Senior Manager - Property Finance page is loaded Senior Manager - Property Financelocations: Kingswood Fields Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 19, 2026 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: J66179# About the Opportunity Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 19 April 2026 Title Senior Manager Property Finance Department UK Finance Location Kingswood Reports To UK Financial Controller Level Senior ManagerOur clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond. About your team UK & Ireland Finance is responsible for the financial accounting for Fidelity's UK and Irish operational entities as well as providing financial information, monitoring financial controls and ensuring compliance with the financial regulations of the local regulators, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"), Prudential Regulation Authority ("PRA"), The Pension Regulator ("TPR") and Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI").The team consists of 23 staff, the majority of which are qualified accountants based in the UK, India and Ireland. The team are responsible for the financial control and regulatory reporting for the UK and Ireland locations. About your role FIL currently owns real estate assets for investment purposes in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK as well as the occupied properties in the UK and Germany. This role is to lead the property finance team and manage a team of two qualified accountants based in India and a number of outsourced service providers in Europe.Key Responsibilities are: To be a key relationship contact for reporting under US GAAP, local GAAP, NAV and FIL's internal accounting policies in respect of the real estate area, covering occupied and investment properties. Provide leadership to the FIL property team and contribute to the development of the skills and careers of this team. Control the legal entities that own the FIL Group occupied property entities in UK and Germany and the investment properties in the Nordic region. Managing and reviewing the month end processes, for both in-house (FIL India Finance) and out-sourced providers through maintenance and establishment of appropriate Service Level Agreements ("SLAs"). Oversight of day-to-day finance work to ensure that it is undertaken in an accurate and efficient manner. Production and review of accounting position papers for both local GAAPs and US GAAP. Engaging with FIL Group Finance to maintain compliance with FIL Group accounting policies and procedures Work with FIL Group and FIL India Finance to ensure monthly and quarterly consolidations are performed in an accurate and timely manner Ensure a smooth year end process, especially the external audit relationship including review of occupied and investment property financial statements under various GAAPs. Working with Pembroke Real Estate, our real estate advisor to ensure transactions are understood and correctly recorded by the Property Finance Team Stakeholder manager for Finance interaction with the FIL in house property team Support to the internal and external tax teams to ensure tax compliance for both occupied and investment properties. Liaising with other finance functions and process leads within FIL to ensure that the financial reporting requirements of the property finance team are completed appropriately. Point person for Property Finance with advisors, external accounting service providers and external property managers. Assist the UK Financial Controller and Associate Director - Projects and Regulatory Change with any occupied or investment property related transactions, ensuring that the Finance implications and requirements are understood and delivered About you Key Competencies: Strong verbal and written English communication skills, acting in an honest, transparent, and diplomatic way. Well-developed interpersonal skills with good presence, used to dealing with different stakeholders and levels of seniority. Persuasive, succeeding through influence and good judgement. Good planning, prioritisation, problem solving and organisational skills; good experience of anticipating needs and communicating continuously, taking care of details, keeping stakeholders well informed of status and progress. A resilient questioning approach: ability to spot, investigate and explain irregularities. Self-motivated, energetic with strong attention to detail. Flexibility to work in a changing environment. Good team player, used to successfully working with colleagues across your organisation. A professional presence. Qualification and Experience: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA, CPA, or other non-UK equivalent). Property finance experience. US and UK GAAP knowledge is useful Relevant PQE experience covering the above duties. Strong knowledge of financial accounting and controls. Microsoft Excel skills. Experience of working in a team to tight deadlines. Feel rewarded For starters, we'll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We'll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we'll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work - finding a balance that works for all of us. It's all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. 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Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Manager - Property Finance page is loaded Senior Manager - Property Financelocations: Kingswood Fields Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 19, 2026 (16 days left to apply)job requisition id: J66179# About the Opportunity Job Type: PermanentApplication Deadline: 19 April 2026 Title Senior Manager Property Finance Department UK Finance Location Kingswood Reports To UK Financial Controller Level Senior ManagerOur clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond. About your team UK & Ireland Finance is responsible for the financial accounting for Fidelity's UK and Irish operational entities as well as providing financial information, monitoring financial controls and ensuring compliance with the financial regulations of the local regulators, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"), Prudential Regulation Authority ("PRA"), The Pension Regulator ("TPR") and Central Bank of Ireland ("CBI").The team consists of 23 staff, the majority of which are qualified accountants based in the UK, India and Ireland. The team are responsible for the financial control and regulatory reporting for the UK and Ireland locations. About your role FIL currently owns real estate assets for investment purposes in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK as well as the occupied properties in the UK and Germany. This role is to lead the property finance team and manage a team of two qualified accountants based in India and a number of outsourced service providers in Europe.Key Responsibilities are: To be a key relationship contact for reporting under US GAAP, local GAAP, NAV and FIL's internal accounting policies in respect of the real estate area, covering occupied and investment properties. Provide leadership to the FIL property team and contribute to the development of the skills and careers of this team. Control the legal entities that own the FIL Group occupied property entities in UK and Germany and the investment properties in the Nordic region. Managing and reviewing the month end processes, for both in-house (FIL India Finance) and out-sourced providers through maintenance and establishment of appropriate Service Level Agreements ("SLAs"). Oversight of day-to-day finance work to ensure that it is undertaken in an accurate and efficient manner. Production and review of accounting position papers for both local GAAPs and US GAAP. Engaging with FIL Group Finance to maintain compliance with FIL Group accounting policies and procedures Work with FIL Group and FIL India Finance to ensure monthly and quarterly consolidations are performed in an accurate and timely manner Ensure a smooth year end process, especially the external audit relationship including review of occupied and investment property financial statements under various GAAPs. Working with Pembroke Real Estate, our real estate advisor to ensure transactions are understood and correctly recorded by the Property Finance Team Stakeholder manager for Finance interaction with the FIL in house property team Support to the internal and external tax teams to ensure tax compliance for both occupied and investment properties. Liaising with other finance functions and process leads within FIL to ensure that the financial reporting requirements of the property finance team are completed appropriately. Point person for Property Finance with advisors, external accounting service providers and external property managers. Assist the UK Financial Controller and Associate Director - Projects and Regulatory Change with any occupied or investment property related transactions, ensuring that the Finance implications and requirements are understood and delivered About you Key Competencies: Strong verbal and written English communication skills, acting in an honest, transparent, and diplomatic way. Well-developed interpersonal skills with good presence, used to dealing with different stakeholders and levels of seniority. Persuasive, succeeding through influence and good judgement. Good planning, prioritisation, problem solving and organisational skills; good experience of anticipating needs and communicating continuously, taking care of details, keeping stakeholders well informed of status and progress. A resilient questioning approach: ability to spot, investigate and explain irregularities. Self-motivated, energetic with strong attention to detail. Flexibility to work in a changing environment. Good team player, used to successfully working with colleagues across your organisation. A professional presence. Qualification and Experience: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA, CPA, or other non-UK equivalent). Property finance experience. US and UK GAAP knowledge is useful Relevant PQE experience covering the above duties. Strong knowledge of financial accounting and controls. Microsoft Excel skills. Experience of working in a team to tight deadlines. Feel rewarded For starters, we'll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We'll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we'll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work - finding a balance that works for all of us. It's all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. 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Our client is an International logistics provider that offers bespoke solutions for art handling, installation and art transport. A trusted partner to leading artists, commercial galleries, collectors, and public museums worldwide. The company are renowned for fantastic training, development of their staff via inhouse and external training courses and offer great support across the company for all members of staff. They are now looking to for HGV Divers to join their busy team based in Hertfordshire. You will be accountable for packing and transportation of works of art - in all shapes and sizes, along with other high-value items. You will get involved in specialist work including the installation of art, sculptures, etc and, not to mention, a fair amount of heavy lifting. You will also be responsible for collection and delivery runs throughout, including driving to and from sites across, the UK and Europe. This represents an outstanding opportunity to join the Fine Art Logistics Industry, a truly niche and exciting space to work in. Our client offers Industry leading training in all forms of Art handling and transportation. If you are hardworking, looking to learn an exceptional skill set, and are looking for a role that entails more than A-B driving - this could be the challenge you have been searching for. Key Responsibilities: Assist in art handling, packing, installation, movement, and transport including driving to and from sites across the UK and Europe. Carry out all tasks and projects as defined on the daily work schedule and complete all paperwork to high standards. Operate all company vehicles to DVSA and DfT standards. Maintaining the cleanliness of all vehicles used. Conduct daily walk-around checks, record and report any defects to Transport Manager. Maintain security of vehicles, cargo and the company premises and property at all times. Represent the business to the highest standard when working on-site within the client's premises, adhere to all local site rules and carry out tasks with respect to the client's property and privacy. Provide excellent service to our clients and partners - such as crane hire, security escorts and scaffolding companies. Remain confidential regarding projects and work. Continue to develop professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, and training sessions. Mentor trainee technicians, sharing experience and knowledge to allow the company to build the next generation. Maintain a high level of customer service, develop relationships, and manage client expectations. Work collaboratively with all operational departments in the business including Projects, Shipping, Customs and Warehouse teams. Demonstrate a culture of safe working at all times, and read and act within any risk assessment provided to avoid endangering others and the art. Ensuring Health & Safety is in line with company guidelines and legislation. Ad-hoc tasks outside of the general scope of work. Essential Skills: Hold a current UK driving license, Class 2 or Class 1, Cat B as a minimum. Cat C or C+E or the willingness to achieve. Experience in handling specialist, valuable and/or fragile items. Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on customer service. Available to work away within the UK and abroad and undertake any nights out in cab or hotel accommodation. Strong written, verbal communication and numeracy skills. Demonstrate an excellent attention to detail. Team player and the ability to work on own initiative. Problem solver and an ability to see where processes can be improved. Excellent analytical skills and ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy. Ability to plan workload and be reactive when required. Exceptionally organised, methodical and detail oriented. Customer Centric.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Our client is an International logistics provider that offers bespoke solutions for art handling, installation and art transport. A trusted partner to leading artists, commercial galleries, collectors, and public museums worldwide. The company are renowned for fantastic training, development of their staff via inhouse and external training courses and offer great support across the company for all members of staff. They are now looking to for HGV Divers to join their busy team based in Hertfordshire. You will be accountable for packing and transportation of works of art - in all shapes and sizes, along with other high-value items. You will get involved in specialist work including the installation of art, sculptures, etc and, not to mention, a fair amount of heavy lifting. You will also be responsible for collection and delivery runs throughout, including driving to and from sites across, the UK and Europe. This represents an outstanding opportunity to join the Fine Art Logistics Industry, a truly niche and exciting space to work in. Our client offers Industry leading training in all forms of Art handling and transportation. If you are hardworking, looking to learn an exceptional skill set, and are looking for a role that entails more than A-B driving - this could be the challenge you have been searching for. Key Responsibilities: Assist in art handling, packing, installation, movement, and transport including driving to and from sites across the UK and Europe. Carry out all tasks and projects as defined on the daily work schedule and complete all paperwork to high standards. Operate all company vehicles to DVSA and DfT standards. Maintaining the cleanliness of all vehicles used. Conduct daily walk-around checks, record and report any defects to Transport Manager. Maintain security of vehicles, cargo and the company premises and property at all times. Represent the business to the highest standard when working on-site within the client's premises, adhere to all local site rules and carry out tasks with respect to the client's property and privacy. Provide excellent service to our clients and partners - such as crane hire, security escorts and scaffolding companies. Remain confidential regarding projects and work. Continue to develop professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, and training sessions. Mentor trainee technicians, sharing experience and knowledge to allow the company to build the next generation. Maintain a high level of customer service, develop relationships, and manage client expectations. Work collaboratively with all operational departments in the business including Projects, Shipping, Customs and Warehouse teams. Demonstrate a culture of safe working at all times, and read and act within any risk assessment provided to avoid endangering others and the art. Ensuring Health & Safety is in line with company guidelines and legislation. Ad-hoc tasks outside of the general scope of work. Essential Skills: Hold a current UK driving license, Class 2 or Class 1, Cat B as a minimum. Cat C or C+E or the willingness to achieve. Experience in handling specialist, valuable and/or fragile items. Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on customer service. Available to work away within the UK and abroad and undertake any nights out in cab or hotel accommodation. Strong written, verbal communication and numeracy skills. Demonstrate an excellent attention to detail. Team player and the ability to work on own initiative. Problem solver and an ability to see where processes can be improved. Excellent analytical skills and ability to demonstrate a high level of accuracy. Ability to plan workload and be reactive when required. Exceptionally organised, methodical and detail oriented. Customer Centric.
A leading investment firm in Kingswood is seeking a Senior Manager - Property Finance to lead the property finance team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with US and local GAAP, oversee month-end processes, and manage a team of accountants. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong financial controls knowledge and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, flexible position aimed at fostering an inclusive work environment.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A leading investment firm in Kingswood is seeking a Senior Manager - Property Finance to lead the property finance team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with US and local GAAP, oversee month-end processes, and manage a team of accountants. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong financial controls knowledge and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, flexible position aimed at fostering an inclusive work environment.
Overview Rural Asset Manager - Lake District National Park Authority Kendal (Hybrid) £45,531-£51,720 + Benefits As retained recruiters working with the Lake District National Park Authority, Beach Baker are supporting them in the appointment of a Rural Asset Manager - a rare opportunity to take a leadership role within one of the UK's most iconic protected landscapes. This position offers the chance to shape the future of the Lake District's rural estate ("the green estate"), delivering major outcomes across nature recovery, climate resilience, cultural heritage and land stewardship. The Organisation & Opportunity The Authority manages a nationally significant portfolio of land, property and natural assets, operating within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They're seeking an accomplished professional who can bring strong rural surveying, valuation and asset management expertise to lead the direction of their estate. This is a role with both strategic influence and operational oversight - ideal for someone who thrives in a purpose driven environment and wants their work to have lasting public impact. Key Responsibilities In this position, you will: Lead and implement the Property Asset Management Strategy (PAMS) to ensure the estate delivers environmental, cultural and financial value Manage a team of up to five direct reports, fostering a collaborative, high performing culture. Oversee landlord and tenant matters, common land management, and specialist assets such as dams, trails, and legacy mining infrastructure. Act as the Authority's lead professional valuer, including responsibility for annual CIPFA valuation requirements. Develop and support investment and nature recovery schemes across the green estate, securing external and grant funding (including agri environment and nature based finance). Work closely with the Ranger Service and other departments to provide a joined up estate management function. This is a highly varied portfolio with a balance of strategic influence, operational responsibility and people leadership. What We're Looking For We'd like to speak with professionals who bring: Chartered Surveyor (RICS) status or working towards it; Registered Valuer preferred. Significant experience in rural estate management, including landlord/tenant engagement and valuation of rural and natural capital assets Proven leadership capability - managing teams, setting direction, and driving performance. Strong project and budget management experience, including experience with external funding or grant schemes. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. This role would suit someone who can think commercially while balancing financial outcomes with environmental and community benefits. Working Environment & Benefits The Authority offers a collaborative, supportive culture; staff know each other well and work effectively across teams. They operate a hybrid working model, with flexibility supported by a secure digital environment. Benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme Electric car & Cycle to Work schemes Subsidised healthcare Paid volunteering leave Free staff parking Strong organisational commitment to wellbeing Next Steps If you have experience at senior surveyor, estate manager or rural asset management level and are looking for a meaningful leadership role, we'd be pleased to have a confidential conversation. To discuss the role, express interest, or request the full briefing pack, please get in touch. All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Beach Baker Recruitment for review.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Overview Rural Asset Manager - Lake District National Park Authority Kendal (Hybrid) £45,531-£51,720 + Benefits As retained recruiters working with the Lake District National Park Authority, Beach Baker are supporting them in the appointment of a Rural Asset Manager - a rare opportunity to take a leadership role within one of the UK's most iconic protected landscapes. This position offers the chance to shape the future of the Lake District's rural estate ("the green estate"), delivering major outcomes across nature recovery, climate resilience, cultural heritage and land stewardship. The Organisation & Opportunity The Authority manages a nationally significant portfolio of land, property and natural assets, operating within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They're seeking an accomplished professional who can bring strong rural surveying, valuation and asset management expertise to lead the direction of their estate. This is a role with both strategic influence and operational oversight - ideal for someone who thrives in a purpose driven environment and wants their work to have lasting public impact. Key Responsibilities In this position, you will: Lead and implement the Property Asset Management Strategy (PAMS) to ensure the estate delivers environmental, cultural and financial value Manage a team of up to five direct reports, fostering a collaborative, high performing culture. Oversee landlord and tenant matters, common land management, and specialist assets such as dams, trails, and legacy mining infrastructure. Act as the Authority's lead professional valuer, including responsibility for annual CIPFA valuation requirements. Develop and support investment and nature recovery schemes across the green estate, securing external and grant funding (including agri environment and nature based finance). Work closely with the Ranger Service and other departments to provide a joined up estate management function. This is a highly varied portfolio with a balance of strategic influence, operational responsibility and people leadership. What We're Looking For We'd like to speak with professionals who bring: Chartered Surveyor (RICS) status or working towards it; Registered Valuer preferred. Significant experience in rural estate management, including landlord/tenant engagement and valuation of rural and natural capital assets Proven leadership capability - managing teams, setting direction, and driving performance. Strong project and budget management experience, including experience with external funding or grant schemes. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. This role would suit someone who can think commercially while balancing financial outcomes with environmental and community benefits. Working Environment & Benefits The Authority offers a collaborative, supportive culture; staff know each other well and work effectively across teams. They operate a hybrid working model, with flexibility supported by a secure digital environment. Benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme Electric car & Cycle to Work schemes Subsidised healthcare Paid volunteering leave Free staff parking Strong organisational commitment to wellbeing Next Steps If you have experience at senior surveyor, estate manager or rural asset management level and are looking for a meaningful leadership role, we'd be pleased to have a confidential conversation. To discuss the role, express interest, or request the full briefing pack, please get in touch. All third party and direct applications will be forwarded to Beach Baker Recruitment for review.
