Job Title: Contact Centre Leader - Home Location: Leicester or Bexhill (hybrid) Welcome to Hastings Direct We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. We provide insurance for over four million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead. We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you. Role overview As our Contact Centre Leader, you'll lead our Home operation, which includes New Business, Customer Services and Renewals across all of our customer channels. We've been on an exciting journey with our Home space, with significant growth over the last 12 months. Our ambition is to continue our growth by creating an exceptional operation that is focused on our customers, our colleagues and our commercial aims. We're also building an omni channel strategy, with this role being pivotal in helping us become the best and biggest digital insurance provider, by collaborating across the organisation to maximise opportunities to meet customers' needs, deliver straightforward experiences and good customer outcomes. Job details - you'll need to have demonstrable experience in: Playing a pivotal role in the design and execution of the Home strategy, including all initiatives, systems and processes - enabling us to become a market leader, becoming significantly larger than it is today by increasing customer base and profitability Actively supporting the development of the team, ensuring optimum performance and succession planning and managing a stable environment, growing a tenured operation that love what they do Being responsible for the delivery of all productivity, commercial and customer targets through transformational leadership Embedding a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, ensuring that we always strive to overachieve and improve ways of working for the organisation and our customers Reviewing and analysing data and pulling through clear actions that improve results and identify key areas of process improvement Ensuring all customers receive an efficient, professional and high-quality service, delivering the right outcomes in every interaction Essential skills/experience: Proven track record of over-delivery in a contact centre environment, with strong management experience in leading general insurance operations, growing omni channel adoption (via means such as Messenger, Livechat etc.) and working closely with outsource partners to ensure market leading outcomes for customers and operational efficiency A proven inspirational and motivational leader who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a background in supporting teams and driving improvements Demonstrable coaching ability to showcase how you deliver personal, authentic sessions with teams to drive performance, action, ownerships and deliver results consistently The interview process Recruiter intro/screening call 1st stage interview with hiring leader 2nd interview with hiring leaders' leader As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive - what this means to you is if you're applying for a job with us, you'll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our career's website Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Benefits: Competitive salary and £5k car allowance Flexible working - we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus Physical wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award-winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve. Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks. At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all. Job posting end date: Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market. It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way. If you enjoyed the video and would like to learn more about , check out our colleague stories
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Contact Centre Leader - Home Location: Leicester or Bexhill (hybrid) Welcome to Hastings Direct We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. We provide insurance for over four million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead. We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have some of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you. Role overview As our Contact Centre Leader, you'll lead our Home operation, which includes New Business, Customer Services and Renewals across all of our customer channels. We've been on an exciting journey with our Home space, with significant growth over the last 12 months. Our ambition is to continue our growth by creating an exceptional operation that is focused on our customers, our colleagues and our commercial aims. We're also building an omni channel strategy, with this role being pivotal in helping us become the best and biggest digital insurance provider, by collaborating across the organisation to maximise opportunities to meet customers' needs, deliver straightforward experiences and good customer outcomes. Job details - you'll need to have demonstrable experience in: Playing a pivotal role in the design and execution of the Home strategy, including all initiatives, systems and processes - enabling us to become a market leader, becoming significantly larger than it is today by increasing customer base and profitability Actively supporting the development of the team, ensuring optimum performance and succession planning and managing a stable environment, growing a tenured operation that love what they do Being responsible for the delivery of all productivity, commercial and customer targets through transformational leadership Embedding a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, ensuring that we always strive to overachieve and improve ways of working for the organisation and our customers Reviewing and analysing data and pulling through clear actions that improve results and identify key areas of process improvement Ensuring all customers receive an efficient, professional and high-quality service, delivering the right outcomes in every interaction Essential skills/experience: Proven track record of over-delivery in a contact centre environment, with strong management experience in leading general insurance operations, growing omni channel adoption (via means such as Messenger, Livechat etc.) and working closely with outsource partners to ensure market leading outcomes for customers and operational efficiency A proven inspirational and motivational leader who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a background in supporting teams and driving improvements Demonstrable coaching ability to showcase how you deliver personal, authentic sessions with teams to drive performance, action, ownerships and deliver results consistently The interview process Recruiter intro/screening call 1st stage interview with hiring leader 2nd interview with hiring leaders' leader As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive - what this means to you is if you're applying for a job with us, you'll have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruitment journey. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). For more information on the DCS, please visit our inclusive business page on our career's website Regrettably we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Benefits: Competitive salary and £5k car allowance Flexible working - we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus Physical wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI). This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award-winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve. Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks. At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all. Job posting end date: Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision - to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market. It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way. If you enjoyed the video and would like to learn more about , check out our colleague stories
