates targets are achieved. Work with and comply with all critical path requirements as necessary. Research, prepare and present product ranges to the Buying Manager considering sales history, trends, store distribution and brand adjacencies. Negotiate the best possible terms with suppliers i.e. margin, minimum guarantees, marketing budgets and exclusivity. Essential skills and/or experience you'll need: Extensive own brand experience critical, with a focus on buying, category management, or product management within Retail. Direct experience in buying practices, merchandising strategies, and supplier negotiations. A trend awareness/trend focus and creative mindset. Strong negotiation skills and experience in leading strategic commercial negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure favourable terms and agreements, maximising value and profitability for the category. In depth knowledge and expertise within own brand including an understanding of product trends, customer preferences, and industry dynamics. Direct experience in range planning, and product assortment development. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate ideas, negotiate agreements and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. A passion for all things Christmas. Desirable skills and/or experience you'll need: Christmas shop/seasonal knowledge and experience. Important points to note: It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible. We want all of our Partners to have a good work life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview. The partnership We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never knowingly undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can thrive. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Our priority is to match the right person to the right role, and we never want salary to be a barrier to applying. Regardless of your current pay, we'll ask about your salary expectations during the application process, and our Talent Team will have an open, honest conversation during the talent call to understand your skills and explore our salary options. If you have questions around salary, please feel free to ask us! Location: Chiswick, London - Hybrid 2 days per week Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The Role Reporting to our Tech Director we are looking for a Data Lead to join the team. The Data Lead is responsible for leading the company's data driven transformation by building scalable, cutting edge data infrastructures and implementing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) strategies. This role will drive the company's data strategy to foster continuous innovation, ensure data driven decision making, and future prove the business by leveraging emerging trends in AI, machine learning, data automation, and real time insights. The Data Lead will oversee Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Data Science to ensure data remains a core asset that powers growth, customer centricity, and operational efficiency. Why So Energy? So Energy was created in 2015 because we knew energy suppliers could be better. Since then, we've grown rapidly but sustainably, with 300,000 customers and over 450 Energists (what we call our people). But we're not done! We're on the road to a net zero future, and thanks to our partnership with ESB, we're well on the way. We're customer centric, tech led, and passionate about sustainability. We're driven to do our best for our customers, for each other, and for our planet. That's why we've built a workplace culture that's supportive, empowering, inclusive, and full of opportunities to grow and make an impact. At So Energy, we take pride in our values driven culture. We live and breathe by our six core values that guide everything we do: Clear Honest Ambitious Inquisitive Caring Sustainable What you'll be getting up to in this role: Business Intelligence and Real Time Analytics: Drive the evolution of the company's BI capabilities from static reporting to dynamic, real time, and self service analytics, empowering teams with on demand insights. Develop and implement advanced data visualization platforms that are intuitive, interactive, and seamlessly integrated with business workflows to democratize data usage across the organization. Champion the use of augmented analytics, leveraging AI to automate data analysis and uncover hidden patterns and trends in real time, reducing reliance on manual reporting. Align BI efforts with business strategy, ensuring data insights inform critical decisions in customer engagement, marketing, product development, and operational efficiency. AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning for Competitive Advantage: Lead the Data Science and Machine Learning team in embedding predictive analytics and AI driven decision making across key business functions, from customer segmentation to operational forecasting. Explore and implement AI technologies such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and recommendation systems to enhance customer experience and operational processes. Stay ahead of advancements in AI, focusing on the development of explainable AI models to ensure transparency and trust in decision making processes. Utilise cutting edge techniques such as federated learning and reinforcement learning to ensure the company can leverage data without compromising privacy, security, or scalability. Data Infrastructure and Engineering: Architect a future proof, scalable, and secure data infrastructure that leverages cloud native and edge computing technologies. Transition the organization towards a real time data pipeline architecture, facilitating immediate access to insights for faster business decisions. Oversee the development and automation of data pipelines and workflows to ensure data integrity, availability, and integration across various systems. Lead the exploration and implementation of advanced data technologies, including data lakes, event driven architectures, and microservices, to handle increasing volumes of structured and unstructured data. Leadership and Strategy for a Data Driven Organisation: Develop and champion a holistic data strategy that aligns with long term business goals and market trends, positioning data as a strategic asset across all departments. Promote a culture of data literacy and continuous learning, ensuring that every business function can interpret and act on data insights to drive results. Drive innovation by experimenting with emerging technologies, such as synthetic data generation, real time AI powered decision systems, and blockchain for data security. Collaborate with C suite executives to align data initiatives with corporate objectives and spearhead the company's journey to becoming a fully data driven organization. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Build strong cross functional relationships to ensure data solutions align with the needs of key stakeholders in departments like Finance, Operations, Customer Services, and Marketing. Proactively identify opportunities where data insights can drive new revenue streams, improve customer acquisition and retention, or enhance operational efficiency. Serve as the company's thought leader in data innovation, continuously educating the leadership team on the strategic potential of emerging data technologies. Foster collaboration between data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of data insights into product development and business operations. Future Readiness and Innovation: Constantly monitor and experiment with the latest trends in AI, data engineering, and analytics, ensuring the company remains a leader in data innovation. Explore opportunities in decentralized data architectures and multi cloud environments to enhance agility and resilience. Leverage advances in quantum computing and edge analytics to prepare the organization for next generation data challenges, such as ultra high speed decision making and processing vast datasets in real time. Cultivate partnerships with academic institutions, data science communities, and technology vendors to stay on the cutting edge of research and developments in data science and AI. You're a great match if: Passionate about Data: You have a deep passion for data and its potential to transform business operations and drive growth. You're always excited about uncovering new insights and applying them to solve complex business challenges. Curious and Innovative: You are constantly exploring the latest trends in data science, AI, and analytics, and you enjoy experimenting with emerging technologies to find creative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. Problem Solver: You thrive in solving intricate problems and can translate complex data into actionable insights. You enjoy navigating through ambiguity, breaking down challenges into manageable pieces, and finding solutions that deliver real impact to the business. Business-focused: You can translate technical data insights into business terms that drive growth. You don't just focus on the numbers-you focus on the value they bring to the company and its customers. Technologically Savvy: You are well versed in cutting edge data technologies such as cloud platforms, AI, and machine learning. You have experience working with tools like SQL, Python, and data visualization platforms like Looker or Tableau, and you're always eager to learn more. Strategic Thinker: You have a strong ability to align data initiatives with broader business objectives, ensuring that data remains a central part of the company's strategy. You're able to look beyond the numbers and understand the bigger picture, using data to guide long term decisions. Leader and Mentor: You are an empathetic and inspiring leader, able to mentor cross functional teams across Data Engineering, BI, and Data Science. You know how to foster innovation, encourage collaboration, and nurture a data driven culture within your teams. Innovator at heart: You are always looking for opportunities to drive the business forward through data, whether that's through exploring quantum computing for faster processing, or using AI for real time, actionable insights. You are not content with the status quo-you're always thinking ahead. Collaborative: You excel in working with various stakeholders, from senior leadership to technical teams, ensuring that data driven solutions are aligned with business needs. You are skilled at communicating complex ideas in a simple, relatable way, helping others see the value of data. Data Ethics Advocate: You understand the importance of data governance, compliance, and ethical AI practices, and you're committed to ensuring that data is used responsibly and in line with industry regulations. Research shows that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. We believe your experience, skills, and passion will set you apart . click apply for full job details
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Our priority is to match the right person to the right role, and we never want salary to be a barrier to applying. Regardless of your current pay, we'll ask about your salary expectations during the application process, and our Talent Team will have an open, honest conversation during the talent call to understand your skills and explore our salary options. If you have questions around salary, please feel free to ask us! Location: Chiswick, London - Hybrid 2 days per week Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role The Role Reporting to our Tech Director we are looking for a Data Lead to join the team. The Data Lead is responsible for leading the company's data driven transformation by building scalable, cutting edge data infrastructures and implementing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) strategies. This role will drive the company's data strategy to foster continuous innovation, ensure data driven decision making, and future prove the business by leveraging emerging trends in AI, machine learning, data automation, and real time insights. The Data Lead will oversee Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, and Data Science to ensure data remains a core asset that powers growth, customer centricity, and operational efficiency. Why So Energy? So Energy was created in 2015 because we knew energy suppliers could be better. Since then, we've grown rapidly but sustainably, with 300,000 customers and over 450 Energists (what we call our people). But we're not done! We're on the road to a net zero future, and thanks to our partnership with ESB, we're well on the way. We're customer centric, tech led, and passionate about sustainability. We're driven to do our best for our customers, for each other, and for our planet. That's why we've built a workplace culture that's supportive, empowering, inclusive, and full of opportunities to grow and make an impact. At So Energy, we take pride in our values driven culture. We live and breathe by our six core values that guide everything we do: Clear Honest Ambitious Inquisitive Caring Sustainable What you'll be getting up to in this role: Business Intelligence and Real Time Analytics: Drive the evolution of the company's BI capabilities from static reporting to dynamic, real time, and self service analytics, empowering teams with on demand insights. Develop and implement advanced data visualization platforms that are intuitive, interactive, and seamlessly integrated with business workflows to democratize data usage across the organization. Champion the use of augmented analytics, leveraging AI to automate data analysis and uncover hidden patterns and trends in real time, reducing reliance on manual reporting. Align BI efforts with business strategy, ensuring data insights inform critical decisions in customer engagement, marketing, product development, and operational efficiency. AI, Data Science, and Machine Learning for Competitive Advantage: Lead the Data Science and Machine Learning team in embedding predictive analytics and AI driven decision making across key business functions, from customer segmentation to operational forecasting. Explore and implement AI technologies such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and recommendation systems to enhance customer experience and operational processes. Stay ahead of advancements in AI, focusing on the development of explainable AI models to ensure transparency and trust in decision making processes. Utilise cutting edge techniques such as federated learning and reinforcement learning to ensure the company can leverage data without compromising privacy, security, or scalability. Data Infrastructure and Engineering: Architect a future proof, scalable, and secure data infrastructure that leverages cloud native and edge computing technologies. Transition the organization towards a real time data pipeline architecture, facilitating immediate access to insights for faster business decisions. Oversee the development and automation of data pipelines and workflows to ensure data integrity, availability, and integration across various systems. Lead the exploration and implementation of advanced data technologies, including data lakes, event driven architectures, and microservices, to handle increasing volumes of structured and unstructured data. Leadership and Strategy for a Data Driven Organisation: Develop and champion a holistic data strategy that aligns with long term business goals and market trends, positioning data as a strategic asset across all departments. Promote a culture of data literacy and continuous learning, ensuring that every business function can interpret and act on data insights to drive results. Drive innovation by experimenting with emerging technologies, such as synthetic data generation, real time AI powered decision systems, and blockchain for data security. Collaborate with C suite executives to align data initiatives with corporate objectives and spearhead the company's journey to becoming a fully data driven organization. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Build strong cross functional relationships to ensure data solutions align with the needs of key stakeholders in departments like Finance, Operations, Customer Services, and Marketing. Proactively identify opportunities where data insights can drive new revenue streams, improve customer acquisition and retention, or enhance operational efficiency. Serve as the company's thought leader in data innovation, continuously educating the leadership team on the strategic potential of emerging data technologies. Foster collaboration between data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of data insights into product development and business operations. Future Readiness and Innovation: Constantly monitor and experiment with the latest trends in AI, data engineering, and analytics, ensuring the company remains a leader in data innovation. Explore opportunities in decentralized data architectures and multi cloud environments to enhance agility and resilience. Leverage advances in quantum computing and edge analytics to prepare the organization for next generation data challenges, such as ultra high speed decision making and processing vast datasets in real time. Cultivate partnerships with academic institutions, data science communities, and technology vendors to stay on the cutting edge of research and developments in data science and AI. You're a great match if: Passionate about Data: You have a deep passion for data and its potential to transform business operations and drive growth. You're always excited about uncovering new insights and applying them to solve complex business challenges. Curious and Innovative: You are constantly exploring the latest trends in data science, AI, and analytics, and you enjoy experimenting with emerging technologies to find creative solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. Problem Solver: You thrive in solving intricate problems and can translate complex data into actionable insights. You enjoy navigating through ambiguity, breaking down challenges into manageable pieces, and finding solutions that deliver real impact to the business. Business-focused: You can translate technical data insights into business terms that drive growth. You don't just focus on the numbers-you focus on the value they bring to the company and its customers. Technologically Savvy: You are well versed in cutting edge data technologies such as cloud platforms, AI, and machine learning. You have experience working with tools like SQL, Python, and data visualization platforms like Looker or Tableau, and you're always eager to learn more. Strategic Thinker: You have a strong ability to align data initiatives with broader business objectives, ensuring that data remains a central part of the company's strategy. You're able to look beyond the numbers and understand the bigger picture, using data to guide long term decisions. Leader and Mentor: You are an empathetic and inspiring leader, able to mentor cross functional teams across Data Engineering, BI, and Data Science. You know how to foster innovation, encourage collaboration, and nurture a data driven culture within your teams. Innovator at heart: You are always looking for opportunities to drive the business forward through data, whether that's through exploring quantum computing for faster processing, or using AI for real time, actionable insights. You are not content with the status quo-you're always thinking ahead. Collaborative: You excel in working with various stakeholders, from senior leadership to technical teams, ensuring that data driven solutions are aligned with business needs. You are skilled at communicating complex ideas in a simple, relatable way, helping others see the value of data. Data Ethics Advocate: You understand the importance of data governance, compliance, and ethical AI practices, and you're committed to ensuring that data is used responsibly and in line with industry regulations. Research shows that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. We believe your experience, skills, and passion will set you apart . click apply for full job details