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior Business Analyst As a Senior Business Analyst at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) you will join an established and supportive community of Business Analysts and work across all areas of projects and service lifecycle. In this role you will work as part of an Agile multi-disciplinary squad alongside product managers, service design, data specialists, developers, and testers to deliver new internal and external services. You will be expected to be proactive and take ownership of analysis activities and deliverables including writing user stories with acceptance criteria, modelling business processes, and contributing to three amigo/refinement sessions. You must be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating good leadership and collaborative working skills. You will need excellent presentation and communication skills, across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. You will work together with IPO colleagues, partner organisations and/or suppliers to ensure that approaches and outcomes are fit for purpose meeting business needs, user needs and IPO standards. Within the Business Analyst Community, you will play an important role in establishing and promoting best practice and standards. You will support the professionalisation and maturity of the Business Analysis practice through peer support, tutoring and mentoring of others in the team. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent services for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to join our IT team at a time where the IPO has set out how to help make the UK the most innovative and creative country in the world by: Delivering Excellent IP Services Creating a World-leading IP Environment Making the IPO a Brilliant Place to Work Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Work alongside product managers to create a pipeline of fully developed user stories ensuring that the business and technical viewpoints are understood and acknowledged. Undertake key business analysis activities, including but not limited to, requirements elicitation, documentation of business processes, workflows and business rules, using suitable methodologies, tools and standards. Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop new functionality. Identify and articulate options considering opportunities and limitations related to business and technology. Present complex information in a tailored format, allowing you to communicate key findings and put forward recommendations to the wider organisation. Tutor/mentor/coach BAs and Junior BAs by providing accurate and professional support. Develop and promote best practice, standards and guidance. Person specification Essential Criteria Background in Business Analysis with considerable knowledge and understanding of Business Analysis principles and techniques. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to bring clarity to business problems and shape business solutions. Considerable experience working in a software development setting with technical colleagues i.e. data, developers, testers. Comfortable working with individuals at various skill levels up to and including senior management levels. Experience of gaining consensus where there are strong differing opinions. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, or equivalent. Strong presentation and communication skills across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. Experience of developing BA best practice, standards and guidance. Experience tutoring and mentoring others Business Analysts
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior Business Analyst As a Senior Business Analyst at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) you will join an established and supportive community of Business Analysts and work across all areas of projects and service lifecycle. In this role you will work as part of an Agile multi-disciplinary squad alongside product managers, service design, data specialists, developers, and testers to deliver new internal and external services. You will be expected to be proactive and take ownership of analysis activities and deliverables including writing user stories with acceptance criteria, modelling business processes, and contributing to three amigo/refinement sessions. You must be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating good leadership and collaborative working skills. You will need excellent presentation and communication skills, across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. You will work together with IPO colleagues, partner organisations and/or suppliers to ensure that approaches and outcomes are fit for purpose meeting business needs, user needs and IPO standards. Within the Business Analyst Community, you will play an important role in establishing and promoting best practice and standards. You will support the professionalisation and maturity of the Business Analysis practice through peer support, tutoring and mentoring of others in the team. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent services for our customers. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to join our IT team at a time where the IPO has set out how to help make the UK the most innovative and creative country in the world by: Delivering Excellent IP Services Creating a World-leading IP Environment Making the IPO a Brilliant Place to Work Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Work alongside product managers to create a pipeline of fully developed user stories ensuring that the business and technical viewpoints are understood and acknowledged. Undertake key business analysis activities, including but not limited to, requirements elicitation, documentation of business processes, workflows and business rules, using suitable methodologies, tools and standards. Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop new functionality. Identify and articulate options considering opportunities and limitations related to business and technology. Present complex information in a tailored format, allowing you to communicate key findings and put forward recommendations to the wider organisation. Tutor/mentor/coach BAs and Junior BAs by providing accurate and professional support. Develop and promote best practice, standards and guidance. Person specification Essential Criteria Background in Business Analysis with considerable knowledge and understanding of Business Analysis principles and techniques. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to bring clarity to business problems and shape business solutions. Considerable experience working in a software development setting with technical colleagues i.e. data, developers, testers. Comfortable working with individuals at various skill levels up to and including senior management levels. Experience of gaining consensus where there are strong differing opinions. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, or equivalent. Strong presentation and communication skills across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. Experience of developing BA best practice, standards and guidance. Experience tutoring and mentoring others Business Analysts
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior DevOps Engineer Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem solving? Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability? Are you looking for a new role in an organisation that treats you as an individual and supports you on your professional and career development journey? Then this is the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer, within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles and to lead on developing, implementing, enhancing and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. availability, security, performance and scalability. Leading on the design, release and implementation of automated, repeatable, efficient delivery pipelines and holds responsibility for the management, delivery and improvements of the deployments onto Production. Lead delivery, integration, administration and configuration of DevOps tools, seeking continual improvement and ensuring effective transition onto operational support (where applicable). This includes tools for source control, build, CI & CD support, code reviews, security scans, test automation, monitoring and agile management etc. Implementing and configuring DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing and notification strategies and be an advocate for security and performance standards in the organisation Contributing to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment, including solution architecture, estimations, product planning, user stories (requirement) creation. Attending Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Sharing knowledge and expertise and providing mentorship and training to other members of the team, enabling them to work in an automated, repeatable fashion. Promoting and encouraging the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Person specification Essential Strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience of working in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Excellent knowledge and proven experience implementing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) tools, including pipeline design and administration. Experience with automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrable experience in service support including troubleshooting and incident resolution. Experience in identification and tracking of risks and issues. Experience of knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members of the team. Technical Essential Substantial development or scripting experience in one or more of the following: Python Bash PowerShell Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines (preferred) or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Substantial experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in one or more of the following or equivalent: Python Net Core / C# NextJs / Node frontend Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry or equivalent. Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred).
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Location Newport, NP10 8QQ About the job Job summary Senior DevOps Engineer Are you passionate about collaborative working and problem solving? Do you enjoy using your technical skills to help teams work more effectively, and get software into the hands of users with speed and stability? Are you looking for a new role in an organisation that treats you as an individual and supports you on your professional and career development journey? Then this is the role for you! We have an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer, within the Platform Engineering group, during the IPO digital transformation journey. Working within an established team, this role provides an opportunity to turn innovative ideas into customer value using a range of technologies and delivery platforms. Key Tech: Azure DevOps YAML Pipelines, Azure, Terraform, scripting, deploying to Azure Machine Learning Working Style This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office . The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office. Job description Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Support all aspects of the software development lifecycle, applying DevOps principles and to lead on developing, implementing, enhancing and managing DevOps practices following agreed processes and best practices. Applying industry best practices and patterns across infrastructure and application components e.g. availability, security, performance and scalability. Leading on the design, release and implementation of automated, repeatable, efficient delivery pipelines and holds responsibility for the management, delivery and improvements of the deployments onto Production. Lead delivery, integration, administration and configuration of DevOps tools, seeking continual improvement and ensuring effective transition onto operational support (where applicable). This includes tools for source control, build, CI & CD support, code reviews, security scans, test automation, monitoring and agile management etc. Implementing and configuring DevOps specific monitoring, alerting, auditing and notification strategies and be an advocate for security and performance standards in the organisation Contributing to technical decisions and directions in a collaborative team environment, including solution architecture, estimations, product planning, user stories (requirement) creation. Attending Team and Agile Scrum ceremonies. Sharing knowledge and expertise and providing mentorship and training to other members of the team, enabling them to work in an automated, repeatable fashion. Promoting and encouraging the use of test automation and infrastructure-as-code within delivery teams. Person specification Essential Strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience of working in a DevOps or iterative development culture. Excellent knowledge and proven experience implementing continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) tools, including pipeline design and administration. Experience with automated testing and embedding this in CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrable experience in service support including troubleshooting and incident resolution. Experience in identification and tracking of risks and issues. Experience of knowledge sharing and mentoring junior members of the team. Technical Essential Substantial development or scripting experience in one or more of the following: Python Bash PowerShell Substantial experience in administration and configuration of Azure DevOps Pipelines (preferred) or other CI/CD orchestration tools. Substantial experience supporting the build and deployment of, or coding in one or more of the following or equivalent: Python Net Core / C# NextJs / Node frontend Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker or Azure container services such as Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps or Azure Container Registry or equivalent. Experience in managing and supporting distributed source code repositories (Git). Experience of consuming cloud platform resources (Microsoft Azure preferred).