About Volta Volta is the category-defining, fully vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform - from capital to clusters to software, under a founder-led enterprise. Our mission is The Utility of Compute : AI infrastructure as dependable and available as electricity, for every organization that needs it. Launched with a $10B strategic partnership with one of the leading frontier AI labs, a Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, and a $5B AI Infrastructure Fund, Volta is building the infrastructure layer of the AI era from the ground up. We are 100+ people across London, Palo Alto, and New York, with rapid growth expectations to hundreds. About The Role As Associate Director/Senior Manager, IT General Controls (ITGC) SOX and Internal Controls, you will lead the ITGC workstream of Volta's SOX implementation programme, reporting to the VP, SOX and Internal Controls. You will be responsible for scoping, designing, and testing controls across Volta's IT applications and systems landscape, ensuring a strong and sustainable control environment as we build toward IPO readiness. This is a hands-on role requiring close partnership with IT teams to design practical, effective controls, support remediation, and build organisational capability. You will also help drive alignment between ITGC/SOX requirements and Volta's broader ISO and SOC 2 compliance efforts. What You Will Be Doing Develop and maintain the scope of IT applications covered under SOX, and the ITGC workstream plan in consultation with the VP, SOX and Internal Controls Lead the independent delivery of the ITGC workstream, ensuring timely completion of controls design and testing for all in-scope applications Provide pragmatic, practical remediation recommendations that meet Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, especially with regards to General IT Controls Coordinate on an ongoing basis with management and external auditors, and agree remediation approaches with the IT team Provide regular SOX ITGC updates to the VP, SOX and Internal Controls for SOX SteerCo, Executive Committee, and Audit Committee meetings Contribute inputs to the VP, SOX and Internal Controls for the year-end impact assessment Manage senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Audit teams Build and maintain the ITGC SOX team Provide hands-on support to IT teams on effective execution of controls and remediation efforts Deliver training and guidance to process owners and Heads of Department on key SOX requirements Support implementation of ISO and SOC 2 compliance requirements in collaboration with IT teams What You Bring 6-8 years' experience working on and leading SOX ITGC programmes Experience working on IPO SOX readiness highly desirable Experience in IT risk management and IT Internal Audit desirable Big 4 experience preferred, though not mandatory Strong knowledge of the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, particularly General IT Controls Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate, challenge, and influence constructively Collaborative team player with a positive, flexible, and hands-on attitude, and strong project management skills Proven experience communicating and engaging at a senior level across multiple departments, and willingness to travel internationally REQ-53 What We Offer At Volta, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted and able to grow. We're building a company where you can make an impact, keep a healthy balance between work and life, and build a career you're proud of. As a global team, we do our best to provide great benefits wherever you're based. While some benefits vary by country due to local regulations, we believe looking after our people is simply the right thing to do. Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success Retirement/pension contributions Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Generous number of vacation days each year Additional Information Equal Opportunity Volta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and make employment decisions based on skills, qualifications, experience and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Accessibility Volta is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at . We will work with you to identify reasonable accommodations that enable you to participate fully in the hiring process. Candidate Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and relevant US state privacy regulations. Your data will be shared only with those involved in the hiring process and will not be used for unrelated purposes. For details, see our Recruitment & Candidate Privacy Notice. Note to Recruitment Agencies Volta does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited submissions, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be treated as the property of Volta. No agency fees will be payable unless a valid, signed recruitment agreement is in place, and the agency has been specifically engaged for the relevant vacancy.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
About Volta Volta is the category-defining, fully vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform - from capital to clusters to software, under a founder-led enterprise. Our mission is The Utility of Compute : AI infrastructure as dependable and available as electricity, for every organization that needs it. Launched with a $10B strategic partnership with one of the leading frontier AI labs, a Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, and a $5B AI Infrastructure Fund, Volta is building the infrastructure layer of the AI era from the ground up. We are 100+ people across London, Palo Alto, and New York, with rapid growth expectations to hundreds. About The Role As Associate Director/Senior Manager, IT General Controls (ITGC) SOX and Internal Controls, you will lead the ITGC workstream of Volta's SOX implementation programme, reporting to the VP, SOX and Internal Controls. You will be responsible for scoping, designing, and testing controls across Volta's IT applications and systems landscape, ensuring a strong and sustainable control environment as we build toward IPO readiness. This is a hands-on role requiring close partnership with IT teams to design practical, effective controls, support remediation, and build organisational capability. You will also help drive alignment between ITGC/SOX requirements and Volta's broader ISO and SOC 2 compliance efforts. What You Will Be Doing Develop and maintain the scope of IT applications covered under SOX, and the ITGC workstream plan in consultation with the VP, SOX and Internal Controls Lead the independent delivery of the ITGC workstream, ensuring timely completion of controls design and testing for all in-scope applications Provide pragmatic, practical remediation recommendations that meet Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements, especially with regards to General IT Controls Coordinate on an ongoing basis with management and external auditors, and agree remediation approaches with the IT team Provide regular SOX ITGC updates to the VP, SOX and Internal Controls for SOX SteerCo, Executive Committee, and Audit Committee meetings Contribute inputs to the VP, SOX and Internal Controls for the year-end impact assessment Manage senior stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Audit teams Build and maintain the ITGC SOX team Provide hands-on support to IT teams on effective execution of controls and remediation efforts Deliver training and guidance to process owners and Heads of Department on key SOX requirements Support implementation of ISO and SOC 2 compliance requirements in collaboration with IT teams What You Bring 6-8 years' experience working on and leading SOX ITGC programmes Experience working on IPO SOX readiness highly desirable Experience in IT risk management and IT Internal Audit desirable Big 4 experience preferred, though not mandatory Strong knowledge of the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, particularly General IT Controls Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate, challenge, and influence constructively Collaborative team player with a positive, flexible, and hands-on attitude, and strong project management skills Proven experience communicating and engaging at a senior level across multiple departments, and willingness to travel internationally REQ-53 What We Offer At Volta, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted and able to grow. We're building a company where you can make an impact, keep a healthy balance between work and life, and build a career you're proud of. As a global team, we do our best to provide great benefits wherever you're based. While some benefits vary by country due to local regulations, we believe looking after our people is simply the right thing to do. Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success Retirement/pension contributions Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Generous number of vacation days each year Additional Information Equal Opportunity Volta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and make employment decisions based on skills, qualifications, experience and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Accessibility Volta is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at . We will work with you to identify reasonable accommodations that enable you to participate fully in the hiring process. Candidate Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and relevant US state privacy regulations. Your data will be shared only with those involved in the hiring process and will not be used for unrelated purposes. For details, see our Recruitment & Candidate Privacy Notice. Note to Recruitment Agencies Volta does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited submissions, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be treated as the property of Volta. No agency fees will be payable unless a valid, signed recruitment agreement is in place, and the agency has been specifically engaged for the relevant vacancy.