Are you passionate about creating content that not only engages audiences but also drives measurable results? We're looking for a talented Digital Marketing Executive to play a key role in our Marketing team at Prosperity Law LLP. This is an exciting time to join the firm. We have a new website in the pipeline, HubSpot being implemented, and a period of genuine growth in which marketing is fully invested. You'll have the opportunity to help shape how the firm presents itself digitally. Working closely with the Digital Marketing Manager, you'll support the planning, optimisation and delivery of high-quality, search-optimised content designed to boost our visibility, increase website traffic, and generate leads across key practice areas. You'll also contribute to social media, HubSpot implementation, new content formats, and analytics - playing an active role across a fast-growing in-house marketing function. The role will primarily support Prosperity Law LLP, with some marketing activity also required for Prosperity Insurance - our related insurance services entity. Core Responsibilities SEO Support Keyword research, competitor analysis, and gap analysis to identify search opportunities On-page optimisation including internal linking improvements, meta data, headings, and content structure Supporting local SEO across our three offices Link building and digital outreach to legal directories, industry publications, and relevant third-party sites Support delivery of the wider SEO strategy, including visibility in AI-generated search results (e.g. Google AI Overviews) Content Creation Contribute to and manage the blog schedule, including working with fee earners to develop topics Edit, format, and publish blog content in line with brand guidelines, legal standards, and SEO best practice Support the social sharing and outreach of published content to maximise reach Assist with on-page content improvements and conversion optimisation across existing service pages Social Media Take ownership of the social media content calendar across all platforms Write platform-appropriate copy, scheduling and publishing content consistently Monitor engagement and performance, providing monthly insights and suggestions for improvement Support the creation of visual assets for social media using Canva or Adobe Suite Analytics & Reporting Monitor keyword rankings, share of voice, and organic traffic using tools such as SEMrush, Google Search Console, and GA4 Assist with interpreting data from monthly reports and translating findings into actionable recommendations Prosperity Insurance Provide marketing support to Prosperity Insurance on an ongoing basis, including content, social media, and digital asset creation Assist with campaign and promotional activity for insurance-specific products and events as required Minimum 2 years' experience working in a digital marketing role Demonstrable knowledge & experience in SEO, content creation, or other digital marketing channels Strong writing skills with excellent grammar, structure, and attention to detail Experience using SEO tools such as SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console and GA4 Familiarity with WordPress for content publishing and basic on-page editing Understanding of Canva and/or Adobe Suite for visual content creation Proactive and curious mindset - able to spot opportunities and suggest ideas independently Strong communication and organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Team player who can collaborate effectively with fee earners and internal stakeholders Why Join Prosperity Law? Join at an exciting period of growth with genuine marketing investment and ambition Work in a collaborative, supportive environment alongside an experienced Digital Marketing Manager Gain exposure to the full digital marketing mix - SEO, content, social, analytics, PPC, and email. Benefits (subject to eligibility) include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private health cover, Death in service life insurance, and free breakfast, lunch and snacks in the office. How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to .
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate about creating content that not only engages audiences but also drives measurable results? We're looking for a talented Digital Marketing Executive to play a key role in our Marketing team at Prosperity Law LLP. This is an exciting time to join the firm. We have a new website in the pipeline, HubSpot being implemented, and a period of genuine growth in which marketing is fully invested. You'll have the opportunity to help shape how the firm presents itself digitally. Working closely with the Digital Marketing Manager, you'll support the planning, optimisation and delivery of high-quality, search-optimised content designed to boost our visibility, increase website traffic, and generate leads across key practice areas. You'll also contribute to social media, HubSpot implementation, new content formats, and analytics - playing an active role across a fast-growing in-house marketing function. The role will primarily support Prosperity Law LLP, with some marketing activity also required for Prosperity Insurance - our related insurance services entity. Core Responsibilities SEO Support Keyword research, competitor analysis, and gap analysis to identify search opportunities On-page optimisation including internal linking improvements, meta data, headings, and content structure Supporting local SEO across our three offices Link building and digital outreach to legal directories, industry publications, and relevant third-party sites Support delivery of the wider SEO strategy, including visibility in AI-generated search results (e.g. Google AI Overviews) Content Creation Contribute to and manage the blog schedule, including working with fee earners to develop topics Edit, format, and publish blog content in line with brand guidelines, legal standards, and SEO best practice Support the social sharing and outreach of published content to maximise reach Assist with on-page content improvements and conversion optimisation across existing service pages Social Media Take ownership of the social media content calendar across all platforms Write platform-appropriate copy, scheduling and publishing content consistently Monitor engagement and performance, providing monthly insights and suggestions for improvement Support the creation of visual assets for social media using Canva or Adobe Suite Analytics & Reporting Monitor keyword rankings, share of voice, and organic traffic using tools such as SEMrush, Google Search Console, and GA4 Assist with interpreting data from monthly reports and translating findings into actionable recommendations Prosperity Insurance Provide marketing support to Prosperity Insurance on an ongoing basis, including content, social media, and digital asset creation Assist with campaign and promotional activity for insurance-specific products and events as required Minimum 2 years' experience working in a digital marketing role Demonstrable knowledge & experience in SEO, content creation, or other digital marketing channels Strong writing skills with excellent grammar, structure, and attention to detail Experience using SEO tools such as SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console and GA4 Familiarity with WordPress for content publishing and basic on-page editing Understanding of Canva and/or Adobe Suite for visual content creation Proactive and curious mindset - able to spot opportunities and suggest ideas independently Strong communication and organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Team player who can collaborate effectively with fee earners and internal stakeholders Why Join Prosperity Law? Join at an exciting period of growth with genuine marketing investment and ambition Work in a collaborative, supportive environment alongside an experienced Digital Marketing Manager Gain exposure to the full digital marketing mix - SEO, content, social, analytics, PPC, and email. Benefits (subject to eligibility) include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, private health cover, Death in service life insurance, and free breakfast, lunch and snacks in the office. How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, please email a copy of your CV and a cover letter to .
Head of Partnerships Independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation Westminster, Central London (Hybrid working) Permanent, Full Time Salary: £62,400-£70,200 (DOE) plus a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced annual leave (33 days including bank holidays plus birthday leave), festive office closure, pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, gym discounts, technology vouchers, dining and activity passes, EAP and wellbeing support. Membership Bespoke is working with an independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation based in Westminster to recruit a Head of Partnerships. Our client operates at the intersection of public policy, leadership and cross-sector collaboration, bringing together senior stakeholders from across sectors to drive meaningful dialogue and action on the UK's most significant challenges. Through its programmes, events and research, it creates opportunities for organisations to collaborate, innovate and influence. This is a newly created, commercially focused role responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of partnerships, sponsored programmes and bespoke interventions that generate revenue and expand the organisation's impact. Key responsibilities Partnerships strategy and pipeline development Develop and own a partnerships strategy aligned to growth objectives Build and manage a strong commercial pipeline Identify and secure new partnership opportunities Commercial partnerships and programme development Design and deliver bespoke programmes and sponsored initiatives Develop compelling partnership and sponsorship propositions Ensure delivery of revenue targets Market growth and innovation Identify new sectors, markets and partnership models Develop innovative commercial offers and interventions Cross-team collaboration Work closely with membership, marketing and programme teams Align partnership activity with content, research and member needs Team leadership Lead and develop the partnerships function Foster a culture of commercial ambition and collaboration About you Essential At least three years' experience in a senior partnerships, business development, commercial or external affairs role, with a track record of identifying and closing commercial agreements. Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering bespoke programmes, sponsored events or collaborative interventions in a policy, professional services or mission-driven context. Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with senior leaders across sectors, including government departments and large private sector organisations. Experience of managing a commercial pipeline, meeting revenue targets and reporting on financial performance. Interest in UK public sector, business and civil society landscape and cross-sector policy environment. Experience of managing or developing a small team. Desirable Experience of developing innovative programme models or income diversification strategies in a not-for-profit or membership context. Familiarity with the UK public sector, business and civil society landscape and cross-sector policy environment. Experience of working alongside a membership or account management function in a complementary commercial role. How to apply To apply for any of these roles, please submit your CV. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to these roles and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Head of Partnerships Independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation Westminster, Central London (Hybrid working) Permanent, Full Time Salary: £62,400-£70,200 (DOE) plus a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced annual leave (33 days including bank holidays plus birthday leave), festive office closure, pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, gym discounts, technology vouchers, dining and activity passes, EAP and wellbeing support. Membership Bespoke is working with an independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation based in Westminster to recruit a Head of Partnerships. Our client operates at the intersection of public policy, leadership and cross-sector collaboration, bringing together senior stakeholders from across sectors to drive meaningful dialogue and action on the UK's most significant challenges. Through its programmes, events and research, it creates opportunities for organisations to collaborate, innovate and influence. This is a newly created, commercially focused role responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of partnerships, sponsored programmes and bespoke interventions that generate revenue and expand the organisation's impact. Key responsibilities Partnerships strategy and pipeline development Develop and own a partnerships strategy aligned to growth objectives Build and manage a strong commercial pipeline Identify and secure new partnership opportunities Commercial partnerships and programme development Design and deliver bespoke programmes and sponsored initiatives Develop compelling partnership and sponsorship propositions Ensure delivery of revenue targets Market growth and innovation Identify new sectors, markets and partnership models Develop innovative commercial offers and interventions Cross-team collaboration Work closely with membership, marketing and programme teams Align partnership activity with content, research and member needs Team leadership Lead and develop the partnerships function Foster a culture of commercial ambition and collaboration About you Essential At least three years' experience in a senior partnerships, business development, commercial or external affairs role, with a track record of identifying and closing commercial agreements. Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering bespoke programmes, sponsored events or collaborative interventions in a policy, professional services or mission-driven context. Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with senior leaders across sectors, including government departments and large private sector organisations. Experience of managing a commercial pipeline, meeting revenue targets and reporting on financial performance. Interest in UK public sector, business and civil society landscape and cross-sector policy environment. Experience of managing or developing a small team. Desirable Experience of developing innovative programme models or income diversification strategies in a not-for-profit or membership context. Familiarity with the UK public sector, business and civil society landscape and cross-sector policy environment. Experience of working alongside a membership or account management function in a complementary commercial role. How to apply To apply for any of these roles, please submit your CV. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to these roles and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment.
ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit . JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Delivers all daily operational responsibilities creating an exceptional 24/7 Resident experience. Day to day duties for the Community include marketing, building maintenance and tenancy administration and delivering an exceptional resident experience. Actively builds strong relationships with contractors, suppliers and third parties to ensure the Resident experience is seamless and Residents receive service levels which exceed their expectations. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Role Responsibilities Conduct sales and leasing activities including: viewings, following up on enquiries and sales conversions. Plan and organise daily activities to maximise the time to achieve targeted leasing numbers. Convert prospects and leads into viewing appointments and bookings to achieve targeted leasing numbers. Ensure all data capture systems and details of contact are updated in an accurate and timely manner as required. Welcome on site enquiries and potential residents in a warm and friendly manner ensuring a first impression of exceptional customer service. Follow up on receipt of required documentation, contract returns and processes payments. Conduct scheduled Residents' apartment visits. Manage cancellations. Respond to online (webchat) and email enquiries in a professional and engaging manner. Support other communities when required, including cross selling based upon potential resident requirements. Inspect community, tour units and leasing materials are available and take action to ensure they meet agreed standards for viewings. Actively understand, update and improve knowledge of community, amenities, units and local area features. Deliver all aspects of customer service, including a comprehensive front of house service anticipating and exceeding resident expectations. Support Resident events and activities within the Community. Assist with Community preparations, including move in and move out processes. Develop and maintain local knowledge and information resources relevant to resident needs (e.g., travel, entertainment and amenities). Screen property visitors, guests and contractors. Respond positively to customer queries and complaints, identifying and undertaking appropriate action in line with Greystar's complaints procedure. Work as part of a team, supporting and respecting other team members, to deliver exceptional resident living. Complete Health and Safety compliance activities in line with the Company's policies and procedures. Complete administrative tasks including logging of maintenance requests, filing and preparing notices and updating of databases. Register, secure and correctly issue Resident parcels/deliveries. Proactively attend to or organise ad hoc or minor cleaning requirements. About You Excellent customer service skills and significant experience in a sales role in a similar world class accommodation, hospitality, leisure or reservations/membership environment. The ability to influence, adapt at pace and be motivated by exceeding customer service and sales targets. Evidence of organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Culturally aware and able to adapt relationship building, communications and negotiation skills to suit audience. A team player who is evidently approachable and welcoming. Proactive with a can do attitude and an ability to act autonomously, taking decisions and/or action when required. Proficient at using online and web tools/resources for gathering and presenting research and information. High attention to detail in personal presentation. Fluent English verbal and written communication skills. Numerical skills necessary to complete the above activities. Desirable Detailed knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Legislation. Residential Property or relevant qualification. A knowledge and understanding of UK Health and Safety requirements and legislation. Role Scope Reports to: Community Manager Property: Stratford Mills Capacity: 205 units Team: 7 people Key Relationships Community Managers and Team Members Contractors and Suppliers Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to .
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in over 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $36 billion of development assets and over $30 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit . JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Delivers all daily operational responsibilities creating an exceptional 24/7 Resident experience. Day to day duties for the Community include marketing, building maintenance and tenancy administration and delivering an exceptional resident experience. Actively builds strong relationships with contractors, suppliers and third parties to ensure the Resident experience is seamless and Residents receive service levels which exceed their expectations. JOB DESCRIPTION Key Role Responsibilities Conduct sales and leasing activities including: viewings, following up on enquiries and sales conversions. Plan and organise daily activities to maximise the time to achieve targeted leasing numbers. Convert prospects and leads into viewing appointments and bookings to achieve targeted leasing numbers. Ensure all data capture systems and details of contact are updated in an accurate and timely manner as required. Welcome on site enquiries and potential residents in a warm and friendly manner ensuring a first impression of exceptional customer service. Follow up on receipt of required documentation, contract returns and processes payments. Conduct scheduled Residents' apartment visits. Manage cancellations. Respond to online (webchat) and email enquiries in a professional and engaging manner. Support other communities when required, including cross selling based upon potential resident requirements. Inspect community, tour units and leasing materials are available and take action to ensure they meet agreed standards for viewings. Actively understand, update and improve knowledge of community, amenities, units and local area features. Deliver all aspects of customer service, including a comprehensive front of house service anticipating and exceeding resident expectations. Support Resident events and activities within the Community. Assist with Community preparations, including move in and move out processes. Develop and maintain local knowledge and information resources relevant to resident needs (e.g., travel, entertainment and amenities). Screen property visitors, guests and contractors. Respond positively to customer queries and complaints, identifying and undertaking appropriate action in line with Greystar's complaints procedure. Work as part of a team, supporting and respecting other team members, to deliver exceptional resident living. Complete Health and Safety compliance activities in line with the Company's policies and procedures. Complete administrative tasks including logging of maintenance requests, filing and preparing notices and updating of databases. Register, secure and correctly issue Resident parcels/deliveries. Proactively attend to or organise ad hoc or minor cleaning requirements. About You Excellent customer service skills and significant experience in a sales role in a similar world class accommodation, hospitality, leisure or reservations/membership environment. The ability to influence, adapt at pace and be motivated by exceeding customer service and sales targets. Evidence of organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Culturally aware and able to adapt relationship building, communications and negotiation skills to suit audience. A team player who is evidently approachable and welcoming. Proactive with a can do attitude and an ability to act autonomously, taking decisions and/or action when required. Proficient at using online and web tools/resources for gathering and presenting research and information. High attention to detail in personal presentation. Fluent English verbal and written communication skills. Numerical skills necessary to complete the above activities. Desirable Detailed knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Legislation. Residential Property or relevant qualification. A knowledge and understanding of UK Health and Safety requirements and legislation. Role Scope Reports to: Community Manager Property: Stratford Mills Capacity: 205 units Team: 7 people Key Relationships Community Managers and Team Members Contractors and Suppliers Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to .
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Role Overview A growing, London based insight-led organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Account Director. This is a senior, client-facing role with clear accountability for revenue generation and account growth. The position focuses on developing strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities and ensuring clients derive maximum value from long-term partnerships. You will work across a diverse portfolio of clients, including both established global brands and high-growth organisations, particularly within retail, media and entertainment sectors. Success in this role is defined by consistently achieving or exceeding revenue and gross profit targets, delivering year on year account growth and being recognised as a key contributor to commercial success. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership & Account Growth Own and deliver against annual revenue and gross profit targets Identify and convert opportunities for organic growth, including upselling and cross selling Lead the development of proposals, pitches, and RFP responses Maintain a strong pipeline of future opportunities across accounts Take full accountability for the commercial performance of assigned clients Client Leadership & Relationship Management Act as the senior point of contact across a portfolio of client accounts Build trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders Develop a deep understanding of client objectives and translate them into actionable opportunities Provide proactive, insight led recommendations and thought leadership Ensure a consistently high standard of client experience and satisfaction Own and resolve client challenges professionally and effectively Internal Collaboration & Leadership Partner closely with delivery teams to ensure high quality outputs Engage internal specialists to support client needs and proposals Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align on commercial strategy Contribute to the wider strategic direction of the business Skills & Experience Extensive experience within a research, insights, or consultancy environment Proven track record of growing client accounts and delivering commercial targets Experience managing senior client stakeholders and complex relationships Strong understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies Demonstrated success in achieving revenue and gross profit targets Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills Culture & Environment We are looking for individuals who: Take ownership and accountability for results Are commercially focused and motivated by growth Proactively identify and create opportunities Thrive in fast paced, high performance environments If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team, including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. Hanson Search is a globally recognised, award winning talent advisory and headhunting consultancy. Our expertise lies in building successful ventures worldwide through our recruitment, interim and executive search in communications, sustainability, public affairs and policy, digital marketing and sales and commercial. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Role Overview A growing, London based insight-led organisation is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Account Director. This is a senior, client-facing role with clear accountability for revenue generation and account growth. The position focuses on developing strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities and ensuring clients derive maximum value from long-term partnerships. You will work across a diverse portfolio of clients, including both established global brands and high-growth organisations, particularly within retail, media and entertainment sectors. Success in this role is defined by consistently achieving or exceeding revenue and gross profit targets, delivering year on year account growth and being recognised as a key contributor to commercial success. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership & Account Growth Own and deliver against annual revenue and gross profit targets Identify and convert opportunities for organic growth, including upselling and cross selling Lead the development of proposals, pitches, and RFP responses Maintain a strong pipeline of future opportunities across accounts Take full accountability for the commercial performance of assigned clients Client Leadership & Relationship Management Act as the senior point of contact across a portfolio of client accounts Build trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders Develop a deep understanding of client objectives and translate them into actionable opportunities Provide proactive, insight led recommendations and thought leadership Ensure a consistently high standard of client experience and satisfaction Own and resolve client challenges professionally and effectively Internal Collaboration & Leadership Partner closely with delivery teams to ensure high quality outputs Engage internal specialists to support client needs and proposals Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align on commercial strategy Contribute to the wider strategic direction of the business Skills & Experience Extensive experience within a research, insights, or consultancy environment Proven track record of growing client accounts and delivering commercial targets Experience managing senior client stakeholders and complex relationships Strong understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies Demonstrated success in achieving revenue and gross profit targets Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills Culture & Environment We are looking for individuals who: Take ownership and accountability for results Are commercially focused and motivated by growth Proactively identify and create opportunities Thrive in fast paced, high performance environments If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team, including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below. Hanson Search is a globally recognised, award winning talent advisory and headhunting consultancy. Our expertise lies in building successful ventures worldwide through our recruitment, interim and executive search in communications, sustainability, public affairs and policy, digital marketing and sales and commercial. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. You can access our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Title: Security Risk Lead Salary: £53,300 - £71,300 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 2 days a week minimum in the office Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hour per week Join our organisation as a Security Risk Lead. Utilise your expertise and drive to safeguard operations in this impactful role. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role The Security Risk Lead plays a pivotal role by driving Cambridge University Press & Assessment's security risk management strategy. This position is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, and strategic security risks across the organisation to ensure a resilient and compliant security framework. Overseeing the Security Risk Manager, the Security Risk Lead will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and embed risk management processes that align with the organisation's priorities. They will also take the lead on key initiatives to reduce the organisation's risk exposure, delivering critical risk insights, reports Lead and improve the security risk management strategy, in line with Enterprise risk strategy, identifying, analysing, and evaluating risks that may affect the organisation. Implement controls to mitigate risks and ensure effective execution. Manage and support the Security Risk Manager. Prepare and present regular risk reports for senior management. Oversee the analysis and monitoring of risks, ensuring emerging risks are flagged. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitor industry trends and best practices. Collaborate with the Head of Security GRC and teams to manage incidents and propose corrective actions. Provide risk management training and develop a risk-aware culture. Support the development of security risk policies and frameworks. Collect data for risk assessments and foster a collaborative risk management approach. Provide risk management input on key projects. Represent the organisation in industry forums. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of security risk management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., ISO 31000, 27001, 27005, NIST) and regulatory requirements in the industry The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related field, or appropriate business experience, along with active CRISC or 27005 Risk Manager certification You should have a minimum of 5 years or demonstrated experience in a governance, risk, or compliance role within an information security context Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in risk management software and MS Office Suite are essential You should be detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment and build relationships with stakeholders If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Design or implementation of parts of or all of a Risk Management Framework Managed risks within an operational environment Developed risk management recommendations for senior leadership Managed and maintained a comprehensive risk management framework, including risks registers, control tracking, governance fora and reporting measures For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 17 th April 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents 2024.09 Security Risk Lead v.3 (1).pdf (79.64 KB)