Are you an experienced Site Manager with a background working on Retrofit/Decarbonisation projects? Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with one of the largest Property Services Contractors in the UK, who are currently on the look out for an experienced Site Manager in Retrofit projects to join them on a permanent basis click apply for full job details
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Site Manager with a background working on Retrofit/Decarbonisation projects? Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with one of the largest Property Services Contractors in the UK, who are currently on the look out for an experienced Site Manager in Retrofit projects to join them on a permanent basis click apply for full job details
Time Appointments are delighted to be working on behalf of a highly regarded legal practice based in Ipswich who are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary. This role is ideal for someone with broad experience across multiple legal specialisms, who is comfortable balancing both administrative duties and more senior, managerial responsibilities. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the legal function while supporting fee earners and contributing to wider team coordination. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience as a Legal Secretary across multiple legal specialisms (e.g. litigation, corporate, property, private client) Familiarity with UK legal procedures and terminology Previous exposure to supervising or mentoring administrative staff Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems A proactive, flexible approach with a willingness to take on both routine and higher-level responsibilities Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information Key Duties & Responsibilities: Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of legal professionals Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence Handling client communications in a professional and confidential manner Assisting with file management, document control, and compliance processes Overseeing administrative staff where required and assisting with task delegation Contributing to process improvements and helping maintain efficient office system If you are a versatile Legal Secretary looking to take on a broader role that combines administrative excellence with team support and coordination, we would love to hear from you.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Time Appointments are delighted to be working on behalf of a highly regarded legal practice based in Ipswich who are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Legal Secretary. This role is ideal for someone with broad experience across multiple legal specialisms, who is comfortable balancing both administrative duties and more senior, managerial responsibilities. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the legal function while supporting fee earners and contributing to wider team coordination. Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience as a Legal Secretary across multiple legal specialisms (e.g. litigation, corporate, property, private client) Familiarity with UK legal procedures and terminology Previous exposure to supervising or mentoring administrative staff Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems A proactive, flexible approach with a willingness to take on both routine and higher-level responsibilities Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information Key Duties & Responsibilities: Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of legal professionals Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence Handling client communications in a professional and confidential manner Assisting with file management, document control, and compliance processes Overseeing administrative staff where required and assisting with task delegation Contributing to process improvements and helping maintain efficient office system If you are a versatile Legal Secretary looking to take on a broader role that combines administrative excellence with team support and coordination, we would love to hear from you.
Job Title: Commercial Manager QS Salary: Competitive Location: London, UK Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Opportunity Our clients Development & Disposals team are looking to recruit a new member to the current 20+ strong team. They are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is recently qualified or in the early stage of their career post- APC. This is an opportunity to work in a diverse team with market leading experience of the strategic management of large portfolios under the Group's ownership. The extent of the holding generates strategy work, valuations, disposals of properties (ranging from £100k to £100m UK wide), progressing planning applications for the optimal use prior to sale or development (residential and commercial) and direct development. This includes supporting Lands Improvement on the delivery of any JV type projects they undertake with major housebuilders. Our Client Our client is one of the UK's largest, privately owned property investment and development firms. In the last 25 years, they have completed some of the largest, complex UK property deals and built a £9 billion portfolio. Their portfolio now comprises over 15,000 properties spanning 85million sq ft, along with a development pipeline of more than 19,000 homes. Job Overview: They are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work with the Senior Commercial Manager (SCM). The list of responsibilities below is not exhaustive but includes: Support the SCM with all commercial activities across development & disposals projects Manage external consultants to undertake tender exercises for any potential strip out / demolition projects Tender for technical consultants & manage said consultants to support for all aspects of input required for disposal and development projects Provide input to viability exercises to support development & disposals managers assessments for every site Support the wider team in the disposal of a variety of commercial property assets from portfolios nationwide Support in the viability assessment of individual sites with construction & technical input Build and maintain a database of costs and tender prices to inform development and disposal assessment. Build relationships with consultants & contractors On all of the above, Investment Committee report writing & presentation of work to senior management. Qualifications and Skills: A proactive and analytical mindset, with a keen interest in development and disposal projects Contractor / consultancy experience considered on equal merit Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Good understanding of JCT/NFDC contracts Ability to understand and interpret data/cashflows Current knowledge of the commercial and residential property markets, with a good understanding of the technical aspects of construction Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines Strong communication /presentation skills for effective collaboration with consultants and stakeholdersMRICS qualified
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Commercial Manager QS Salary: Competitive Location: London, UK Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Opportunity Our clients Development & Disposals team are looking to recruit a new member to the current 20+ strong team. They are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is recently qualified or in the early stage of their career post- APC. This is an opportunity to work in a diverse team with market leading experience of the strategic management of large portfolios under the Group's ownership. The extent of the holding generates strategy work, valuations, disposals of properties (ranging from £100k to £100m UK wide), progressing planning applications for the optimal use prior to sale or development (residential and commercial) and direct development. This includes supporting Lands Improvement on the delivery of any JV type projects they undertake with major housebuilders. Our Client Our client is one of the UK's largest, privately owned property investment and development firms. In the last 25 years, they have completed some of the largest, complex UK property deals and built a £9 billion portfolio. Their portfolio now comprises over 15,000 properties spanning 85million sq ft, along with a development pipeline of more than 19,000 homes. Job Overview: They are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work with the Senior Commercial Manager (SCM). The list of responsibilities below is not exhaustive but includes: Support the SCM with all commercial activities across development & disposals projects Manage external consultants to undertake tender exercises for any potential strip out / demolition projects Tender for technical consultants & manage said consultants to support for all aspects of input required for disposal and development projects Provide input to viability exercises to support development & disposals managers assessments for every site Support the wider team in the disposal of a variety of commercial property assets from portfolios nationwide Support in the viability assessment of individual sites with construction & technical input Build and maintain a database of costs and tender prices to inform development and disposal assessment. Build relationships with consultants & contractors On all of the above, Investment Committee report writing & presentation of work to senior management. Qualifications and Skills: A proactive and analytical mindset, with a keen interest in development and disposal projects Contractor / consultancy experience considered on equal merit Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Good understanding of JCT/NFDC contracts Ability to understand and interpret data/cashflows Current knowledge of the commercial and residential property markets, with a good understanding of the technical aspects of construction Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines Strong communication /presentation skills for effective collaboration with consultants and stakeholdersMRICS qualified
Area Manager Up to £70,000 + Car, Bonus & Benefits Our client, a leading organisation within the retail sector, is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of stores. This role is ideal for an experienced multi-site retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving performance, developing people, and delivering outstanding commercial results. Area Manager Role Overview The Area Manager will be responsible for leading and inspiring store teams to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence across their area. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising profitability, maintaining brand standards, and building a strong culture of collaboration and performance. A rea Manager Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and their teams to deliver strong commercial and operational outcomes. Drive sales and profitability through effective business planning, performance management, and execution. Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer service and compliance with brand and operational standards. Partner with internal stakeholders to optimise people, product, and operational opportunities. Foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performing culture that supports engagement and continuous improvement. Identify and develop internal talent to create a strong pipeline for future growth. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of high-calibre team members. Proven track record in multi-site retail management, ideally within a well-known or fast-paced brand. Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills. Commercially astute with a focus on delivering results through operational excellence. Strategic and adaptable, with the ability to balance people and performance priorities. Full driving licence and flexibility to travel within the area. What's on Offer Competitive salary up to £70,000 Company car, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to lead a diverse area portfolio and make a measurable impact on business success. Access to leadership development programmes and involvement in projects and strategic initiatives. Zachary Daniels is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating nationally and internationally across: Retail Operations Buying Merchandising Ecommerce HR Finance Property Marketing Supply Chain Senior Appointments BBBH34734
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Area Manager Up to £70,000 + Car, Bonus & Benefits Our client, a leading organisation within the retail sector, is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of stores. This role is ideal for an experienced multi-site retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving performance, developing people, and delivering outstanding commercial results. Area Manager Role Overview The Area Manager will be responsible for leading and inspiring store teams to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence across their area. The successful candidate will play a key role in maximising profitability, maintaining brand standards, and building a strong culture of collaboration and performance. A rea Manager Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and their teams to deliver strong commercial and operational outcomes. Drive sales and profitability through effective business planning, performance management, and execution. Ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer service and compliance with brand and operational standards. Partner with internal stakeholders to optimise people, product, and operational opportunities. Foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performing culture that supports engagement and continuous improvement. Identify and develop internal talent to create a strong pipeline for future growth. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of high-calibre team members. Proven track record in multi-site retail management, ideally within a well-known or fast-paced brand. Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills. Commercially astute with a focus on delivering results through operational excellence. Strategic and adaptable, with the ability to balance people and performance priorities. Full driving licence and flexibility to travel within the area. What's on Offer Competitive salary up to £70,000 Company car, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package Opportunity to lead a diverse area portfolio and make a measurable impact on business success. Access to leadership development programmes and involvement in projects and strategic initiatives. Zachary Daniels is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating nationally and internationally across: Retail Operations Buying Merchandising Ecommerce HR Finance Property Marketing Supply Chain Senior Appointments BBBH34734
A leading UK property investment firm is seeking a Commercial Manager QS in London. The successful candidate will support all commercial activities across development and disposals projects, manage external consultants, and undertake viability assessments for various sites. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential, along with MRICS qualification. This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a diverse and experienced team in a dynamic environment.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
A leading UK property investment firm is seeking a Commercial Manager QS in London. The successful candidate will support all commercial activities across development and disposals projects, manage external consultants, and undertake viability assessments for various sites. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential, along with MRICS qualification. This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to work within a diverse and experienced team in a dynamic environment.