Head of ResourcingApplylocations: London: Stirling: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 25, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: R20116At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role.Reporting to the HR Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Head of Resourcing plays a critical role in shaping and delivering a forward-looking resourcing strategy, aligned closely to our talent and skills agenda, to support the ambitious long-term growth strategy; and strategic priorities of M&G.Leading a team of c. 25 colleagues, the Head of Resourcing is a member of both the HR COO Leadership Team and the department wide Extended HR Leadership Team.The HR Chief Operating Office is made up of c. 90 HR professionals, globally, covering Resourcing, Employee and Industrial Relations, HR Operations and Technology; and The Pension Scheme Executive.It is an exciting time to join with: Investment funding recently secured; and planning underway, to implement market leading technology to sit alongside our core Workday system that will deliver AI led candidate sifting, candidate management and automated interview scheduling capability. Work underway to review and re-vamp our EVP; careers site and messaging to market. A desire to enhance and refine our processes to ensure our Recruiters are strategic partners to their respective clients, with greater process delivery being delivered from within our HR Operations teams. Main Responsibilities Working closely with the HR Leadership team, define and lead effective delivery of the enterprise-wide resourcing strategy (both experienced hiring & early careers), aligning it to business priorities and future workforce requirements. Through the Resourcing Leads for Asset Management, Life & Corporate Functions; and Early Careers, build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to understand enterprise wide hiring needs and provide insight-driven guidance Work closely with our Chief People Officer and Company-Secretariat function to support the identification and sourcing of suitable NED profiles for both our PLC and subsidiary boards. Drive innovation in sourcing, assessment and employer positioning to strengthen access to diverse talent pools minimising the need for agency spend wherever possible. Proactively manage our PSL ensuring we work with the best partners; and that we maximise commercial value and ROI from any agency spend, where it is required. Accountability for the oversight of our principle contingent workforce supplier ensuring we obtain high quality and great service outcomes for our business. In partnership with our Head of HR Operations and Head of HR Systems oversee, refine, and seek to continuously improve both our candidate and hiring manager experience, embracing technology and AI wherever possible. In partnership with our Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing team ensure we offer an accessible and inclusive recruitment process that delivers diverse candidate pipelines and supports organisational diversity objectives. Be a source of market intelligence to relevant internal stakeholder groups. Providing insight into talent availability, skills shortages and key competitor hiring. Lead and develop our high performing Resourcing team. Foster a culture that supports high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement; and the development and growth of the team. Champion a positive risk culture across Resourcing. Ensure all resourcing activity aligns with organisational policies, governance standards and controls. Work closely and be open to feedback from our dedicated HR 1B Risk and Control Team. Responsibility for ensuring our external careers content does our Employee Value Proposition justice, bringing to life our values; and our desire to be a leading flexible and inclusive employer. Key Knowledge, Skills and Experience Operates credibly at C-Suite and Board level building strong trusted relationships builder Multi-year experience of leading a dedicated companywide Resourcing team within a regulated Financial Services environment. Extensive knowledge of external talent markets and emerging trends shaping resourcing strategies in one or both of the Asset Management (Public & Private Markets) and Insurance Prior experience of identification and sourcing of suitable NED profiles for both our PLC and subsidiary Boards. Commercial acumen - experience of managing large functional budgets with a proven track record in securing commercial value in contingent, supplier and PSL negotiations. Deep understanding of strategic workforce planning and resourcing practices. Strong capability in translating business strategy into operational resourcing delivery. Strong people leader: experience in building and leading high performance resourcing teams and delivering outcomes through others across complex environments. Ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders across the organisation. Strong data/analytical capability, uses data and insights to guide decisions and measure success. Experience of creating inclusive hiring approaches that support successful diverse talent attraction. What we offer: We're dedicated to supporting your wellbeing and helping you thrive, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life , and financially plan for the future. Our UK benefits include : A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions). Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside financial wellbeing and support services to help give you real confidence to put your money to work. Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Our Time Off When You Need It policy gives you the flexibility - to balance work and personal commitments. Our market-leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - because supporting families is an important part of our inclusive culture. Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options - for peace of mind. To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G At M&G we strive to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by our policies and employee-led networks that offer networking, support and development opportunities for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - across gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and more - including neurodivergent individuals, career returners and those with military service experience. M&G is proud to be Level 3: Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme, and we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you would like to participate in the initiative, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. All candidates have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments when applying. If you need any additional support at any stage, please contact us at:
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Head of ResourcingApplylocations: London: Stirling: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 25, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: R20116At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role.Reporting to the HR Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Head of Resourcing plays a critical role in shaping and delivering a forward-looking resourcing strategy, aligned closely to our talent and skills agenda, to support the ambitious long-term growth strategy; and strategic priorities of M&G.Leading a team of c. 25 colleagues, the Head of Resourcing is a member of both the HR COO Leadership Team and the department wide Extended HR Leadership Team.The HR Chief Operating Office is made up of c. 90 HR professionals, globally, covering Resourcing, Employee and Industrial Relations, HR Operations and Technology; and The Pension Scheme Executive.It is an exciting time to join with: Investment funding recently secured; and planning underway, to implement market leading technology to sit alongside our core Workday system that will deliver AI led candidate sifting, candidate management and automated interview scheduling capability. Work underway to review and re-vamp our EVP; careers site and messaging to market. A desire to enhance and refine our processes to ensure our Recruiters are strategic partners to their respective clients, with greater process delivery being delivered from within our HR Operations teams. Main Responsibilities Working closely with the HR Leadership team, define and lead effective delivery of the enterprise-wide resourcing strategy (both experienced hiring & early careers), aligning it to business priorities and future workforce requirements. Through the Resourcing Leads for Asset Management, Life & Corporate Functions; and Early Careers, build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to understand enterprise wide hiring needs and provide insight-driven guidance Work closely with our Chief People Officer and Company-Secretariat function to support the identification and sourcing of suitable NED profiles for both our PLC and subsidiary boards. Drive innovation in sourcing, assessment and employer positioning to strengthen access to diverse talent pools minimising the need for agency spend wherever possible. Proactively manage our PSL ensuring we work with the best partners; and that we maximise commercial value and ROI from any agency spend, where it is required. Accountability for the oversight of our principle contingent workforce supplier ensuring we obtain high quality and great service outcomes for our business. In partnership with our Head of HR Operations and Head of HR Systems oversee, refine, and seek to continuously improve both our candidate and hiring manager experience, embracing technology and AI wherever possible. In partnership with our Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing team ensure we offer an accessible and inclusive recruitment process that delivers diverse candidate pipelines and supports organisational diversity objectives. Be a source of market intelligence to relevant internal stakeholder groups. Providing insight into talent availability, skills shortages and key competitor hiring. Lead and develop our high performing Resourcing team. Foster a culture that supports high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement; and the development and growth of the team. Champion a positive risk culture across Resourcing. Ensure all resourcing activity aligns with organisational policies, governance standards and controls. Work closely and be open to feedback from our dedicated HR 1B Risk and Control Team. Responsibility for ensuring our external careers content does our Employee Value Proposition justice, bringing to life our values; and our desire to be a leading flexible and inclusive employer. Key Knowledge, Skills and Experience Operates credibly at C-Suite and Board level building strong trusted relationships builder Multi-year experience of leading a dedicated companywide Resourcing team within a regulated Financial Services environment. Extensive knowledge of external talent markets and emerging trends shaping resourcing strategies in one or both of the Asset Management (Public & Private Markets) and Insurance Prior experience of identification and sourcing of suitable NED profiles for both our PLC and subsidiary Boards. Commercial acumen - experience of managing large functional budgets with a proven track record in securing commercial value in contingent, supplier and PSL negotiations. Deep understanding of strategic workforce planning and resourcing practices. Strong capability in translating business strategy into operational resourcing delivery. Strong people leader: experience in building and leading high performance resourcing teams and delivering outcomes through others across complex environments. Ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders across the organisation. Strong data/analytical capability, uses data and insights to guide decisions and measure success. Experience of creating inclusive hiring approaches that support successful diverse talent attraction. What we offer: We're dedicated to supporting your wellbeing and helping you thrive, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life , and financially plan for the future. Our UK benefits include : A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions). Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside financial wellbeing and support services to help give you real confidence to put your money to work. Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Our Time Off When You Need It policy gives you the flexibility - to balance work and personal commitments. Our market-leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - because supporting families is an important part of our inclusive culture. Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options - for peace of mind. To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G At M&G we strive to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by our policies and employee-led networks that offer networking, support and development opportunities for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - across gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and more - including neurodivergent individuals, career returners and those with military service experience. M&G is proud to be Level 3: Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme, and we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you would like to participate in the initiative, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. All candidates have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments when applying. If you need any additional support at any stage, please contact us at:
Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. Job Overview Oversees the negotiation, structure and management of contractual documents that establish business relationships with vendors, travel agency customers and/or partners. Reviews and approves documents for protection of the company's contractual posture and adherence to company policy. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations; and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Hybrid Role. Key Responsibilities Drafting and Negotiation: Create custom agreements, templates, and ad hoc contractual instruments that clearly articulate the business terms negotiated by Account Managers with our Travel Agency customers or authorized developers. Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales organization, Operations, Finance, and Tax departments to support the negotiation process. Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between the Sales team, customer's legal counsel, and Sabre's in-house legal team. Handle post-signature contract queries and coordinate the escalation of complex issues to our attorneys. Project Management: Lead project management efforts and process design. Collaborate with contracts team members and other stakeholders to implement new agreements and strategic corporate programs. This includes writing business requirements, conducting testing, providing training, and driving automation efforts. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree or professional qualifications in Legal/Law. Minimum 5 years of relevant contract drafting and negotiation experience, particularly in high-volume transactional deals. Superior command of the English language, both written and spoken. Additional, fluent Spanish language skills highly desirable. Working experience with technology service organizations will be a plus. Personal Attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity and professionalism. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to synthesize complex commercial ideas and assess financial models. Independent worker who thrives in a highly matrixed global organization. Why Sabre? At Sabre, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact on the travel industry. You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that is dedicated to connecting people with moments that matter. Join us and help shape the future of travel. Benefits Highly competitive compensation package We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and wellness program 25 vacation days annually plus an extra week of vacation from December 27 to 31 every year as year end break globally Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs Lots of fun in a globally set team with a global on-boarding program Local events and celebrations 4 volunteering days annually, to use with your charity of choice High-end IT equipment to support you from day one Ample employee development events, incl. learning platforms / tools Diversity and Inclusion programs worldwide We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses. Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process. Reasonable Accommodation Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW Technical Assistance For technical assistance with this career site, send an email to . Note: Resumes/CVs are not accepted via email.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Powering the agentic revolution in travel. Sabre is an AI-native technology leader, backed by one of the world's largest travel data clouds. Built on an open, modular, cloud-native architecture, Sabre serves as the backbone for both established leaders and bold, new disruptors, guiding them to the next age of travel retailing through intelligent, connected, and personalized experiences. With AI at its core and operating at unparalleled scale, Sabre transforms insights into innovation, empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. Job Overview Oversees the negotiation, structure and management of contractual documents that establish business relationships with vendors, travel agency customers and/or partners. Reviews and approves documents for protection of the company's contractual posture and adherence to company policy. Advises management of contractual rights and obligations; and provides interpretation of terms and conditions. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Hybrid Role. Key Responsibilities Drafting and Negotiation: Create custom agreements, templates, and ad hoc contractual instruments that clearly articulate the business terms negotiated by Account Managers with our Travel Agency customers or authorized developers. Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales organization, Operations, Finance, and Tax departments to support the negotiation process. Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between the Sales team, customer's legal counsel, and Sabre's in-house legal team. Handle post-signature contract queries and coordinate the escalation of complex issues to our attorneys. Project Management: Lead project management efforts and process design. Collaborate with contracts team members and other stakeholders to implement new agreements and strategic corporate programs. This includes writing business requirements, conducting testing, providing training, and driving automation efforts. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor's degree or professional qualifications in Legal/Law. Minimum 5 years of relevant contract drafting and negotiation experience, particularly in high-volume transactional deals. Superior command of the English language, both written and spoken. Additional, fluent Spanish language skills highly desirable. Working experience with technology service organizations will be a plus. Personal Attributes Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High level of integrity and professionalism. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to synthesize complex commercial ideas and assess financial models. Independent worker who thrives in a highly matrixed global organization. Why Sabre? At Sabre, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact on the travel industry. You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that is dedicated to connecting people with moments that matter. Join us and help shape the future of travel. Benefits Highly competitive compensation package We offer a comprehensive medical, dental and wellness program 25 vacation days annually plus an extra week of vacation from December 27 to 31 every year as year end break globally Formal and informal reward, recognition and acknowledgement programs Lots of fun in a globally set team with a global on-boarding program Local events and celebrations 4 volunteering days annually, to use with your charity of choice High-end IT equipment to support you from day one Ample employee development events, incl. learning platforms / tools Diversity and Inclusion programs worldwide We will give careful consideration to your application and review your details against the position criteria. You will receive separate notification as your application progresses. Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role will proceed in the selection process. Reasonable Accommodation Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre at . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Equal Employment Opportunity Sabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAW Technical Assistance For technical assistance with this career site, send an email to . Note: Resumes/CVs are not accepted via email.