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Security Risk Lead Salary: £53,300 - £71,300 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 2 days a week minimum in the office Contract: Permanent Hours: 35 hour per week Join our organisation as a Security Risk Lead. Utilise your expertise and drive to safeguard operations in this impactful role. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role The Security Risk Lead plays a pivotal role by driving Cambridge University Press & Assessment's security risk management strategy. This position is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, and strategic security risks across the organisation to ensure a resilient and compliant security framework. Overseeing the Security Risk Manager, the Security Risk Lead will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and embed risk management processes that align with the organisation's priorities. They will also take the lead on key initiatives to reduce the organisation's risk exposure, delivering critical risk insights, reports Lead and improve the security risk management strategy, in line with Enterprise risk strategy, identifying, analysing, and evaluating risks that may affect the organisation. Implement controls to mitigate risks and ensure effective execution. Manage and support the Security Risk Manager. Prepare and present regular risk reports for senior management. Oversee the analysis and monitoring of risks, ensuring emerging risks are flagged. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitor industry trends and best practices. Collaborate with the Head of Security GRC and teams to manage incidents and propose corrective actions. Provide risk management training and develop a risk-aware culture. Support the development of security risk policies and frameworks. Collect data for risk assessments and foster a collaborative risk management approach. Provide risk management input on key projects. Represent the organisation in industry forums. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of security risk management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., ISO 31000, 27001, 27005, NIST) and regulatory requirements in the industry The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related field, or appropriate business experience, along with active CRISC or 27005 Risk Manager certification You should have a minimum of 5 years or demonstrated experience in a governance, risk, or compliance role within an information security context Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in risk management software and MS Office Suite are essential You should be detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment and build relationships with stakeholders If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Design or implementation of parts of or all of a Risk Management Framework Managed risks within an operational environment Developed risk management recommendations for senior leadership Managed and maintained a comprehensive risk management framework, including risks registers, control tracking, governance fora and reporting measures For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 17 th April 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents 2024.09 Security Risk Lead v.3 (1).pdf (79.64 KB)
Product Manager - Automation Agents Role Purpose This role leads the definition, development, and optimisation of automation and intelligent agent capabilities within the Claim Pilot ecosystem. You'll drive the strategy and delivery of automation features that streamline claims handling, operational workflows, and colleague/client interactions-building a scalable, globally aligned automation ecosystem. What will your day look like: Product Strategy & Alignment Shape the automation and intelligent agent components of the Claim Pilot product strategy.Define core automation agents, their scope, and expected benefits.Ensure alignment with global product standards, architecture, and reusable components. Roadmap Ownership & Delivery Own the roadmap for automation agents, workflow automation, and AI-enabled task handling.Translate strategy into clear backlog items and delivery increments.Lead discovery, validation, and user research to ensure solutions meet real business needs.Maintain high-quality product documentation and governance materials.Demonstrate measurable value and benefits from delivered automation. Automation & Platform Modernisation Build automation features that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate cycle times.Support consolidation of automation tools into the ClaimPilot platform.Partner with engineering, architecture, and data teams to ensure compliance with technical, security, and regulatory frameworks.Identify opportunities to retire legacy workflows and adopt global reusable components. Governance & Transparency Operate within UK&I and global governance frameworks, providing clear reporting on progress, risks, and value.Ensure compliance with architectural, cyber, AI governance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., DPIA, AIIA). Track performance metrics such as throughput, accuracy, cycle time, and adoption. S takeholder Engagement Translate business needs into precise product requirements.Communicate roadmap updates, risks, and value outcomes across regional and global stakeholders.Build strong relationships with propositions teams, operational SMEs, and technical leaders. Adoption & Value Realisation Drive adoption of automation features across internal teams and clients.Create training and enablement materials.Track and evidence value delivered, including efficiency gains and improved user experience.Continuously optimise based on performance insights and feedback. Scope Automation agents and workflow automation across:Motor, Property & CasualtySpecialist and regulated operationsField services, risk, surveying, inspectionDelegated authority, TPA, BPO environmentsClient-specific and regulated workflow platforms Key Relationships Internal: Agile Coach, Head of Products, Delivery teams, Engineering/Architecture/Data/AI, UK&I leaders, Propositions & Commercial, Group CIO. External: Clients, technology vendors, regulatory/industry bodies. Knowledge and Abilities: Essential Product management/ownership experience in automation, workflow, or operational tech.Understanding of automation tools, digital workers, conversational agents, or AI task handling.Strong delivery skills: backlog management, discovery, prioritisation, agile practices.Ability to work closely with engineering teams.Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Desirable Experience in insurance, claims, TPA, or regulated operations.Exposure to AI-enabled automation, LLM agents, API-first platforms, or orchestration engines.Familiarity with global product governance.Experience in platform migration or consolidation. Attributes Curious, outcome-oriented, and experimental.Able to simplify complexity and collaborate effectively.User-centric with empathy for operational challenges.Structured, detail-focused, and proactive. Benefits Career & Purpose Davies Innovation Lab Leadership training programme Funding for professional qualifications Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities Environmental & Social The Davies Foundation Local charity funding Pennies To Heaven Employee Resource Groups Employee volunteering programme Financial Health Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub Life assurance: x4 Refer a Friend Cycle to Work Scheme Lease car salary sacrifice Davies Incentive Plan Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus Discounts with 100's of UK retailers EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years Flexible working Dress for your day Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Product Manager - Automation Agents Role Purpose This role leads the definition, development, and optimisation of automation and intelligent agent capabilities within the Claim Pilot ecosystem. You'll drive the strategy and delivery of automation features that streamline claims handling, operational workflows, and colleague/client interactions-building a scalable, globally aligned automation ecosystem. What will your day look like: Product Strategy & Alignment Shape the automation and intelligent agent components of the Claim Pilot product strategy.Define core automation agents, their scope, and expected benefits.Ensure alignment with global product standards, architecture, and reusable components. Roadmap Ownership & Delivery Own the roadmap for automation agents, workflow automation, and AI-enabled task handling.Translate strategy into clear backlog items and delivery increments.Lead discovery, validation, and user research to ensure solutions meet real business needs.Maintain high-quality product documentation and governance materials.Demonstrate measurable value and benefits from delivered automation. Automation & Platform Modernisation Build automation features that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate cycle times.Support consolidation of automation tools into the ClaimPilot platform.Partner with engineering, architecture, and data teams to ensure compliance with technical, security, and regulatory frameworks.Identify opportunities to retire legacy workflows and adopt global reusable components. Governance & Transparency Operate within UK&I and global governance frameworks, providing clear reporting on progress, risks, and value.Ensure compliance with architectural, cyber, AI governance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., DPIA, AIIA). Track performance metrics such as throughput, accuracy, cycle time, and adoption. S takeholder Engagement Translate business needs into precise product requirements.Communicate roadmap updates, risks, and value outcomes across regional and global stakeholders.Build strong relationships with propositions teams, operational SMEs, and technical leaders. Adoption & Value Realisation Drive adoption of automation features across internal teams and clients.Create training and enablement materials.Track and evidence value delivered, including efficiency gains and improved user experience.Continuously optimise based on performance insights and feedback. Scope Automation agents and workflow automation across:Motor, Property & CasualtySpecialist and regulated operationsField services, risk, surveying, inspectionDelegated authority, TPA, BPO environmentsClient-specific and regulated workflow platforms Key Relationships Internal: Agile Coach, Head of Products, Delivery teams, Engineering/Architecture/Data/AI, UK&I leaders, Propositions & Commercial, Group CIO. External: Clients, technology vendors, regulatory/industry bodies. Knowledge and Abilities: Essential Product management/ownership experience in automation, workflow, or operational tech.Understanding of automation tools, digital workers, conversational agents, or AI task handling.Strong delivery skills: backlog management, discovery, prioritisation, agile practices.Ability to work closely with engineering teams.Strong analytical and data-driven mindset.Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Desirable Experience in insurance, claims, TPA, or regulated operations.Exposure to AI-enabled automation, LLM agents, API-first platforms, or orchestration engines.Familiarity with global product governance.Experience in platform migration or consolidation. Attributes Curious, outcome-oriented, and experimental.Able to simplify complexity and collaborate effectively.User-centric with empathy for operational challenges.Structured, detail-focused, and proactive. Benefits Career & Purpose Davies Innovation Lab Leadership training programme Funding for professional qualifications Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities Environmental & Social The Davies Foundation Local charity funding Pennies To Heaven Employee Resource Groups Employee volunteering programme Financial Health Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub Life assurance: x4 Refer a Friend Cycle to Work Scheme Lease car salary sacrifice Davies Incentive Plan Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus Discounts with 100's of UK retailers EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years Flexible working Dress for your day Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan
We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly capable Executive Assistant / Office Manager to join a high-performing investment firm in Central London. This is an extremely varied role for someone who wants to be properly embedded in a dynamic and ambitious environment, not sitting on the sidelines. You will provide first-class EA support to the Managing Partner and wider team, while also taking ownership of the day-to-day running, presentation and standards of the office. The ideal EA will be proactive, detail-driven and genuinely motivated by being part of a commercially focused business. This role will suit an Executive Assistant who is naturally three steps ahead, takes real pride in the quality of their work and enjoys adding value. You should be someone who wants to understand what the business is doing, can anticipate needs based on what is happening around you and is confident operating at pace without losing accuracy. A strong sense of judgement, initiative and personal accountability is essential. The office culture is professional, driven and collaborative. It is a high-calibre team environment with high standards and a strong work ethic, but without unnecessary hierarchy. This is fully office-based and requires someone hands-on, solutions-oriented and happy to roll up their sleeves during busy periods. In return, there is a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, private medical and pension, alongside the opportunity to join an exciting and impressive business where you can make a real impact from day one. DUTIES INCLUDE: • Providing EA support to primarily the Managing Partner and the wider team, including complex diary management and meeting coordination • Managing frequent and often changing travel arrangements, itineraries and related logistics with great attention to detail • Preparing meeting spaces and ensuring boardrooms and office areas are presented to a consistently high standard • Acting as a central point of coordination for office operations within a high-end, client-facing environment • Liaising with household and office support staff, contractors and service providers • Supporting with private duties for the Managing Partner, including personal scheduling and practical coordination of private properties • Overseeing aspects of property and facilities management, including maintenance, insurance and general upkeep • Helping coordinate a tenanted adjoining property space and associated administrative matters • Monitoring the office environment and proactively resolving issues relating to presentation, maintenance and service levels • Organising company and stakeholder events and managing annual gifting • Supporting ad hoc team and administrative projects as required ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: • At least 5 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Office Manager role within a professional services, investment, family office or similarly high-performance environment • Demonstrate a strong interest in or affinity with investing and finance • A higher education qualification or equivalent further education is desirable • Tech Savvy with the ability to support online research and manage CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot) • A confident, mature and highly capable approach, with the ability to hit the ground running • Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of personal ownership • Highly proactive, with the judgement to anticipate needs and solve problems independently • Comfortable supporting a HNW principal and a busy, high-achieving team • Strong organisational skills across complex diaries, travel and multiple moving parts • A polished, discreet and professional manner, with excellent communication skills • Interested in advancing the business and comfortable operating in a commercially focused environment • Happy to work five days per week from the office in Central London • Right to work in the UK and excellent, verifiable references