Responsible for performing rigging activities in a hotel/venue environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines and SOP's. Reports to Technical Manager, Rigging. Your perspective: Private Healthcare after 12 months of continuous service Enhanced family leave provisions Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme Company sick pay Generous employee referral scheme Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way) Access to state-of-the-art technology Global presence and opportunities worldwide Long Service Programme Key Job Responsibilities Gather and organise all rigging tools and equipment per event needs. Confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions. Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements. Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs. Check that all truss bolts are tight and pieces of flown equipment are safetied to truss. Support other trades needing help raising gear through use of motor or lift, and check work for safety. Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim. Safety Responsible for observing and maintaining all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any observations of personnel who are acting in an unsafe manner. Ensure the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated. Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety. Do the Right Thing - Must secure and maintain proper lift and/or Working At Height certifications as necessary. Follow all manufactures recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts. Riggers must be qualified prior to making any temporary rigging points or any points outside of a protected lift of any kind. Project Management Secure and review advanced rigging plan. See the Bigger Picture - Identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions to resolve issues. Assist other technical trades with coordination efforts to execute show plot in harmony with all floor activity. Maintenance Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts. Escalate any problems with hardware and recommend solutions to resolve issues to supervisor. Disclaimer The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change, or additional tasks within scope of work may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as necessitated by business demands. Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Onsite rigging experience Qualified-Basic Rigging certification Ground Rigging experience High rigging without harness experience Deliver World Class Service Do The Right Thing Instills Trust Safety Conscious Tech Savvy Value People Drive Results See The Big Picture Work is performed in a hotel/venue environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end equipment and electrical components, and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders for long periods of time. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by the Encore Dress Code Policy.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Responsible for performing rigging activities in a hotel/venue environment while upholding safety and quality standards per all trade, Encore/property guidelines and SOP's. Reports to Technical Manager, Rigging. Your perspective: Private Healthcare after 12 months of continuous service Enhanced family leave provisions Perkbox and Employee assistance Programme Company sick pay Generous employee referral scheme Clearly defined Career path (and all the important support along the way) Access to state-of-the-art technology Global presence and opportunities worldwide Long Service Programme Key Job Responsibilities Gather and organise all rigging tools and equipment per event needs. Confirm carpet protected as required by local conditions. Provide ground rigging support to teams building points from lifts by staging motors and equipment under rig points, handing up motor chain, tools and equipment and spotting lift movements. Establish hang-point, connect hoist and attachments to permanent rigging points, connect GAC Flex spanset attachments to truss, connect/run and dress motor cables, run cable picks, ensure safety of scenic elements to hang-points and proper use of all truss protection equipment, inspect all cabling tie-offs. Check that all truss bolts are tight and pieces of flown equipment are safetied to truss. Support other trades needing help raising gear through use of motor or lift, and check work for safety. Remain on site until all motors have been raised to trim. Safety Responsible for observing and maintaining all safety concerns during an event, including escalation of any observations of personnel who are acting in an unsafe manner. Ensure the power phasing of motor controller is appropriate to prevent limit switches from being defeated. Verify all elements are securely fastened and checked for safety. Do the Right Thing - Must secure and maintain proper lift and/or Working At Height certifications as necessary. Follow all manufactures recommendations and local conditions when using personnel lifts. Riggers must be qualified prior to making any temporary rigging points or any points outside of a protected lift of any kind. Project Management Secure and review advanced rigging plan. See the Bigger Picture - Identify possible rigging obstacles and recommend solutions to resolve issues. Assist other technical trades with coordination efforts to execute show plot in harmony with all floor activity. Maintenance Provide ongoing visual inspection of all hardware in use including truss, motors, lighting, sound, projection, and personnel lifts. Escalate any problems with hardware and recommend solutions to resolve issues to supervisor. Disclaimer The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change, or additional tasks within scope of work may be assigned at any time with or without notice, as necessitated by business demands. Job Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Onsite rigging experience Qualified-Basic Rigging certification Ground Rigging experience High rigging without harness experience Deliver World Class Service Do The Right Thing Instills Trust Safety Conscious Tech Savvy Value People Drive Results See The Big Picture Work is performed in a hotel/venue environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end equipment and electrical components, and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders for long periods of time. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by the Encore Dress Code Policy.
Are you passionate and knowledgeable about politics and rural matters? Are you interested in influencing government and believe change is possible? Do you enjoy working with other people and willing to learn? The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is a dynamic, forward thinking membership organisation for owners of land, property and rural businesses, who has been championing the interests of rural England and Wales for over 100 years. CLA members own or manage around half the rural land in England and Wales and more than 250 different types of businesses. We are now looking for a Public Affairs Adviser to join our multi-award winning External Affairs team. This role would suit someone who has experience in working in politics and has some knowledge of the wide range of issues facing rural businesses and farmers across England and Wales. This full-time role will work closely with the Senior Public Affairs Manager to deliver national parliamentary lobbying both in Westminster and the Welsh Parliament. The successful candidate is likely to be educated to degree level or equivalent and have at least 18 months experience in public affairs, ideally working within Parliament or the Senedd, or in a closely related role. What you'll bring to the role: Experience of delivering political or other social media campaigns A detailed knowledge of how the Parliamentary process works Excellent communication skills which demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work on own initiative Demonstrable experience of successful team working What you'll be doing: Monitoring political developments across Westminster, the Welsh Parliament, and wider stakeholder groups. Producing regular reports and briefings for internal and external audiences. Supporting the delivery of CLA lobbying campaigns and affiliated APPG activities. Contributing to issue management by helping devise and implement effective influencing strategies. Assisting with the planning and delivery of events, including parliamentary meetings, national conferences, and constituency visits. Providing administrative support to the Public Affairs and External Affairs teams. Drafting internal reports and briefings to inform CLA policy and strategy. Please see the job description for full details of the responsibilities. Why Join Us? At the CLA, we champion the interests of rural landowners and businesses. You'll be part of a supportive, knowledgeable team working at the heart of rural policy. We offer: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 days upon 3 years' service A day off for your birthday A collaborative and mission-driven culture 10% employer pension contribution Retail discounts, interest free loans towards tech, wellbeing support, healthcare cash plan and more Interview process: There will be two stages to the interview process: First stage interviews will take place online via Teams on Friday 1st May. Second stage interviews will take place in our office in Belgravia on Wednesday 6th May. Application deadline: 12pm, Wednesday 22nd April.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Are you passionate and knowledgeable about politics and rural matters? Are you interested in influencing government and believe change is possible? Do you enjoy working with other people and willing to learn? The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is a dynamic, forward thinking membership organisation for owners of land, property and rural businesses, who has been championing the interests of rural England and Wales for over 100 years. CLA members own or manage around half the rural land in England and Wales and more than 250 different types of businesses. We are now looking for a Public Affairs Adviser to join our multi-award winning External Affairs team. This role would suit someone who has experience in working in politics and has some knowledge of the wide range of issues facing rural businesses and farmers across England and Wales. This full-time role will work closely with the Senior Public Affairs Manager to deliver national parliamentary lobbying both in Westminster and the Welsh Parliament. The successful candidate is likely to be educated to degree level or equivalent and have at least 18 months experience in public affairs, ideally working within Parliament or the Senedd, or in a closely related role. What you'll bring to the role: Experience of delivering political or other social media campaigns A detailed knowledge of how the Parliamentary process works Excellent communication skills which demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work on own initiative Demonstrable experience of successful team working What you'll be doing: Monitoring political developments across Westminster, the Welsh Parliament, and wider stakeholder groups. Producing regular reports and briefings for internal and external audiences. Supporting the delivery of CLA lobbying campaigns and affiliated APPG activities. Contributing to issue management by helping devise and implement effective influencing strategies. Assisting with the planning and delivery of events, including parliamentary meetings, national conferences, and constituency visits. Providing administrative support to the Public Affairs and External Affairs teams. Drafting internal reports and briefings to inform CLA policy and strategy. Please see the job description for full details of the responsibilities. Why Join Us? At the CLA, we champion the interests of rural landowners and businesses. You'll be part of a supportive, knowledgeable team working at the heart of rural policy. We offer: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 days upon 3 years' service A day off for your birthday A collaborative and mission-driven culture 10% employer pension contribution Retail discounts, interest free loans towards tech, wellbeing support, healthcare cash plan and more Interview process: There will be two stages to the interview process: First stage interviews will take place online via Teams on Friday 1st May. Second stage interviews will take place in our office in Belgravia on Wednesday 6th May. Application deadline: 12pm, Wednesday 22nd April.