Join a global life sciences leader at the forefront of innovation. We're searching for a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as a principal advisor to FUJIFILM Biotechnologies globally, shaping high value commercial deals, influencing strategy, and elevating legal standards across multiple jurisdictions. If you're a seasoned commercial lawyer who thrives on sophisticated, business centric work with real enterprise impact, we'd love to hear from you.This role must sit at our Billingham, United Kingdom facility, with limited flexible home working.As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be the go to expert for complex commercial, procurement and site related matters affecting our Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) and Life Sciences operations. You will negotiate mission critical agreements, advise senior leaders on risk, help shape long term strategy, and drive continuous improvement in how we contract and deliver for our customers. The role offers significant autonomy, executive exposure, and the chance to influence industry leading standards.Travel: Occasional international travel for negotiations, meetings, and training.What you'll doDraft, review, and negotiate complex, business critical agreements (e.g., MSAs, SOWs, supply, development/manufacturing/services, quality agreements, NDAs).Advise senior management on legal and regulatory risks relevant to CDMO/Life Sciences (including GMP interfaces, data privacy/GDPR, competition, and pharmacovigilance touchpoints), proposing pragmatic mitigation strategies.Act as a principal legal advisor and thought leader-build formal networks with key internal and external stakeholders and represent Legal in executive forums.Partner with Commercial and Program teams on strategic collaborations and bids to drive timely, sustainable deal outcomes.Support horizon scanning and develop frameworks that shape long term legal strategy, standards, and templates across multiple geographies.Manage a high volume, complex caseload independently, prioritising by enterprise value and risk; communicate positions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.Provide guidance on non contentious IP (licensing, background/foreground IP, know how, freedom to operate) and help shape IP allocation standards for platform deals.Design and deliver legal training, playbooks, and guidance that uplift commercial acumen and compliance culture.Optimise legal processes and tooling to improve cycle times, quality, and consistency.Engage and manage external counsel (e.g., disputes, employment, real estate), ensuring value, quality, and budget alignment.Support dispute avoidance/resolution and contribute to corporate matters and transactions as needed.Drive cross group alignment of policies and precedents with UK, Denmark, US, and wider FUJIFILM Legal/Compliance teams.What you'll bring (minimum requirements)Qualified/licensed lawyer, solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) or equivalent jurisdiction with the right to practise in the UK, US, or Denmark; strong academic record.7+ years PQE with a strong track record as a commercial lawyer drafting/negotiating complex contracts and managing a busy, varied caseload.Recognised expertise in commercial law, contracting theory/practice, and legal design; high judgment in ambiguous, time sensitive matters.Excellent negotiation skills and executive level communication; proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross functional decisions.Strong analytical, pragmatic, and customer focused problem solving; balances near term delivery with long term strategic objectives.Effective collaboration in matrixed/global environments.Familiarity with key compliance topics (e.g., GDPR/data privacy, competition, anti bribery).Proficiency with modern legal technology (document management, e signature; comfort with CLM and collaboration platforms).It's a plus if you haveExperience in CDMO, Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals, or Healthcare.Non contentious IP experience (licensing, IP allocation/ownership, technology transfer in a CDMO context).Familiarity with quality frameworks and regulatory interfaces impacting CDMO operations.Experience managing outside counsel and/or supervising legal staff.A track record of improving legal processes, templates, playbooks, and guidance.Experience with international contracting and multi jurisdictional risk assessments.Why join FUJIFILM BiotechnologiesWork that matters: Help enable breakthrough therapies by shaping strategic deals and risk positions that underpin our growth.High impact: Operate with wide latitude, executive visibility, and the ability to set standards across functions and regions.Growth and autonomy: Lead on complex matters, influence long term strategy, and develop your profile as a recognised expert.Collaborative environment: Opportunity to work with a global high quality; high functioning team in a world leading organisation with a desire to adopt innovative solutions .This is a global position that will support all our FUJIFILM Biotechnologies sites. Benefits and compensation will be governed by the location that you are based from and considered your home site.As part of any recruitment process, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations and may share this as part of the global recruitment process with hiring managers in Europe and the United States.To all agencies : Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Join a global life sciences leader at the forefront of innovation. We're searching for a Senior Legal Counsel to serve as a principal advisor to FUJIFILM Biotechnologies globally, shaping high value commercial deals, influencing strategy, and elevating legal standards across multiple jurisdictions. If you're a seasoned commercial lawyer who thrives on sophisticated, business centric work with real enterprise impact, we'd love to hear from you.This role must sit at our Billingham, United Kingdom facility, with limited flexible home working.As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be the go to expert for complex commercial, procurement and site related matters affecting our Contract Development and Manufacturing (CDMO) and Life Sciences operations. You will negotiate mission critical agreements, advise senior leaders on risk, help shape long term strategy, and drive continuous improvement in how we contract and deliver for our customers. The role offers significant autonomy, executive exposure, and the chance to influence industry leading standards.Travel: Occasional international travel for negotiations, meetings, and training.What you'll doDraft, review, and negotiate complex, business critical agreements (e.g., MSAs, SOWs, supply, development/manufacturing/services, quality agreements, NDAs).Advise senior management on legal and regulatory risks relevant to CDMO/Life Sciences (including GMP interfaces, data privacy/GDPR, competition, and pharmacovigilance touchpoints), proposing pragmatic mitigation strategies.Act as a principal legal advisor and thought leader-build formal networks with key internal and external stakeholders and represent Legal in executive forums.Partner with Commercial and Program teams on strategic collaborations and bids to drive timely, sustainable deal outcomes.Support horizon scanning and develop frameworks that shape long term legal strategy, standards, and templates across multiple geographies.Manage a high volume, complex caseload independently, prioritising by enterprise value and risk; communicate positions clearly to stakeholders at all levels.Provide guidance on non contentious IP (licensing, background/foreground IP, know how, freedom to operate) and help shape IP allocation standards for platform deals.Design and deliver legal training, playbooks, and guidance that uplift commercial acumen and compliance culture.Optimise legal processes and tooling to improve