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly capable Executive Assistant / Office Manager to join a high-performing investment firm in Central London. This is an extremely varied role for someone who wants to be properly embedded in a dynamic and ambitious environment, not sitting on the sidelines. You will provide first-class EA support to the Managing Partner and wider team, while also taking ownership of the day-to-day running, presentation and standards of the office. The ideal EA will be proactive, detail-driven and genuinely motivated by being part of a commercially focused business. This role will suit an Executive Assistant who is naturally three steps ahead, takes real pride in the quality of their work and enjoys adding value. You should be someone who wants to understand what the business is doing, can anticipate needs based on what is happening around you and is confident operating at pace without losing accuracy. A strong sense of judgement, initiative and personal accountability is essential. The office culture is professional, driven and collaborative. It is a high-calibre team environment with high standards and a strong work ethic, but without unnecessary hierarchy. This is fully office-based and requires someone hands-on, solutions-oriented and happy to roll up their sleeves during busy periods. In return, there is a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, private medical and pension, alongside the opportunity to join an exciting and impressive business where you can make a real impact from day one. DUTIES INCLUDE: • Providing EA support to primarily the Managing Partner and the wider team, including complex diary management and meeting coordination • Managing frequent and often changing travel arrangements, itineraries and related logistics with great attention to detail • Preparing meeting spaces and ensuring boardrooms and office areas are presented to a consistently high standard • Acting as a central point of coordination for office operations within a high-end, client-facing environment • Liaising with household and office support staff, contractors and service providers • Supporting with private duties for the Managing Partner, including personal scheduling and practical coordination of private properties • Overseeing aspects of property and facilities management, including maintenance, insurance and general upkeep • Helping coordinate a tenanted adjoining property space and associated administrative matters • Monitoring the office environment and proactively resolving issues relating to presentation, maintenance and service levels • Organising company and stakeholder events and managing annual gifting • Supporting ad hoc team and administrative projects as required ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: • At least 5 years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Office Manager role within a professional services, investment, family office or similarly high-performance environment • Demonstrate a strong interest in or affinity with investing and finance • A higher education qualification or equivalent further education is desirable • Tech Savvy with the ability to support online research and manage CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot) • A confident, mature and highly capable approach, with the ability to hit the ground running • Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of personal ownership • Highly proactive, with the judgement to anticipate needs and solve problems independently • Comfortable supporting a HNW principal and a busy, high-achieving team • Strong organisational skills across complex diaries, travel and multiple moving parts • A polished, discreet and professional manner, with excellent communication skills • Interested in advancing the business and comfortable operating in a commercially focused environment • Happy to work five days per week from the office in Central London • Right to work in the UK and excellent, verifiable references
Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. We are looking for a highly motivated and curious Associate to join our Group Strategy and Corporate Development team. This is a high-impact role designed for a professional who thrives on rigor and wants to play a foundational part in our inorganic and organic growth initiatives. As an Associate, you will be deeply embedded in the execution of strategic projects and M&A transactions, providing the data-driven insights that inform the long-term roadmap for both the Bank and our global SaaS business, Engine. Responsibilities Strategy & Transaction Execution Workstream Execution: Support complex strategic projects by owning specific workstreams, disaggregating problems, and conducting the analysis required to reach a recommendation. Deal Support: Act as a core member of the execution team for M&A, joint ventures, and partnerships. This will include valuing businesses, supporting the development of deal rationales, managing data rooms, coordinating due diligence providers, and preparing initial drafts of investment committee materials. Owning Deliverables: Draft clear, high-quality presentations and board papers. You will be responsible for ensuring that complex data is synthesized into a narrative that is succinct and clear. Analysis & Financial Understanding Financial Modelling: Build and maintain financial models (new ventures, M&A target business plans, and bank merger models) to evaluate new business cases and corporate opportunities. Valuation & Research: Perform detailed valuation analysis using multiple methodologies (Comps, Precedents, Fundamental). Market Intelligence: Monitor the global FinTech, Banking, and TMT landscape, providing regular briefings on competitor moves, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends. Team & Culture Cross-Functional Liaison: Work closely with FP&A, Investor Relations, Finance, Legal, and other teams to gather data and validate assumptions for strategic initiatives. Execution Rigour: Maintain a high velocity of output, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, formatted to a high standard, and delivered ahead of schedule. Continuous Improvement: Proactively suggest ways to improve internal processes. Experience & Background We are looking for 2-4 years of experience in a high performing, and analytical environment, typically: Investment Banking: Senior analyst level, preferably within a FIG, FinTech, or TMT coverage group. Strategy Consulting: Senior associate level, with experience in commercial due diligence or corporate strategy. Corporate Development / PE: Early-career experience in a deal-oriented environment within the financial services or technology sectors. Technical & Analytical Skills Problem Solving: Ability to structure a clear approach to complex questions. Excel Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling skills. You should be comfortable building models from scratch that are logical, flexible, and error-free. Communication: Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to write concise, professional long-form documents. Attributes First-Principles Thinking: You take a logical and data-driven approach to any task, even if it's something you've never done before. Attention to Detail: You have minimal tolerance when it comes to data accuracy and presentation formatting. Drive & Autonomy: You are a self-starter who can manage your own time and take initiative without constant supervision. Low Ego: You are happy to roll up your sleeves on any task, from high-level strategy to administrative deal management, to help the team succeed. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Hello, we're Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We're a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We're a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,500 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices. We are looking for a highly motivated and curious Associate to join our Group Strategy and Corporate Development team. This is a high-impact role designed for a professional who thrives on rigor and wants to play a foundational part in our inorganic and organic growth initiatives. As an Associate, you will be deeply embedded in the execution of strategic projects and M&A transactions, providing the data-driven insights that inform the long-term roadmap for both the Bank and our global SaaS business, Engine. Responsibilities Strategy & Transaction Execution Workstream Execution: Support complex strategic projects by owning specific workstreams, disaggregating problems, and conducting the analysis required to reach a recommendation. Deal Support: Act as a core member of the execution team for M&A, joint ventures, and partnerships. This will include valuing businesses, supporting the development of deal rationales, managing data rooms, coordinating due diligence providers, and preparing initial drafts of investment committee materials. Owning Deliverables: Draft clear, high-quality presentations and board papers. You will be responsible for ensuring that complex data is synthesized into a narrative that is succinct and clear. Analysis & Financial Understanding Financial Modelling: Build and maintain financial models (new ventures, M&A target business plans, and bank merger models) to evaluate new business cases and corporate opportunities. Valuation & Research: Perform detailed valuation analysis using multiple methodologies (Comps, Precedents, Fundamental). Market Intelligence: Monitor the global FinTech, Banking, and TMT landscape, providing regular briefings on competitor moves, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends. Team & Culture Cross-Functional Liaison: Work closely with FP&A, Investor Relations, Finance, Legal, and other teams to gather data and validate assumptions for strategic initiatives. Execution Rigour: Maintain a high velocity of output, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, formatted to a high standard, and delivered ahead of schedule. Continuous Improvement: Proactively suggest ways to improve internal processes. Experience & Background We are looking for 2-4 years of experience in a high performing, and analytical environment, typically: Investment Banking: Senior analyst level, preferably within a FIG, FinTech, or TMT coverage group. Strategy Consulting: Senior associate level, with experience in commercial due diligence or corporate strategy. Corporate Development / PE: Early-career experience in a deal-oriented environment within the financial services or technology sectors. Technical & Analytical Skills Problem Solving: Ability to structure a clear approach to complex questions. Excel Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling skills. You should be comfortable building models from scratch that are logical, flexible, and error-free. Communication: Strong PowerPoint skills and the ability to write concise, professional long-form documents. Attributes First-Principles Thinking: You take a logical and data-driven approach to any task, even if it's something you've never done before. Attention to Detail: You have minimal tolerance when it comes to data accuracy and presentation formatting. Drive & Autonomy: You are a self-starter who can manage your own time and take initiative without constant supervision. Low Ego: You are happy to roll up your sleeves on any task, from high-level strategy to administrative deal management, to help the team succeed. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling Bank is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling Bank may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Location Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London Working style Hybrid NEXT Wholly Owned Brands At NEXT Wholly Owned Brands, we're a collective of London-based fashion and lifestyle brands. From our beginnings with Lipsy in 1998, to becoming part of the UK's largest fashion retailer, NEXT, in 2008 we've evolved into a group of bold, design-led brands, each with its unique identity. At the heart of our business is a passionate team driven by creativity, innovation, and a shared ambition to deliver exceptional results. We foster a culture where individuality is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and challenging the status quo is part of how we grow. About Love & Roses Love & Roses is for the woman who isn't afraid to push boundaries, she'll set her own trend, with unique styles, playful prints and fabulous fabrics at her core. Role Purpose The Senior Print Designer is a strategic creative lead responsible for defining and articulating the overarching print and color DNA for the brand You will spearhead the creative direction, ensuring that seasonal collections are innovative, cohesive, and market-leading. As a senior member of the design team, you will provide expert mentorship to junior designers and act as a pivotal bridge between creative vision and commercial reality. Role Responsibilities Design & Creative Leadership Set the high-level print and colour strategy each season, ensuring a unique and authoritative brand handwriting that differentiates the brand in the global marketplace. Proactively research and synthesize global macro-trends, catwalk movements, and cultural shifts into actionable, brand-right print stories. Conceptualise and curate sophisticated seasonal mood, trend, and colour boards to align the wider product and marketing teams. Confidently present seasonal directions and "must-have" print stories to Directors and senior stakeholders, gaining buy-in for bold creative moves. Act as a creative lead for Print Assistants and Junior Designers, fostering a culture of high performance and creative growth. Technical & Commercial Execution Create complex, industry-leading artworks, including intricate hand-painted designs, vintage re-interpretations, and highly technical engineered placements. Apply expert-level understanding of diverse print techniques (digital, screen, rotary, and embellishment) to achieve premium results within commercial constraints. Take a lead role in "designing to value," ensuring all prints meet margin requirements and pricing architecture without compromising aesthetic integrity. Direct and troubleshoot with global supply bases to ensure the technical execution of prints is flawless and "right first time." Identify and implement new digital tools or workflow improvements to increase the efficiency and creative output of the print department. Your Talent Extensive experience as a Print Designer within a leading high-street brand, luxury house, or top-tier print studio. Experience with designing novelty graphics Mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator) with an advanced portfolio of repeat and engineered artwork. Proven track record of delivering commercially successful print collections that have driven measurable sales growth. Exceptional eye for color, composition, and garment silhouette integration. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at a senior level and manage multiple, high-stakes projects simultaneously. Diversity & Inclusion We recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success. We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are. Wellbeing We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Location Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London Working style Hybrid NEXT Wholly Owned Brands At NEXT Wholly Owned Brands, we're a collective of London-based fashion and lifestyle brands. From our beginnings with Lipsy in 1998, to becoming part of the UK's largest fashion retailer, NEXT, in 2008 we've evolved into a group of bold, design-led brands, each with its unique identity. At the heart of our business is a passionate team driven by creativity, innovation, and a shared ambition to deliver exceptional results. We foster a culture where individuality is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and challenging the status quo is part of how we grow. About Love & Roses Love & Roses is for the woman who isn't afraid to push boundaries, she'll set her own trend, with unique styles, playful prints and fabulous fabrics at her core. Role Purpose The Senior Print Designer is a strategic creative lead responsible for defining and articulating the overarching print and color DNA for the brand You will spearhead the creative direction, ensuring that seasonal collections are innovative, cohesive, and market-leading. As a senior member of the design team, you will provide expert mentorship to junior designers and act as a pivotal bridge between creative vision and commercial reality. Role Responsibilities Design & Creative Leadership Set the high-level print and colour strategy each season, ensuring a unique and authoritative brand handwriting that differentiates the brand in the global marketplace. Proactively research and synthesize global macro-trends, catwalk movements, and cultural shifts into actionable, brand-right print stories. Conceptualise and curate sophisticated seasonal mood, trend, and colour boards to align the wider product and marketing teams. Confidently present seasonal directions and "must-have" print stories to Directors and senior stakeholders, gaining buy-in for bold creative moves. Act as a creative lead for Print Assistants and Junior Designers, fostering a culture of high performance and creative growth. Technical & Commercial Execution Create complex, industry-leading artworks, including intricate hand-painted designs, vintage re-interpretations, and highly technical engineered placements. Apply expert-level understanding of diverse print techniques (digital, screen, rotary, and embellishment) to achieve premium results within commercial constraints. Take a lead role in "designing to value," ensuring all prints meet margin requirements and pricing architecture without compromising aesthetic integrity. Direct and troubleshoot with global supply bases to ensure the technical execution of prints is flawless and "right first time." Identify and implement new digital tools or workflow improvements to increase the efficiency and creative output of the print department. Your Talent Extensive experience as a Print Designer within a leading high-street brand, luxury house, or top-tier print studio. Experience with designing novelty graphics Mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator) with an advanced portfolio of repeat and engineered artwork. Proven track record of delivering commercially successful print collections that have driven measurable sales growth. Exceptional eye for color, composition, and garment silhouette integration. Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at a senior level and manage multiple, high-stakes projects simultaneously. Diversity & Inclusion We recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success. We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are. Wellbeing We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.