Business Support Manager (Housing & Community Services) I am seeking an experienced Business Support Manager to lead and develop a high-performing business support function within a busy Housing and Community Services environment. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient service delivery across housing, property maintenance, community services, and regulatory functions. You will oversee business-critical systems, manage operational support teams, drive process improvements, and ensure robust data management and reporting to support statutory and operational requirements. The postholder will play a key leadership role in supporting housing operations, repairs and maintenance services, income functions, community-based services, and asset management.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Business Support Manager (Housing & Community Services) I am seeking an experienced Business Support Manager to lead and develop a high-performing business support function within a busy Housing and Community Services environment. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient service delivery across housing, property maintenance, community services, and regulatory functions. You will oversee business-critical systems, manage operational support teams, drive process improvements, and ensure robust data management and reporting to support statutory and operational requirements. The postholder will play a key leadership role in supporting housing operations, repairs and maintenance services, income functions, community-based services, and asset management.
RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING SOLICITOR - NEWCASTLE THE FIRM Top ranked law firm with offices in the heart of Newcastle More than just a legal business, the firm offers an estate agency business, and financial services advice Large residential property team, acting on behalf of a large number of lender clients THE ROLE You will be joining a well regarded Residential Property Team in Newcastle, acting exclusively for lender clients You will have responsibility for your own caseload of non-standard/complex remortgage matters and transfer of equity transactions You will also be given a small caseload of non-standard/complex property sales transactions Managerial responsibilities will include lading a small team of fee earners and post-completion paralegals Other responsibilities will include assisting other teams with legal technical queries, supervision and training where required THE REQUIREMENTS You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive equivalent You will have solid experience in residential conveyancing Experience in remortgage work is also essential Previous managerial or supervisory experience would be beneficial THE BENEFITS Competitive salary UP TO £60,000 plus benefits package Flexible hybrid working
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING SOLICITOR - NEWCASTLE THE FIRM Top ranked law firm with offices in the heart of Newcastle More than just a legal business, the firm offers an estate agency business, and financial services advice Large residential property team, acting on behalf of a large number of lender clients THE ROLE You will be joining a well regarded Residential Property Team in Newcastle, acting exclusively for lender clients You will have responsibility for your own caseload of non-standard/complex remortgage matters and transfer of equity transactions You will also be given a small caseload of non-standard/complex property sales transactions Managerial responsibilities will include lading a small team of fee earners and post-completion paralegals Other responsibilities will include assisting other teams with legal technical queries, supervision and training where required THE REQUIREMENTS You will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive equivalent You will have solid experience in residential conveyancing Experience in remortgage work is also essential Previous managerial or supervisory experience would be beneficial THE BENEFITS Competitive salary UP TO £60,000 plus benefits package Flexible hybrid working
Conveyancer Application Deadline: 29 April 2026 Department: Transactional Teams Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newport Reporting To: Deputy Head of Conveyancing Compensation: £44,000 - £75,000 / year Description We're looking for exceptional conveyancers who thrive in a fast paced, volume environment and want to deliver outstanding client service. You'll work within a small, supportive cohort led by a Conveyancing Manager, supported by an assistant and our background teams. Your role will be to manage your client caseload efficiently through the conveyancing process, ensuring the best interests of clients, mortgage lenders, and Convey Law are protected in line with professional standards and internal quality requirements. This means delivering exceptional service, following internal protocols, and achieving monthly individual and team KPIs. Your day-to-day will include: Client Communication: Be the trusted advisor for clients and introducers, providing clear guidance on residential property matters via phone and email using our bespoke CMS system. Forecasting: Accurately forecast monthly exchanges and completions to keep cases on track and cost effective. Achieving Targets: Consistently meet individual and team goals for customer service, timelines, and average fees. Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and introducers to ensure a positive experience for all and maintain strong commercial relationships. The Individual To be considered for this role, Your CV should demonstrate: Strong technical knowledge of land law and the conveyancing process. Proven experience handling both freehold and leasehold titles. Previous success managing your own caseload in a fee earning role, ideally in a volume conveyancing practice. Ability to thrive in a target driven environment and consistently deliver against KPIs. Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills. Proficiency with CMS systems and adaptability to new technology. Our Company Benefits Our commitment to provide a supportive, empowering and rewarding workplace continues to be part of our core mission at Convey Law. We have a vast array of benefits which we continue to enhance to ensure the most comprehensive, supportive and engaging benefits package is available for our team, key features include: Competitive salary plus uncapped monthly and quarterly performance bonuses, and an annual company bonus. Up to 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with the option to purchase 5 extra days. Hybrid working and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Company Sick Pay. Discounted Gym Membership. Subsidised Conveyancing. Employee Assistance Scheme with counselling sessions. Well being programs and ongoing training, development, and recognition initiatives. A supportive, fun team environment with regular collaboration and charity events. Next Steps Ready to make 2026 your best year yet? If you share our values and have the qualities we're looking for, apply today and start your journey with Convey Law.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Conveyancer Application Deadline: 29 April 2026 Department: Transactional Teams Employment Type: Permanent Location: Newport Reporting To: Deputy Head of Conveyancing Compensation: £44,000 - £75,000 / year Description We're looking for exceptional conveyancers who thrive in a fast paced, volume environment and want to deliver outstanding client service. You'll work within a small, supportive cohort led by a Conveyancing Manager, supported by an assistant and our background teams. Your role will be to manage your client caseload efficiently through the conveyancing process, ensuring the best interests of clients, mortgage lenders, and Convey Law are protected in line with professional standards and internal quality requirements. This means delivering exceptional service, following internal protocols, and achieving monthly individual and team KPIs. Your day-to-day will include: Client Communication: Be the trusted advisor for clients and introducers, providing clear guidance on residential property matters via phone and email using our bespoke CMS system. Forecasting: Accurately forecast monthly exchanges and completions to keep cases on track and cost effective. Achieving Targets: Consistently meet individual and team goals for customer service, timelines, and average fees. Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and introducers to ensure a positive experience for all and maintain strong commercial relationships. The Individual To be considered for this role, Your CV should demonstrate: Strong technical knowledge of land law and the conveyancing process. Proven experience handling both freehold and leasehold titles. Previous success managing your own caseload in a fee earning role, ideally in a volume conveyancing practice. Ability to thrive in a target driven environment and consistently deliver against KPIs. Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills. Proficiency with CMS systems and adaptability to new technology. Our Company Benefits Our commitment to provide a supportive, empowering and rewarding workplace continues to be part of our core mission at Convey Law. We have a vast array of benefits which we continue to enhance to ensure the most comprehensive, supportive and engaging benefits package is available for our team, key features include: Competitive salary plus uncapped monthly and quarterly performance bonuses, and an annual company bonus. Up to 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with the option to purchase 5 extra days. Hybrid working and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Company Sick Pay. Discounted Gym Membership. Subsidised Conveyancing. Employee Assistance Scheme with counselling sessions. Well being programs and ongoing training, development, and recognition initiatives. A supportive, fun team environment with regular collaboration and charity events. Next Steps Ready to make 2026 your best year yet? If you share our values and have the qualities we're looking for, apply today and start your journey with Convey Law.