cycle times, quality, and consistency.Engage and manage external counsel (e.g., disputes, employment, real estate), ensuring value, quality, and budget alignment.Support dispute avoidance/resolution and contribute to corporate matters and transactions as needed.Drive cross group alignment of policies and precedents with UK, Denmark, US, and wider FUJIFILM Legal/Compliance teams.What you'll bring (minimum requirements)Qualified/licensed lawyer, solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) or equivalent jurisdiction with the right to practise in the UK, US, or Denmark; strong academic record.7+ years PQE with a strong track record as a commercial lawyer drafting/negotiating complex contracts and managing a busy, varied caseload.Recognised expertise in commercial law, contracting theory/practice, and legal design; high judgment in ambiguous, time sensitive matters.Excellent negotiation skills and executive level communication; proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross functional decisions.Strong analytical, pragmatic, and customer focused problem solving; balances near term delivery with long term strategic objectives.Effective collaboration in matrixed/global environments.Familiarity with key compliance topics (e.g., GDPR/data privacy, competition, anti bribery).Proficiency with modern legal technology (document management, e signature; comfort with CLM and collaboration platforms).It's a plus if you haveExperience in CDMO, Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals, or Healthcare.Non contentious IP experience (licensing, IP allocation/ownership, technology transfer in a CDMO context).Familiarity with quality frameworks and regulatory interfaces impacting CDMO operations.Experience managing outside counsel and/or supervising legal staff.A track record of improving legal processes, templates, playbooks, and guidance.Experience with international contracting and multi jurisdictional risk assessments.Why join FUJIFILM BiotechnologiesWork that matters: Help enable breakthrough therapies by shaping strategic deals and risk positions that underpin our growth.High impact: Operate with wide latitude, executive visibility, and the ability to set standards across functions and regions.Growth and autonomy: Lead on complex matters, influence long term strategy, and develop your profile as a recognised expert.Collaborative environment: Opportunity to work with a global high quality; high functioning team in a world leading organisation with a desire to adopt innovative solutions .This is a global position that will support all our FUJIFILM Biotechnologies sites. Benefits and compensation will be governed by the location that you are based from and considered your home site.As part of any recruitment process, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations and may share this as part of the global recruitment process with hiring managers in Europe and the United States.To all agencies : Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Head of Knowledge Management £65,000 to £85,000 basic salary per annum plus an excellent benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days holiday (can buy up to 10 additional days), two wellness days, healthcare, life insurance, income protection, hybrid working (two days on site), and more. Our client, a leading UK law firm ranked as one of the best companies to work for in the country, is seeking a Head of Knowledge Management to establish and develop a modern Knowledge Management function across the firm. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a firm-wide Knowledge Management transformation, moving the business from fragmented knowledge practices towards a consistent, technology-enabled approach. The Head of Knowledge Management will lead the Knowledge Management strategy from discovery through to implementation and adoption, covering legal know-how, precedents, templates, governance, search and knowledge sharing. Working closely with Partners, Practice Groups, Knowledge Lawyers, IT, Data, AI and Innovation teams, the Head of Knowledge Management will help shape how knowledge is captured, maintained, found and reused across the firm. Essential skills: Strong Knowledge Management experience within a law firm or professional services environment Experience delivering Knowledge Management projects or transformation Good understanding of legal knowledge, precedents and know-how Experience working with knowledge systems, document management and/or enterprise search Strong stakeholder management and change management skills Experience with iManage / Insight+, Knowledge Lawyers / PSLs, metadata, governance, Legal Tech or AI would be advantageous but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Knowledge Manager, Senior Knowledge Manager, Head of Knowledge, Knowledge Lawyer or PSL who wants to take ownership of a strategic Knowledge Management function and help build it from the ground up. If you are interested, please click the "apply now" button. Add me on LinkedIn to stay up to date with new opportunities - search "Ollie Cottrill" and you'll easily find me. Coaction Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Head of Knowledge Management £65,000 to £85,000 basic salary per annum plus an excellent benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days holiday (can buy up to 10 additional days), two wellness days, healthcare, life insurance, income protection, hybrid working (two days on site), and more. Our client, a leading UK law firm ranked as one of the best companies to work for in the country, is seeking a Head of Knowledge Management to establish and develop a modern Knowledge Management function across the firm. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a firm-wide Knowledge Management transformation, moving the business from fragmented knowledge practices towards a consistent, technology-enabled approach. The Head of Knowledge Management will lead the Knowledge Management strategy from discovery through to implementation and adoption, covering legal know-how, precedents, templates, governance, search and knowledge sharing. Working closely with Partners, Practice Groups, Knowledge Lawyers, IT, Data, AI and Innovation teams, the Head of Knowledge Management will help shape how knowledge is captured, maintained, found and reused across the firm. Essential skills: Strong Knowledge Management experience within a law firm or professional services environment Experience delivering Knowledge Management projects or transformation Good understanding of legal knowledge, precedents and know-how Experience working with knowledge systems, document management and/or enterprise search Strong stakeholder management and change management skills Experience with iManage / Insight+, Knowledge Lawyers / PSLs, metadata, governance, Legal Tech or AI would be advantageous but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Knowledge Manager, Senior Knowledge Manager, Head of Knowledge, Knowledge Lawyer or PSL who wants to take ownership of a strategic Knowledge Management function and help build it from the ground up. If you are interested, please click the "apply now" button. Add me on LinkedIn to stay up to date with new opportunities - search "Ollie Cottrill" and you'll easily find me. Coaction Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