Job Title: Head of Centre Salary: £52,406 per annum, plus 15% ILW Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm Contract Type: 16 month fixed term contract Location: London Reports to: Director of Clinical Services THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James' Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. James' Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn't find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James' Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an experienced clinician to join us on a Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a key role in the organisation, leading our James' Place centre in London and taking overall responsibility for the clinical and operational management of the center. The Head of Centre will lead a team of suicide prevention therapists and will take responsibility for clinical oversight and governance. The Head of Centre is the guardian of ethos, culture and tone of James' Place. The role will work alongside the centre manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations, managing budgets and HR, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of our service. The Head of Centre is also responsible for managing and reporting on the results and caseload in London, ensuring these are communicated accurately and clearly. As the most senior clinician at James' Place London, we expect you to be responsible for managing your own caseload which may involve up to 20% of your time. The Head of Centre plays a key role in raising the profile of James' Place London and will work closely with our fundraising and communications team to ensure that we are engaging with a wide range of local stakeholders and partners to drive referrals to the centre. They will work closely with our broad range of referrals partners, including the NHS, community, and charity partners. They will also work closely with our outreach team to ensure that men in crisis can reach us directly. The role is expected to work highly collaboratively with other Heads of Centre and senior managers to work towards our strategic plan and meet our charitable objectives. The post-holder will be expected to travel to other James' Place sites to assist in addressing issues as requested. The post holder must have a clear understanding of performance management of teams and individuals in teams and be able to ensure delivery from those they line manage. This will include ensuring that all suicide prevention therapists have minimal caseloads and achieve high quality outcomes. They will also, in collaboration with others, build effective pipelines and networks with local acute trusts, integrated care boards and services in primary care including mental health crisis teams. There will also be an expectation to lead on projects as directed by the Director of Clinical Services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership and Management: Act as a senior leader in the organisation, building close working relationships across charity, and ensuring a culture of excellence and improvement in all our work in London. Work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues in the London centre and across the charity to further our mission to deliver urgent clinical services to men in suicidal crisis. Develop and grow partnership and fundraising opportunities within the changing landscape of mental health provision locally. Oversee management and maintenance of the building through management of the Centre Manager. Lead and supervise the clinical team in London, ensuring that every man who comes to James' Place receives first class treatment and support. Maintain adequate staffing levels as guided by James' Place policies and procedures, e.g. sickness absence, performance management. Ensure all staff members receive appropriate and adequate, internal and external supervision and that staff members receive appropriate PDRs and PDPs in line with the needs of the charity. Develop new and existing engagement and referral pathways, ensuring high quality and informed referrals in the centre. Clinical: Be responsible for the clinical activity delivered at James' Place in London, ensuring the safety of the men who use the service and their supporters. Report on clinical outcomes for London, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and analysis. Manage local clinical governance, including risk assessments, with support from the Director of Clinical Services. Report on clinical metrics and wider progress across the London centre on a weekly and monthly basis. Work closely with the Director of Clinical Services to manage evaluation and research, particularly around London for data and outcomes. Act as an expert user of our clinical information system. Ensure appropriate care and management of all service users and their supporters. Carry a clinical caseload (approximately 20 per cent of working time). Create an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and clear with service users about limits of confidentiality. Ensure that the whole team is aware of and proficient in avoiding stigma and promoting social inclusion, equality, and diversity. Ensure that all staff are trained appropriately in suicide prevention and in the James' Place intervention model. Ensure respect and sensitivity to service users' gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, background (including cultural, ethnic and religious background) and any disability. Provide cover for other Heads of Centre if required. Lead incident reviews and ensure appropriate safeguarding of men in our care. Represent the charity externally at local safeguarding and risk management forums. Fundraising and Finance: Manage the Centre budget and develop an effective working relationship with our finance team, with support from senior management. Maintain accurate and auditable budget records. Represent James' Place at a local level, establishing new relationships and continuing to foster established relationships with stakeholders. Represent James' Place in the media and at events, sharing learnings and promoting our work. On occasion, represent James' Place at a national level. Work closely and effectively with our local fundraiser and wider fundraising team, to meet agreed targets and KPIs, offering leadership and guidance on a local basis. James' Place Charity: Work closely with the Director of Clinical Services and other Executive Leadership Team members to deliver against the business plan and meet our charitable objectives. Promote the value and importance of service evaluation and support the London team to contribute towards the ongoing development of James' Place. Work with the team to further our understanding of men and suicidal crisis. Work with the Director of Clinical Services to devise and deliver specific identified projects to support the wider aims and mission of the charity. This will include providing leadership to clinical quality groups. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Clinician with HCPC/Social Work England / BACP qualification/NMC/UCKP or equivalent - i.e. psychotherapy, psychology, OT, mental health background Demonstrable experience of being accountable for the delivery of care / support for people accessing mental health or therapy services Experience delivering expert structured care in a mental health or therapy setting. Demonstrable experience of effective management of clinical and non-clinical staff Able to plan and deliver therapy sessions Ability to devise and deliver high quality presentations to stakeholders, funders, potential funders and academic partners Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the local health economy and be able to identify and break down barriers to the implementation of James' Place Experience of working with academic partners to enable evaluation and research Ability to demonstrate resilience in challenging situations Knowledge and understanding of suicide prevention . click apply for full job details
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Centre Salary: £52,406 per annum, plus 15% ILW Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm Contract Type: 16 month fixed term contract Location: London Reports to: Director of Clinical Services THE CHARITY Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James' Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. James' Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn't find it. James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James' Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need. In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands. THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking an experienced clinician to join us on a Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a key role in the organisation, leading our James' Place centre in London and taking overall responsibility for the clinical and operational management of the center. The Head of Centre will lead a team of suicide prevention therapists and will take responsibility for clinical oversight and governance. The Head of Centre is the guardian of ethos, culture and tone of James' Place. The role will work alongside the centre manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations, managing budgets and HR, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of our service. The Head of Centre is also responsible for managing and reporting on the results and caseload in London, ensuring these are communicated accurately and clearly. As the most senior clinician at James' Place London, we expect you to be responsible for managing your own caseload which may involve up to 20% of your time. The Head of Centre plays a key role in raising the profile of James' Place London and will work closely with our fundraising and communications team to ensure that we are engaging with a wide range of local stakeholders and partners to drive referrals to the centre. They will work closely with our broad range of referrals partners, including the NHS, community, and charity partners. They will also work closely with our outreach team to ensure that men in crisis can reach us directly. The role is expected to work highly collaboratively with other Heads of Centre and senior managers to work towards our strategic plan and meet our charitable objectives. The post-holder will be expected to travel to other James' Place sites to assist in addressing issues as requested. The post holder must have a clear understanding of performance management of teams and individuals in teams and be able to ensure delivery from those they line manage. This will include ensuring that all suicide prevention therapists have minimal caseloads and achieve high quality outcomes. They will also, in collaboration with others, build effective pipelines and networks with local acute trusts, integrated care boards and services in primary care including mental health crisis teams. There will also be an expectation to lead on projects as directed by the Director of Clinical Services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership and Management: Act as a senior leader in the organisation, building close working relationships across charity, and ensuring a culture of excellence and improvement in all our work in London. Work closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues in the London centre and across the charity to further our mission to deliver urgent clinical services to men in suicidal crisis. Develop and grow partnership and fundraising opportunities within the changing landscape of mental health provision locally. Oversee management and maintenance of the building through management of the Centre Manager. Lead and supervise the clinical team in London, ensuring that every man who comes to James' Place receives first class treatment and support. Maintain adequate staffing levels as guided by James' Place policies and procedures, e.g. sickness absence, performance management. Ensure all staff members receive appropriate and adequate, internal and external supervision and that staff members receive appropriate PDRs and PDPs in line with the needs of the charity. Develop new and existing engagement and referral pathways, ensuring high quality and informed referrals in the centre. Clinical: Be responsible for the clinical activity delivered at James' Place in London, ensuring the safety of the men who use the service and their supporters. Report on clinical outcomes for London, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and analysis. Manage local clinical governance, including risk assessments, with support from the Director of Clinical Services. Report on clinical metrics and wider progress across the London centre on a weekly and monthly basis. Work closely with the Director of Clinical Services to manage evaluation and research, particularly around London for data and outcomes. Act as an expert user of our clinical information system. Ensure appropriate care and management of all service users and their supporters. Carry a clinical caseload (approximately 20 per cent of working time). Create an environment in which confidentiality, privacy and dignity are respected and clear with service users about limits of confidentiality. Ensure that the whole team is aware of and proficient in avoiding stigma and promoting social inclusion, equality, and diversity. Ensure that all staff are trained appropriately in suicide prevention and in the James' Place intervention model. Ensure respect and sensitivity to service users' gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, background (including cultural, ethnic and religious background) and any disability. Provide cover for other Heads of Centre if required. Lead incident reviews and ensure appropriate safeguarding of men in our care. Represent the charity externally at local safeguarding and risk management forums. Fundraising and Finance: Manage the Centre budget and develop an effective working relationship with our finance team, with support from senior management. Maintain accurate and auditable budget records. Represent James' Place at a local level, establishing new relationships and continuing to foster established relationships with stakeholders. Represent James' Place in the media and at events, sharing learnings and promoting our work. On occasion, represent James' Place at a national level. Work closely and effectively with our local fundraiser and wider fundraising team, to meet agreed targets and KPIs, offering leadership and guidance on a local basis. James' Place Charity: Work closely with the Director of Clinical Services and other Executive Leadership Team members to deliver against the business plan and meet our charitable objectives. Promote the value and importance of service evaluation and support the London team to contribute towards the ongoing development of James' Place. Work with the team to further our understanding of men and suicidal crisis. Work with the Director of Clinical Services to devise and deliver specific identified projects to support the wider aims and mission of the charity. This will include providing leadership to clinical quality groups. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Clinician with HCPC/Social Work England / BACP qualification/NMC/UCKP or equivalent - i.e. psychotherapy, psychology, OT, mental health background Demonstrable experience of being accountable for the delivery of care / support for people accessing mental health or therapy services Experience delivering expert structured care in a mental health or therapy setting. Demonstrable experience of effective management of clinical and non-clinical staff Able to plan and deliver therapy sessions Ability to devise and deliver high quality presentations to stakeholders, funders, potential funders and academic partners Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the local health economy and be able to identify and break down barriers to the implementation of James' Place Experience of working with academic partners to enable evaluation and research Ability to demonstrate resilience in challenging situations Knowledge and understanding of suicide prevention . click apply for full job details
Bucksmore Education is full of history and tradition, but also of originality and challenge. With 40 years of experience to perfect and improve the quality of our prestigious summer schools, we are proud of the summer programmes we offer. It is our goal to support every student towards achieving their goals, in a safe and positive learning environment, whether this is building on their language skills, developing fundamental 21st century leadership skills and a global mindset or studying at a top UK boarding school or university. The summer school was modelled on American summer camps, with 'Counsellors' who live with students, teach lessons and lead excursions and activities, providing a higher level of pastoral care, guidance, and friendship - giving students more than just 'teachers' and 'activity leaders' at a summer school. Working in summer schools is a rewarding experience for both students and staff, and Bucksmore aims to make our courses ones that our students never forget. The Bucksmore philosophy is for students to mix with their fellow students and staff wherever possible to make their time with us a rich and genuinely international cultural experience. Summer 2026 Activity Manager Location: London, Brighton, Oxford & Cambridge Employment dates: 28th June to 28th July. All staff undertake a paid period of induction prior to student arrival on a course. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The position of Activity Manager (AM) is a highly responsible and challenging role, suitable only for those with excellent leadership, communication, time management and organisational skills. The AM's chief role is to plan and organise the activity programme and effectively manage the Counsellors involved in each activity. The AM will ensure that each activity is prepared, implemented and correctly supervised as set out by the Bucksmore Head Office. As one of the senior managers the AM will work closely with the Centre Manager and Director of Studies to ensure the smooth day to day running of the centre. This list summarises the key tasks of the role and is not a definitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken as those can be varied from time to time at the discretion of the Centre Manager or Operations Manager and Head Office Team. Bucksmore will exercise this right reasonably. Training and Health & Safety: Attend the staff induction and take part in all Health and Safety related training Write and consult the risk assessment for an activity or excursion Activity & Excursion Programme: Plan, organise and implement a range of appropriate activities during daytimes, afternoons and evenings Take responsibility for excursions, ensuring you have planned sufficiently well to guide the students effectively Research an excursion destination so as to be able to guide students effectively by leading and guiding students when on excursions and guided walking tours, communicating with them in a way that is clear, informative and engaging Ensure that activities and excursions you are running are structured, inclusive and appropriately resourced Help promote the activity programme to students by displaying posters or visiting classes Management: Co-manage and motivate a team of residential and sometimes not residential staff Lead regular team meetings to inform Counsellors of their tasks related to the activity and excursion programme Monitor the performance of Counsellors and contribute towards staff appraisals Assist the Course Directorwith planning the weekly staff rota Represent Bucksmore as centre management and liaise with host college staff Administration: Manage a weekly budget Keep accurate records of budget spending and send to Head Office weekly Plan each week's timetable before the start of the week and send to Head Office in advance to allow time for authorisation Student Welfare & Supervision: Supervise students during meal times Where required assist with student transfers to and from airports as directed by the Course Director Where required, as part of your rota, perform waking up duties and 'lights out' duties General: Attend staff meetings as required Respond to general emergencies at all times Maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare Carry out any other reasonable task assigned to you by a manager to meet the operational demands of a centre Assist the Centre Manager with the set-up, shut-down and day-to-day running of the centre Person Specification Legal Requirement: All applicants must have the eligibility to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Essential: Native or native level English speaker Experience of working in a language and activity based summer school or similar environment. Experience of organising activity programmes and/or events for young people Experience of managing in a summer school or residential course environment Salaries and Benefits: Band A £793.50 a week including holiday Band B £737.46 a week including holiday pay Band C £681.43 a week including holiday pay Training and senior staff induction is provided prior to the start of a centre opening. All positions are residential, accommodation and full board meals are provided Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check (and a police check if you reside outside the UK). You will also need to provide proof of identity, such as a passport or driving licence, for our records. Bucksmore will cover the upfront cost of the Enhanced DBS check (currently £49.50) and the DBS Update Service subscription (currently £13). 50% of the total cost will be reclaimed from your first pay run. If you return to work with us in subsequent years, you must maintain your Update Service subscription. Failure to do so will mean you are responsible for the full cost of a new Enhanced DBS check. At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