About us HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide. The role The role of Underwriting Manager is in place to perform a key leadership role for the UK Property Team. Working closely with the Head of London Market Property, you'll help shape and deliver strategic and business growth for the London account. Key accountabilities Contribute to setting and delivering the Team and Branch business plans. Work collaboratively with business partners (customer, claims, risk consulting, head office, finance, network, policy wordings, compliance and other lines of business) and colleagues to successfully deliver our product and proposition. Develop and maintain relationships with key brokers and clients at all relevant levels of their business. Underwrite individual risks, responding to insurance proposals, gathering background information, assessing the risk and determining appropriate insurance premiums. Ensure all cross-sell opportunities are leveraged, working alongside Distribution and other Lines of Business. Support the Head of London Market Property in building a UK team who collaborate and share best practice. Supervise, mentor, develop, performance manage and lead Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters. Provide a structured training program based on HDI's Underwriter Development Pathway, enabling development and career progression. Manage day-to-day workload to ensure work is completed within deadlines and that individual workload is within each team members' capability. Represent the Team and actively participate on internal Branch and Head office sponsored forums, committees and projects. Deputise for the Head of London Market Property as and when required. Comply with all HDI-UK and Ireland financial policies and manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets. Comply with HDI-UK and Ireland branch and Global policies, underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority. Skills & experience In-depth knowledge of underwriting a range of Property lines. Retail property experience including Lead, Follow, Captives and Multinational business. You'll apply deep Retail Property expertise across Lead, Follow, Captives and Multinational business. Team management experience, with a track record of managing a dynamic team and maintaining employee engagement. Ideally ACII qualified, or equivalent qualifications. Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills; confident in negotiation and networking scenarios. Ability to formulate and implement underwriting strategy. Up to date knowledge of existing insurance laws and legal frameworks and awareness of upcoming changes. Understanding of analytics and pricing tools. Ability to critically evaluate information from a variety of sources and solve highly complex problems, displaying creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial approach. Ability to organise own workload effectively to meet service standards. Ability to work under pressure to deliver to tight deadlines when required. Other As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one. If you require support with your application, please contact UK&
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
About us HDI is a Corporate & Specialty Insurer part of the Talanx Group. With over 120 years of experience, HDI operates across five continents, around 40 countries and employs over 5,000 people worldwide. The role The role of Underwriting Manager is in place to perform a key leadership role for the UK Property Team. Working closely with the Head of London Market Property, you'll help shape and deliver strategic and business growth for the London account. Key accountabilities Contribute to setting and delivering the Team and Branch business plans. Work collaboratively with business partners (customer, claims, risk consulting, head office, finance, network, policy wordings, compliance and other lines of business) and colleagues to successfully deliver our product and proposition. Develop and maintain relationships with key brokers and clients at all relevant levels of their business. Underwrite individual risks, responding to insurance proposals, gathering background information, assessing the risk and determining appropriate insurance premiums. Ensure all cross-sell opportunities are leveraged, working alongside Distribution and other Lines of Business. Support the Head of London Market Property in building a UK team who collaborate and share best practice. Supervise, mentor, develop, performance manage and lead Underwriters and Assistant Underwriters. Provide a structured training program based on HDI's Underwriter Development Pathway, enabling development and career progression. Manage day-to-day workload to ensure work is completed within deadlines and that individual workload is within each team members' capability. Represent the Team and actively participate on internal Branch and Head office sponsored forums, committees and projects. Deputise for the Head of London Market Property as and when required. Comply with all HDI-UK and Ireland financial policies and manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budgets. Comply with HDI-UK and Ireland branch and Global policies, underwriting guidelines and underwriting authority. Skills & experience In-depth knowledge of underwriting a range of Property lines. Retail property experience including Lead, Follow, Captives and Multinational business. You'll apply deep Retail Property expertise across Lead, Follow, Captives and Multinational business. Team management experience, with a track record of managing a dynamic team and maintaining employee engagement. Ideally ACII qualified, or equivalent qualifications. Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills; confident in negotiation and networking scenarios. Ability to formulate and implement underwriting strategy. Up to date knowledge of existing insurance laws and legal frameworks and awareness of upcoming changes. Understanding of analytics and pricing tools. Ability to critically evaluate information from a variety of sources and solve highly complex problems, displaying creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial approach. Ability to organise own workload effectively to meet service standards. Ability to work under pressure to deliver to tight deadlines when required. Other As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, recognising that a diverse and inclusive workplace is a creative and prosperous one. If you require support with your application, please contact UK&
Telesales Executive We're Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online - our customers are at the heart of everything we do. So we're on a mission to provide lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring people to join our desk team, you'll play a vital role in contacting rural communities. As part of our team, you'll be instrumental in representing and promoting the Quickline brand in our new build areas. You'll be the backbone of our presence, facilitating sign-ups for our exceptional deals. Your role ensures that our engagement with potential customers remains seamless and effective, even from behind the desk. Could that be you? If finding great prices for great people gets you out of bed in the morning, and relationship building puts a smile on your face then we would love to find out more about you. This role is based Full time onsite at Willerby, Hull. Here's why you'll love this role - You will be speaking with residents based in rural areas and completing sales whilst advising on the most appropriate package for them. - Updating and maintaining our CRM systems with customer information. - Being a Quickline ambassador in the communities we serve. - Whilst we offer full training for new members, any exposure to the telecommunications sector could be helpful. - At Quickline, we pride ourselves on our low attrition rates, which speaks volumes about our supportive culture and commitment to employee satisfaction. Here's why you'll be great in this role - You have proven experience in hitting sales targets, ideally in a telesales role. - You have strong relationship building skills and experience of dealing with the public and or potential customers. - You have the ability to learn about technical products and services and articulate key benefits to potential customers. - The ability to maintain CRM records and store customer outcomes and feedback in accordance with GDPR. The benefits - Pension - 5% employer / 5% employee contribution via salary exchange. - Health Cashback Scheme - Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts. - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off. - Option to buy and sell up to a working week of annual leave - High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc. - Free Parking on site. - Social Events - Summer and End of Year parties etc. - Core Values Awards - Regular opportunities to win! Note to agencies - Quickline have an internal recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate via our Applicant Tracking System ("ATS"). Any unsolicited CVs sent to Quickline, via the Quickline careers email address, directly to Quickline employees or managers, will be considered Quickline property and Quickline are free to contact those prospective candidates directly with zero financial repercussions. For further information refer to our careers page. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Telesales Executive We're Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online - our customers are at the heart of everything we do. So we're on a mission to provide lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring people to join our desk team, you'll play a vital role in contacting rural communities. As part of our team, you'll be instrumental in representing and promoting the Quickline brand in our new build areas. You'll be the backbone of our presence, facilitating sign-ups for our exceptional deals. Your role ensures that our engagement with potential customers remains seamless and effective, even from behind the desk. Could that be you? If finding great prices for great people gets you out of bed in the morning, and relationship building puts a smile on your face then we would love to find out more about you. This role is based Full time onsite at Willerby, Hull. Here's why you'll love this role - You will be speaking with residents based in rural areas and completing sales whilst advising on the most appropriate package for them. - Updating and maintaining our CRM systems with customer information. - Being a Quickline ambassador in the communities we serve. - Whilst we offer full training for new members, any exposure to the telecommunications sector could be helpful. - At Quickline, we pride ourselves on our low attrition rates, which speaks volumes about our supportive culture and commitment to employee satisfaction. Here's why you'll be great in this role - You have proven experience in hitting sales targets, ideally in a telesales role. - You have strong relationship building skills and experience of dealing with the public and or potential customers. - You have the ability to learn about technical products and services and articulate key benefits to potential customers. - The ability to maintain CRM records and store customer outcomes and feedback in accordance with GDPR. The benefits - Pension - 5% employer / 5% employee contribution via salary exchange. - Health Cashback Scheme - Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts. - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off. - Option to buy and sell up to a working week of annual leave - High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc. - Free Parking on site. - Social Events - Summer and End of Year parties etc. - Core Values Awards - Regular opportunities to win! Note to agencies - Quickline have an internal recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate via our Applicant Tracking System ("ATS"). Any unsolicited CVs sent to Quickline, via the Quickline careers email address, directly to Quickline employees or managers, will be considered Quickline property and Quickline are free to contact those prospective candidates directly with zero financial repercussions. For further information refer to our careers page. Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role
Manager, Business Affairs - 14-Month Contract Job ID: Audible Limited (UK) - B14 At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It's why we work with some of the world's leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us. About this Role Audible is seeking an experienced content deal-maker to support the original and acquired programming groups. In this position, the Manager of Business Affairs will collaborate with creative executives and top tier partners in audio, TV, film, music and theater as they work to deliver Audible customers high quality original content for adaptation on the air, screen and stage. This position reports to the Global Head of Business Affairs. About You You are a valued strategic partner with a history of structuring and closing deals in the entertainment and new media industries and are ready to assist the global Audible team in negotiating terms that benefit Audible and its customers. As a Manager of Business Affairs, you will: Serve as lead or second chair negotiator on deals with rights holders, producers, writers, and talent for the development, acquisition, and production of audio entertainment originals in both the UK and wider EU audible territories Draft short form deal memos memorializing key negotiated terms, and with the support of the internal legal team serve as primary point of contact for our partners through the long-form agreement negotiation process Partner with internal legal team to identify and address upfront business and legal risks associated with proposed productions Coordinate closely with members of the content teams at Audible to maintain consistency in messaging and policy Interface on a daily basis with cross-functional groups at Audible and Amazon, including creative content, production, legal, marketing, publicity, tax, finance, and royalties Manage, prioritize, and execute high volume deal flow against specific metrics Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and provide for first line of enforcement of deal terms, if necessary Grow and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential entertainment industry partners such as film/ TV studios, audio production studios, writers, agents, managers, and publishers Build relationships and represent the entertainment deals' team to various internal stakeholders including Editorial/Creative, Finance, BI, Marketing, PR, Content Services, Content Partnerships, and Content Creation teams About Audible Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners' imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home. Basic Qualifications Experience in entertainment industry deal negotiation Experience successfully structuring, negotiating and closing terms for content deals (e.g. production commissions, audio publishing commissions, writer development deals, existing content acquisitions, talent, multi-title/outcome deals) on behalf of a production company, streaming service, studio, or television network Experience in intellectual property concepts (including copyright and trademark) Preferred Qualifications Experience with complex commercial/legal concepts and drafting, ability to quickly read and interpret legal terminology and reasoning Experience leading prioritization of tasks, team scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive) Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlinesExperience working in a fast paced, quickly changing or international environment Knowledge of media business models UK/ EU Legal qualification Drafting, negotiation, analytical, and creative problem solving skills Resourceful self starter with an independent attitude and a focus on excellence Dedication to acting as a collaborative team player within the Business Affairs group and across all teams at Audible Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( Privacy Notice ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Manager, Business Affairs - 14-Month Contract Job ID: Audible Limited (UK) - B14 At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It's why we work with some of the world's leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us. About this Role Audible is seeking an experienced content deal-maker to support the original and acquired programming groups. In this position, the Manager of Business Affairs will collaborate with creative executives and top tier partners in audio, TV, film, music and theater as they work to deliver Audible customers high quality original content for adaptation on the air, screen and stage. This position reports to the Global Head of Business Affairs. About You You are a valued strategic partner with a history of structuring and closing deals in the entertainment and new media industries and are ready to assist the global Audible team in negotiating terms that benefit Audible and its customers. As a Manager of Business Affairs, you will: Serve as lead or second chair negotiator on deals with rights holders, producers, writers, and talent for the development, acquisition, and production of audio entertainment originals in both the UK and wider EU audible territories Draft short form deal memos memorializing key negotiated terms, and with the support of the internal legal team serve as primary point of contact for our partners through the long-form agreement negotiation process Partner with internal legal team to identify and address upfront business and legal risks associated with proposed productions Coordinate closely with members of the content teams at Audible to maintain consistency in messaging and policy Interface on a daily basis with cross-functional groups at Audible and Amazon, including creative content, production, legal, marketing, publicity, tax, finance, and royalties Manage, prioritize, and execute high volume deal flow against specific metrics Track and communicate deal terms within the organization and provide for first line of enforcement of deal terms, if necessary Grow and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential entertainment industry partners such as film/ TV studios, audio production studios, writers, agents, managers, and publishers Build relationships and represent the entertainment deals' team to various internal stakeholders including Editorial/Creative, Finance, BI, Marketing, PR, Content Services, Content Partnerships, and Content Creation teams About Audible Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners' imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home. Basic Qualifications Experience in entertainment industry deal negotiation Experience successfully structuring, negotiating and closing terms for content deals (e.g. production commissions, audio publishing commissions, writer development deals, existing content acquisitions, talent, multi-title/outcome deals) on behalf of a production company, streaming service, studio, or television network Experience in intellectual property concepts (including copyright and trademark) Preferred Qualifications Experience with complex commercial/legal concepts and drafting, ability to quickly read and interpret legal terminology and reasoning Experience leading prioritization of tasks, team scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines Experience in written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate with all levels in the organization (technical, business, executive) Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlinesExperience working in a fast paced, quickly changing or international environment Knowledge of media business models UK/ EU Legal qualification Drafting, negotiation, analytical, and creative problem solving skills Resourceful self starter with an independent attitude and a focus on excellence Dedication to acting as a collaborative team player within the Business Affairs group and across all teams at Audible Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( Privacy Notice ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Contract: Permanent 40.25 hours per week (over the year) Location: Roebuck Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BY Days of Work: 4 on 4 off Start Time: 18:00 - 6:00 Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK's most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of over £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. When joining DPD you are not just starting a job, you are vital to our journey to be the most customer centric, inclusive, sustainable and leading parcel delivery provider within the UK who embraces and drives change, placing our people and our customers at the heart of what we do. Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you'll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer Job Description Our General Manager - Central Security is recruiting for experienced and dynamic CCTV Security Investigators to join and strengthen their highly experienced Central Monitoring Team based in Smethwick. Effective security plays a vital role within the DPD UK Operation, given the nature of our business and our commitment to providing outstanding customer service. Security within the business also extends to the requirement to ensure that our employees and property are safeguarded at all times. As our CCTV Security Investigator, your role will be varied in nature and it will will cover 4 main areas of responsibility including; Monitor CCTV in order to support the reduction in losses and enforce preventative measures Review CCTV for high value or notable items escalated as lost within the network, that would have a significant impact upon the business if not recovered Report CCTV findings to the relevant Regional Security Manager in a structured and documented manner To provide evidential packs suitable for prosecution cases in conjunction with the Regional Security Managers and police Produce witness statements, exhibits and CCTV downloads to support the prosecution of offenders To attend Court where necessary and provide witness testimony with regards to CCTV evidence Compliance Escalate to the necessary managers any poor processes identified during CCTV reviews Monitor and review security searches (person/vehicle) conducted by depot staff, compiling summary reports for management scrutiny of compliance Support Quality Audit Managers and Regional Security Managers in instigating and reviewing operational and security process compliance Provide footage to assist training, in support of security, transport and health and safety Risk and Alarm Monitoring Report security incidents or suspicious behaviour and escalate to the relevant Regional Security Manager Monitor and respond to intruder alarms during periods of depot lockdown. Monitor and respond to access control alarms and unauthorised access events, providing information to the Regional Security Manager and reporting on non-compliance Review depot lockdown processes on CCTV, ensuring that the agreed procedures are followed correctly Consolidate and monitor potential areas of risk, preparing reports to justify change. Network Support Assist with the planning of new depot CCTV installation, highlighting lessons learnt and the shortfalls of the existing system Identify trends, understand analytical products, and report the same to management Qualifications About You We would expect you to have extensive knowledge and experience of operating CCTV systems. You will be able to work on your own initiative to conduct CCTV operations and investigations to identify those involved in theft, fraud and non-compliance. You must also have experience of producing evidential reports, witnesses statements and exhibits to support police investigations. We would also expect: Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Possess good interpersonal skills Be a good team player and have a flexible approach to work Prepare management information for presentations and dissemination Previous knowledge or experience of the logistics or parcel delivery industry (preferred) Be a good team player and demonstrate the core values of DPD DNA - Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability A good knowledge of Criminal Law and Employment Law, including evidential standards required for prosecutions and GDPR would be advantageous as would a valid SIA CCTV Operators Licence. Additional Information We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn't be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It's important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few Holiday trading Enhanced maternity and paternity package Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme Free onsite car parking for all employees Health Kiosks visiting every location Discounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
Contract: Permanent 40.25 hours per week (over the year) Location: Roebuck Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BY Days of Work: 4 on 4 off Start Time: 18:00 - 6:00 Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK's most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of over £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible. When joining DPD you are not just starting a job, you are vital to our journey to be the most customer centric, inclusive, sustainable and leading parcel delivery provider within the UK who embraces and drives change, placing our people and our customers at the heart of what we do. Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you'll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer Job Description Our General Manager - Central Security is recruiting for experienced and dynamic CCTV Security Investigators to join and strengthen their highly experienced Central Monitoring Team based in Smethwick. Effective security plays a vital role within the DPD UK Operation, given the nature of our business and our commitment to providing outstanding customer service. Security within the business also extends to the requirement to ensure that our employees and property are safeguarded at all times. As our CCTV Security Investigator, your role will be varied in nature and it will will cover 4 main areas of responsibility including; Monitor CCTV in order to support the reduction in losses and enforce preventative measures Review CCTV for high value or notable items escalated as lost within the network, that would have a significant impact upon the business if not recovered Report CCTV findings to the relevant Regional Security Manager in a structured and documented manner To provide evidential packs suitable for prosecution cases in conjunction with the Regional Security Managers and police Produce witness statements, exhibits and CCTV downloads to support the prosecution of offenders To attend Court where necessary and provide witness testimony with regards to CCTV evidence Compliance Escalate to the necessary managers any poor processes identified during CCTV reviews Monitor and review security searches (person/vehicle) conducted by depot staff, compiling summary reports for management scrutiny of compliance Support Quality Audit Managers and Regional Security Managers in instigating and reviewing operational and security process compliance Provide footage to assist training, in support of security, transport and health and safety Risk and Alarm Monitoring Report security incidents or suspicious behaviour and escalate to the relevant Regional Security Manager Monitor and respond to intruder alarms during periods of depot lockdown. Monitor and respond to access control alarms and unauthorised access events, providing information to the Regional Security Manager and reporting on non-compliance Review depot lockdown processes on CCTV, ensuring that the agreed procedures are followed correctly Consolidate and monitor potential areas of risk, preparing reports to justify change. Network Support Assist with the planning of new depot CCTV installation, highlighting lessons learnt and the shortfalls of the existing system Identify trends, understand analytical products, and report the same to management Qualifications About You We would expect you to have extensive knowledge and experience of operating CCTV systems. You will be able to work on your own initiative to conduct CCTV operations and investigations to identify those involved in theft, fraud and non-compliance. You must also have experience of producing evidential reports, witnesses statements and exhibits to support police investigations. We would also expect: Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Possess good interpersonal skills Be a good team player and have a flexible approach to work Prepare management information for presentations and dissemination Previous knowledge or experience of the logistics or parcel delivery industry (preferred) Be a good team player and demonstrate the core values of DPD DNA - Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability A good knowledge of Criminal Law and Employment Law, including evidential standards required for prosecutions and GDPR would be advantageous as would a valid SIA CCTV Operators Licence. Additional Information We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn't be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It's important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few Holiday trading Enhanced maternity and paternity package Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme Free onsite car parking for all employees Health Kiosks visiting every location Discounted shopping from 100's of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