Bucksmore Education is full of history and tradition, but also of originality and challenge. With 40 years of experience to perfect and improve the quality of our prestigious summer schools, we are proud of the summer programmes we offer. It is our goal to support every student towards achieving their goals, in a safe and positive learning environment, whether this is building on their language skills, developing fundamental 21st century leadership skills and a global mindset or studying at a top UK boarding school or university. The summer school was modelled on American summer camps, with 'Counsellors' who live with students, teach lessons and lead excursions and activities, providing a higher level of pastoral care, guidance, and friendship - giving students more than just 'teachers' and 'activity leaders' at a summer school. Working in summer schools is a rewarding experience for both students and staff, and Bucksmore aims to make our courses ones that our students never forget. The Bucksmore philosophy is for students to mix with their fellow students and staff wherever possible to make their time with us a rich and genuinely international cultural experience. Summer 2026 Activity Manager Location: London, Brighton, Oxford & Cambridge Employment dates: 28th June to 28th July. All staff undertake a paid period of induction prior to student arrival on a course. Main Duties and Responsibilities: The position of Activity Manager (AM) is a highly responsible and challenging role, suitable only for those with excellent leadership, communication, time management and organisational skills. The AM's chief role is to plan and organise the activity programme and effectively manage the Counsellors involved in each activity. The AM will ensure that each activity is prepared, implemented and correctly supervised as set out by the Bucksmore Head Office. As one of the senior managers the AM will work closely with the Centre Manager and Director of Studies to ensure the smooth day to day running of the centre. This list summarises the key tasks of the role and is not a definitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken as those can be varied from time to time at the discretion of the Centre Manager or Operations Manager and Head Office Team. Bucksmore will exercise this right reasonably. Training and Health & Safety: Attend the staff induction and take part in all Health and Safety related training Write and consult the risk assessment for an activity or excursion Activity & Excursion Programme: Plan, organise and implement a range of appropriate activities during daytimes, afternoons and evenings Take responsibility for excursions, ensuring you have planned sufficiently well to guide the students effectively Research an excursion destination so as to be able to guide students effectively by leading and guiding students when on excursions and guided walking tours, communicating with them in a way that is clear, informative and engaging Ensure that activities and excursions you are running are structured, inclusive and appropriately resourced Help promote the activity programme to students by displaying posters or visiting classes Management: Co-manage and motivate a team of residential and sometimes not residential staff Lead regular team meetings to inform Counsellors of their tasks related to the activity and excursion programme Monitor the performance of Counsellors and contribute towards staff appraisals Assist the Course Directorwith planning the weekly staff rota Represent Bucksmore as centre management and liaise with host college staff Administration: Manage a weekly budget Keep accurate records of budget spending and send to Head Office weekly Plan each week's timetable before the start of the week and send to Head Office in advance to allow time for authorisation Student Welfare & Supervision: Supervise students during meal times Where required assist with student transfers to and from airports as directed by the Course Director Where required, as part of your rota, perform waking up duties and 'lights out' duties General: Attend staff meetings as required Respond to general emergencies at all times Maintain proper levels of student discipline, safety and welfare Carry out any other reasonable task assigned to you by a manager to meet the operational demands of a centre Assist the Centre Manager with the set-up, shut-down and day-to-day running of the centre Person Specification Legal Requirement: All applicants must have the eligibility to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Essential: Native or native level English speaker Experience of working in a language and activity based summer school or similar environment. Experience of organising activity programmes and/or events for young people Experience of managing in a summer school or residential course environment Salaries and Benefits: Band A £793.50 a week including holiday Band B £737.46 a week including holiday pay Band C £681.43 a week including holiday pay Training and senior staff induction is provided prior to the start of a centre opening. All positions are residential, accommodation and full board meals are provided Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check (and a police check if you reside outside the UK). You will also need to provide proof of identity, such as a passport or driving licence, for our records. Bucksmore will cover the upfront cost of the Enhanced DBS check (currently £49.50) and the DBS Update Service subscription (currently £13). 50% of the total cost will be reclaimed from your first pay run. If you return to work with us in subsequent years, you must maintain your Update Service subscription. Failure to do so will mean you are responsible for the full cost of a new Enhanced DBS check. At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Vitamin Well Group, we provide great-tasting drinks, snacks, and protein products. Our brands Vitamin Well, NOCCO, and Barebells are available across most of Europe, North America, the MENA region, and parts of Asia Pacific. With a revenue of 650 million euros, we operate in over 40 markets, with headquarters in Stockholm and offices in fourteen countries around the world. In the UK and Ireland, NOCCO, Barebells and Vitamin Well are a fast-growing portfolio across grocery, convenience, online and sport and fitness. Our momentum is built in the field through strong execution, trusted retailer relationships and a high-pace way of working. As the business continues to scale, the field remains central to how we win. The role: Field Sales Executive Wholesale & Convenience (Entry Level ) Locations: London (Central) Southwest England Northeast England This is a starting point into a commercial career in FMCG. You will take ownership of your own area from day one and be responsible for how our brands show up in-store. You will spend most of your time out in the field - visiting stores, speaking with store owners and managers, and making sure our products are visible, available, and well presented. You will be trusted to manage your time, plan your days, and build your area in a way that drives real results. At the same time, you will have the support of an experienced UK Sales team around you. This is a role where you learn fast, take responsibility early, and see the impact of your work every day, this is it. In short your responsibilities will be: Represent our brands in Convenience stores, ensuring visibility, availability, and strong execution. Build lasting relationships with store owners, managers, and key retail decision-makers. Improve visibility, placement, and availability of our products in-store Identify new business opportunities to expand regional presence. Support retail partners with product knowledge, promotions, and data-driven opportunities. Support new product launches and make sure they land properly Share what you see in the market with the wider team What you can expect: A clear entry into the functional food and beverages industry, with real responsibility from the start Ownership of your own region and the freedom to plan your days A role where your work directly impacts sales and growth A fast-moving environment where you will develop quickly Support, coaching, and honest feedback from your manager and team Who are you You are at the beginning of your career and have made a conscious choice to go into sales. You are not looking for something theoretical - you want to be out in the market, building relationships and learning by doing. You have a genuine interest in food and beverage, retail, or brands that people actually engage with. You recognise NOCCO, Barebells or Vitamin Well - and you are motivated by being part of a business that is visible, growing, and competitive in-store. You are comfortable speaking to new people and building trust quickly. You do not wait to be told what to do - you take initiative, follow through, and learn as you go. You take ownership of your work. You plan your days, stay organised, and keep momentum even when things move quickly. You are motivated by progress you can see - winning new listings, improving in-store execution, and building something over time in your own area. Essential Skills for Success: Recently graduated or in the early stages of your career A clear ambition to build a career in sales within FMCG Interest in sports, fitness, or an active lifestyle, with an understanding of the consumer our brands target Strong communication skills and confidence in face-to-face interactions Structured and able to manage your own time and territory Proactive mindset - you take initiative and follow through Resilient and comfortable in a fast-paced, target-driven environment A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across your region Please submit your application no later than April 23rd 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the closing date. While we appreciate LinkedIn profiles, we ask that you also include a CV to give us a full picture of your experience. Our growing family is made up of over 600 employees, representing a variety of cultures, experiences and diverse backgrounds. This diversity is a great asset as we continue our expansion and evolve our portfolio. At the same time, Vitamin Well is still very much a Swedish company, promoting Swedish values when it comes to both business and people. We treat each other in a fair and equal way, and we respect one another based on our qualities. As we expand Vitamin Well Group's business, we are also committed to minimizing our environmental impact and continuously strive to lower emissions from for example production, logistics, and packaging. Working at Vitamin Well, we provide a dynamic environment defined by ambition, dedication, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In our action-oriented culture, the ability to make swift decisions is paramount in bringing ideas to fruition. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere where every individual's unique strengths contribute to our collective success. As a health and exercise-oriented company, we inspire an active lifestyle by partnering with top-performing athletes, but we also promote and support exercise among our employees. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask you to conduct a personality test as well as a test that measures logical ability. The purpose of the tests is to evaluate candidates as objective as possible and identify the best possible match for the role. The tests are based on solid research and are taken through our partner Alva Labs.
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
At Vitamin Well Group, we provide great-tasting drinks, snacks, and protein products. Our brands Vitamin Well, NOCCO, and Barebells are available across most of Europe, North America, the MENA region, and parts of Asia Pacific. With a revenue of 650 million euros, we operate in over 40 markets, with headquarters in Stockholm and offices in fourteen countries around the world. In the UK and Ireland, NOCCO, Barebells and Vitamin Well are a fast-growing portfolio across grocery, convenience, online and sport and fitness. Our momentum is built in the field through strong execution, trusted retailer relationships and a high-pace way of working. As the business continues to scale, the field remains central to how we win. The role: Field Sales Executive Wholesale & Convenience (Entry Level ) Locations: London (Central) Southwest England Northeast England This is a starting point into a commercial career in FMCG. You will take ownership of your own area from day one and be responsible for how our brands show up in-store. You will spend most of your time out in the field - visiting stores, speaking with store owners and managers, and making sure our products are visible, available, and well presented. You will be trusted to manage your time, plan your days, and build your area in a way that drives real results. At the same time, you will have the support of an experienced UK Sales team around you. This is a role where you learn fast, take responsibility early, and see the impact of your work every day, this is it. In short your responsibilities will be: Represent our brands in Convenience stores, ensuring visibility, availability, and strong execution. Build lasting relationships with store owners, managers, and key retail decision-makers. Improve visibility, placement, and availability of our products in-store Identify new business opportunities to expand regional presence. Support retail partners with product knowledge, promotions, and data-driven opportunities. Support new product launches and make sure they land properly Share what you see in the market with the wider team What you can expect: A clear entry into the functional food and beverages industry, with real responsibility from the start Ownership of your own region and the freedom to plan your days A role where your work directly impacts sales and growth A fast-moving environment where you will develop quickly Support, coaching, and honest feedback from your manager and team Who are you You are at the beginning of your career and have made a conscious choice to go into sales. You are not looking for something theoretical - you want to be out in the market, building relationships and learning by doing. You have a genuine interest in food and beverage, retail, or brands that people actually engage with. You recognise NOCCO, Barebells or Vitamin Well - and you are motivated by being part of a business that is visible, growing, and competitive in-store. You are comfortable speaking to new people and building trust quickly. You do not wait to be told what to do - you take initiative, follow through, and learn as you go. You take ownership of your work. You plan your days, stay organised, and keep momentum even when things move quickly. You are motivated by progress you can see - winning new listings, improving in-store execution, and building something over time in your own area. Essential Skills for Success: Recently graduated or in the early stages of your career A clear ambition to build a career in sales within FMCG Interest in sports, fitness, or an active lifestyle, with an understanding of the consumer our brands target Strong communication skills and confidence in face-to-face interactions Structured and able to manage your own time and territory Proactive mindset - you take initiative and follow through Resilient and comfortable in a fast-paced, target-driven environment A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across your region Please submit your application no later than April 23rd 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the closing date. While we appreciate LinkedIn profiles, we ask that you also include a CV to give us a full picture of your experience. Our growing family is made up of over 600 employees, representing a variety of cultures, experiences and diverse backgrounds. This diversity is a great asset as we continue our expansion and evolve our portfolio. At the same time, Vitamin Well is still very much a Swedish company, promoting Swedish values when it comes to both business and people. We treat each other in a fair and equal way, and we respect one another based on our qualities. As we expand Vitamin Well Group's business, we are also committed to minimizing our environmental impact and continuously strive to lower emissions from for example production, logistics, and packaging. Working at Vitamin Well, we provide a dynamic environment defined by ambition, dedication, and an entrepreneurial spirit. In our action-oriented culture, the ability to make swift decisions is paramount in bringing ideas to fruition. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere where every individual's unique strengths contribute to our collective success. As a health and exercise-oriented company, we inspire an active lifestyle by partnering with top-performing athletes, but we also promote and support exercise among our employees. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask you to conduct a personality test as well as a test that measures logical ability. The purpose of the tests is to evaluate candidates as objective as possible and identify the best possible match for the role. The tests are based on solid research and are taken through our partner Alva Labs.
A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: Its Wednesday afternoon. Youve enjoyed your day, and now its time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! Youre heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three youve pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm click apply for full job details
Apr 13, 2026
Full time
A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: Its Wednesday afternoon. Youve enjoyed your day, and now its time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! Youre heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three youve pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm click apply for full job details
A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: Its Wednesday afternoon. Youve enjoyed your day, and now its time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! Youre heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three youve pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm click apply for full job details
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: Its Wednesday afternoon. Youve enjoyed your day, and now its time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! Youre heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three youve pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm click apply for full job details
About us The Titan Group provides a broad range of services across the whole wealth value chain - from financial planning, investment management through to platform, trading, settlement and custody services. Its strategy is to be able to offer modular, incremental services to its clients allowing them to adjust their business models as and when they choose to. As part of this Titan is also an active acquirer of UK based asset managers and other wealth related businesses. Titan Private Wealth is a well-established independent investment management business who provide portfolio management and stockbroking services to private clients. With full in-house back office, research and support teams, Titan Private Wealth are committed to providing an exceptional level of service to our clients which is achieved by developing long-term and trusted relationships. Titan Private Wealth our investment management arm, recently rebranded from Cardale, founded in 2003 and based in Harrogate. The Adviser Tech Assistant will work from the Bristol office on a Hybrid basis, 3 days a week and support the effective running, governance, and optimisation of core business systems used across the organisation, including advisers, client support teams, paraplanners, and other operational users. The role will ensure users have appropriate access, systems are maintained effectively, and queries are resolved efficiently, while contributing to key projects, integrations, and system improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to join Titan as we continue to grow and scale. Candidates joining us at this pivotal stage will have the chance to make a real impact on the success of the business. Responsibilities Support system governance across key platforms, ensuring appropriate usage, controls, and data integrity Manage user access and permissions across systems for all business users, including onboarding (joiners) and offboarding (leavers) Administer and monitor system licenses, ensuring optimal allocation and compliance Respond to system, access, and data-related queries via shared inboxes in a timely and professional manner Provide day-to-day support for core business systems used across the organisation, including IO, FE Analytics, AssureWeb, SmartSearch, and DocuSign Support a wide range of users including advisers, client support teams, paraplanners, and other operational stakeholders Assist with system integrations and ensure data flows correctly between platforms Support IO migrations, including setup, validation, and issue resolution Assist with internal projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, and process improvements Maintain accurate documentation of processes, system configurations, and access controls Identify opportunities to improve system usage, efficiency, and user experience across all user groups Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to support operational needs Critical Skills and Experience required Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple systems and priorities High attention to detail, particularly around access control and data handling Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support a range of users with varying technical knowledge Ability to work effectively within a small team while supporting the wider business Comfortable working with systems, data, and administrative tools Experience managing user access, licenses, or system administration (desirable) Exposure to financial services platforms or CRM/back-office systems (desirable) Qualifications (Essential & Desirable) Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Business, IT, Operations) - desirable Experience in a systems support, operations, or admin role - desirable Familiarity with financial services systems (e.g. IO, FE Analytics, AssureWeb, SmartSearch, DocuSign) - desirable Key Interfaces (Internal and External) Business Operations Director Regional Managing Directors Head of Central Operations Head of Corporate Administration Head of Operations Excellence Client Operations Director Compliance, Risk, Technology and Data teams FCA requirements TCF/RCR Adhere to all FCA regulations including consumer duty. To highlight to your line manager procedures & processes that do not adhere to the principles of TCF/RCR and to put forward suggestions that improve the TCF/RCR practices within the department. Our employees are talented people, distinguished by excellence. You will be able to demonstrate a willingness to embrace the Company values of: Creativity - we recognise we need new ways of thinking, learning and doing to both improve our own productivity and efficiency as well as to help us stay ahead of competitors Commitment - we are team with the willingness to put time, effort and energy into driving change in the organisation, going the extra mile. Collaboration - we need teamwork amongst ourselves and with partners to generate more innovative, efficient and effective solutions and thereby a greater sense of achievement Terms -Competitive salary - Attractive Employee Pension Scheme (7.5% employer & minimum 3% employee) - 25 days Annual Leave + public holidays - Buy and sell holidays up to 5 days - A range of benefits which includes private medical insurance, Group life insurance, and income protection insurance. - Hybrid working - Further education and training support - Discretionary performance related bonus - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme - 2 days per year for voluntary work - And lots of flexible benefits to choose from! The Titan Wealth Group is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone who works with us, regardless of their race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. We believe that having a diverse team allows us to create the best possible outcomes for our clients and team members. We strive to provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the workplace with respect to recruitment and career advancement, pay and benefits, training and development opportunities and other job-related activities.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
About us The Titan Group provides a broad range of services across the whole wealth value chain - from financial planning, investment management through to platform, trading, settlement and custody services. Its strategy is to be able to offer modular, incremental services to its clients allowing them to adjust their business models as and when they choose to. As part of this Titan is also an active acquirer of UK based asset managers and other wealth related businesses. Titan Private Wealth is a well-established independent investment management business who provide portfolio management and stockbroking services to private clients. With full in-house back office, research and support teams, Titan Private Wealth are committed to providing an exceptional level of service to our clients which is achieved by developing long-term and trusted relationships. Titan Private Wealth our investment management arm, recently rebranded from Cardale, founded in 2003 and based in Harrogate. The Adviser Tech Assistant will work from the Bristol office on a Hybrid basis, 3 days a week and support the effective running, governance, and optimisation of core business systems used across the organisation, including advisers, client support teams, paraplanners, and other operational users. The role will ensure users have appropriate access, systems are maintained effectively, and queries are resolved efficiently, while contributing to key projects, integrations, and system improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to join Titan as we continue to grow and scale. Candidates joining us at this pivotal stage will have the chance to make a real impact on the success of the business. Responsibilities Support system governance across key platforms, ensuring appropriate usage, controls, and data integrity Manage user access and permissions across systems for all business users, including onboarding (joiners) and offboarding (leavers) Administer and monitor system licenses, ensuring optimal allocation and compliance Respond to system, access, and data-related queries via shared inboxes in a timely and professional manner Provide day-to-day support for core business systems used across the organisation, including IO, FE Analytics, AssureWeb, SmartSearch, and DocuSign Support a wide range of users including advisers, client support teams, paraplanners, and other operational stakeholders Assist with system integrations and ensure data flows correctly between platforms Support IO migrations, including setup, validation, and issue resolution Assist with internal projects, including system upgrades, enhancements, and process improvements Maintain accurate documentation of processes, system configurations, and access controls Identify opportunities to improve system usage, efficiency, and user experience across all user groups Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to support operational needs Critical Skills and Experience required Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple systems and priorities High attention to detail, particularly around access control and data handling Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support a range of users with varying technical knowledge Ability to work effectively within a small team while supporting the wider business Comfortable working with systems, data, and administrative tools Experience managing user access, licenses, or system administration (desirable) Exposure to financial services platforms or CRM/back-office systems (desirable) Qualifications (Essential & Desirable) Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g. Business, IT, Operations) - desirable Experience in a systems support, operations, or admin role - desirable Familiarity with financial services systems (e.g. IO, FE Analytics, AssureWeb, SmartSearch, DocuSign) - desirable Key Interfaces (Internal and External) Business Operations Director Regional Managing Directors Head of Central Operations Head of Corporate Administration Head of Operations Excellence Client Operations Director Compliance, Risk, Technology and Data teams FCA requirements TCF/RCR Adhere to all FCA regulations including consumer duty. To highlight to your line manager procedures & processes that do not adhere to the principles of TCF/RCR and to put forward suggestions that improve the TCF/RCR practices within the department. Our employees are talented people, distinguished by excellence. You will be able to demonstrate a willingness to embrace the Company values of: Creativity - we recognise we need new ways of thinking, learning and doing to both improve our own productivity and efficiency as well as to help us stay ahead of competitors Commitment - we are team with the willingness to put time, effort and energy into driving change in the organisation, going the extra mile. Collaboration - we need teamwork amongst ourselves and with partners to generate more innovative, efficient and effective solutions and thereby a greater sense of achievement Terms -Competitive salary - Attractive Employee Pension Scheme (7.5% employer & minimum 3% employee) - 25 days Annual Leave + public holidays - Buy and sell holidays up to 5 days - A range of benefits which includes private medical insurance, Group life insurance, and income protection insurance. - Hybrid working - Further education and training support - Discretionary performance related bonus - Confidential Employee Assistance Programme - 2 days per year for voluntary work - And lots of flexible benefits to choose from! The Titan Wealth Group is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone who works with us, regardless of their race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. We believe that having a diverse team allows us to create the best possible outcomes for our clients and team members. We strive to provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the workplace with respect to recruitment and career advancement, pay and benefits, training and development opportunities and other job-related activities.
Motability Foundation Finance Business Partner Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Permanent, Full-time Hybrid working, 3 days a week in office Location: Harlow, Essex The Motability Foundation is a national charity with a clear and powerful purpose: to enable the independence and mobility of disabled people across the UK. Through grants, charitable programmes, research, and innovation, the Foundation ensures that disabled people can access the transport solutions they need to live fuller, more independent lives. We are at a pivotal point in strengthening our financial insight, governance, and analytical capability and we are looking for a finance professional with a strong audit background to play a central role in that journey. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ACA qualified accountant (or equivalent) looking to apply their technical expertise, analytical discipline and assurance mindset in a purpose-led organisation that changes lives every day. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Business Partner will lead on budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while driving continuous improvement in financial systems, analytics and performance measurement. You will work collaboratively with budget holders and senior leaders to provide clear, insightful financial analysis that supports both operational performance and long-term strategic priorities. The organisation is investing in strengthening its analytics capability, and you will play a central role in developing dashboards, performance metrics and scenario modelling to enhance insight and impact measurement. This role blends technical accounting expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness. Key Responsibilities Budgeting and Forecasting Deliver a collaborative annual planning and budgeting process aligned to organisational strategy Lead reforecasting cycles and support scenario modelling to manage financial uncertainty Provide clear variance analysis and forward-looking financial insight Management Reporting and Performance Produce timely and accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts Develop meaningful commentary, trend analysis and improvement recommendations Build and enhance financial performance metrics, including cost allocation methodologies and balanced scorecard reporting Contribute to the Annual Report and Accounts and support audit processes Financial Planning & Analysis Support preparation of business cases for capital and revenue initiatives Provide analytical insight into income, charitable expenditure and support costs Support evidence-based investment decisions across programmes and initiatives Develop dashboards and reporting tools (including Power BI) to improve visibility and decision-making About You We are seeking a qualified accountant, ideally: ACA / ICAEW (strongly preferred) ACCA or CIMA also considered You will bring: Experience from audit, with a strong understanding of controls, reporting standards and financial governance Excellent budgeting, forecasting and management reporting skills Ability to partner confidently with senior stakeholders Experience producing high-quality financial commentary and actionable insight Good Excel skills; exposure to Power BI or modern reporting tools is an advantage A proactive, improvement-focused mindset Alignment with the purpose and values of the Motability Foundation Experience in the charity / not-for-profit sector is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applicants transitioning from audit into their first business-facing finance role.
Apr 12, 2026
Full time
Motability Foundation Finance Business Partner Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 Permanent, Full-time Hybrid working, 3 days a week in office Location: Harlow, Essex The Motability Foundation is a national charity with a clear and powerful purpose: to enable the independence and mobility of disabled people across the UK. Through grants, charitable programmes, research, and innovation, the Foundation ensures that disabled people can access the transport solutions they need to live fuller, more independent lives. We are at a pivotal point in strengthening our financial insight, governance, and analytical capability and we are looking for a finance professional with a strong audit background to play a central role in that journey. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ACA qualified accountant (or equivalent) looking to apply their technical expertise, analytical discipline and assurance mindset in a purpose-led organisation that changes lives every day. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Business Partner will lead on budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while driving continuous improvement in financial systems, analytics and performance measurement. You will work collaboratively with budget holders and senior leaders to provide clear, insightful financial analysis that supports both operational performance and long-term strategic priorities. The organisation is investing in strengthening its analytics capability, and you will play a central role in developing dashboards, performance metrics and scenario modelling to enhance insight and impact measurement. This role blends technical accounting expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness. Key Responsibilities Budgeting and Forecasting Deliver a collaborative annual planning and budgeting process aligned to organisational strategy Lead reforecasting cycles and support scenario modelling to manage financial uncertainty Provide clear variance analysis and forward-looking financial insight Management Reporting and Performance Produce timely and accurate monthly and quarterly management accounts Develop meaningful commentary, trend analysis and improvement recommendations Build and enhance financial performance metrics, including cost allocation methodologies and balanced scorecard reporting Contribute to the Annual Report and Accounts and support audit processes Financial Planning & Analysis Support preparation of business cases for capital and revenue initiatives Provide analytical insight into income, charitable expenditure and support costs Support evidence-based investment decisions across programmes and initiatives Develop dashboards and reporting tools (including Power BI) to improve visibility and decision-making About You We are seeking a qualified accountant, ideally: ACA / ICAEW (strongly preferred) ACCA or CIMA also considered You will bring: Experience from audit, with a strong understanding of controls, reporting standards and financial governance Excellent budgeting, forecasting and management reporting skills Ability to partner confidently with senior stakeholders Experience producing high-quality financial commentary and actionable insight Good Excel skills; exposure to Power BI or modern reporting tools is an advantage A proactive, improvement-focused mindset Alignment with the purpose and values of the Motability Foundation Experience in the charity / not-for-profit sector is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applicants transitioning from audit into their first business-facing finance role.