Procurement DirectorSkip to main contentFifty5Blue are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. As a global business, we are committed to your privacy, and our obligations under the data protection laws which apply in your region. For further details, you may access a complete copy of Fifty5Blue employee data privacy policy here: Privacy and Cookies Policy - Fifty5Blue# Fifty5BlueProcurement Director page is loaded Procurement DirectorApplylocations: London, Westgatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R100471We help partners understand the changing advertising landscape. Specialising in audience measurement, consumer targeting and in-depth intelligence into paid, owned and earned media, their global coverage and local expertise enable better understanding of media audiences and their relationships with brands. Job Details Fifty5Blue is a global leader in media measurement and analytics, operating in more than 80 countries.We bring clarity to complexity. Our independent, hybrid cross-media audience measurement combines trusted audience panels with large-scale data to establish a single, coherent view across platforms and markets. This gives content owners, advertisers, agencies and platforms the clarity and confidence to develop content and plan advertising decisively.With deep expertise across global media systems, we design integrated, comparable measurement frameworks that support a more consistent and accountable media market. Job Title: Procurement Director Indirects Location: London, Westgate Employment Type: Permanent This is a full-time permanent position, based in our London office. We operate on a hybrid working arrangement and require a minimum of 2 days in the office. We welcome all applications from those with the legal right to live and work permanently in the UK, without requiring VISA sponsorship now or in the future. Overview: Exciting opportunity to join a green-field Procurement function managing approximately $140m of global third party spend in a fast moving and dynamic environment.This role will manage Indirect sourcing and TPRM activities across Fifty5Blue, across the spend categories of of HR, Travel, Professional Services, Legal and Finance Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Exec Leadership team to develop and implement global procurement strategies across the key Indirect spend categories Sourcing and Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality products and services at the most competitive prices. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability. Cost Management: Deliver cost savings targets Risk Management: Define the risk framework for business-critical Indirect suppliers Procurement Operating Model: assist with the development of the Fifty5Blue Procurement operating model encompassing people, processes and technology Skills and Knowledge Required Minimum 10 years Procurement/Category experience in a fast-moving global environment In-depth Indirect category management experience, market trends and pricing strategies - especially AI Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance. Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of purchasing, negotiation and contracting Experience with Industry standard ERP systems. Experience with global purchasing organisations and global suppliers Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Expert financial analysis Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Expert in TPRM, supplier management and relationship building Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Bachelors Degree and/or MCIPS Our offer Our specialist expertise, pioneering technology and commitment to innovation provide the ideal environment for career growth.Want to have a real-world impact? Help us deliver the trusted data that informs decisions in content and advertising across the world.When you join us, you'll gain the benefit of our global reach, advanced technical innovation and deep expertise. We'll support you with training and career development opportunities. Become part of a community of passionate, dedicated professionals. Why join Fifty5Blue? We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Fifty5Blue.Privacy and Legal StatementPRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by Fifty5Blue. Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities at Fifty5Blue. For full details of our privacy policy please visit Country United Kingdom Why join Fifty5Blue? We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Fifty5Blue. About UsFifty5Blue is a global leader in media measurement and analytics, operating in more than 80 countries.We bring clarity to complexity. Our independent, hybrid cross-media audience measurement combines trusted audience panels with large-scale data to establish a single, coherent view across platforms and markets. This gives content owners, advertisers, agencies and platforms the clarity and confidence to develop content and plan advertising decisively.With deep expertise across global media systems, we design integrated, comparable measurement frameworks that support a more consistent and accountable media market. Why join Fifty5Blue?Our specialist expertise, pioneering technology and commitment to innovation provide the ideal environment for career growth.Want to have a real-world impact? Help us deliver the trusted data that informs decisions in content and advertising across the world.When you join us, you'll gain the benefit of our global reach, advanced technical innovation and deep expertise. We'll support you with training and career development opportunities. Become part of a community of passionate, dedicated professionals.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Procurement DirectorSkip to main contentFifty5Blue are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. As a global business, we are committed to your privacy, and our obligations under the data protection laws which apply in your region. For further details, you may access a complete copy of Fifty5Blue employee data privacy policy here: Privacy and Cookies Policy - Fifty5Blue# Fifty5BlueProcurement Director page is loaded Procurement DirectorApplylocations: London, Westgatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: September 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R100471We help partners understand the changing advertising landscape. Specialising in audience measurement, consumer targeting and in-depth intelligence into paid, owned and earned media, their global coverage and local expertise enable better understanding of media audiences and their relationships with brands. Job Details Fifty5Blue is a global leader in media measurement and analytics, operating in more than 80 countries.We bring clarity to complexity. Our independent, hybrid cross-media audience measurement combines trusted audience panels with large-scale data to establish a single, coherent view across platforms and markets. This gives content owners, advertisers, agencies and platforms the clarity and confidence to develop content and plan advertising decisively.With deep expertise across global media systems, we design integrated, comparable measurement frameworks that support a more consistent and accountable media market. Job Title: Procurement Director Indirects Location: London, Westgate Employment Type: Permanent This is a full-time permanent position, based in our London office. We operate on a hybrid working arrangement and require a minimum of 2 days in the office. We welcome all applications from those with the legal right to live and work permanently in the UK, without requiring VISA sponsorship now or in the future. Overview: Exciting opportunity to join a green-field Procurement function managing approximately $140m of global third party spend in a fast moving and dynamic environment.This role will manage Indirect sourcing and TPRM activities across Fifty5Blue, across the spend categories of of HR, Travel, Professional Services, Legal and Finance Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Exec Leadership team to develop and implement global procurement strategies across the key Indirect spend categories Sourcing and Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality products and services at the most competitive prices. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability. Cost Management: Deliver cost savings targets Risk Management: Define the risk framework for business-critical Indirect suppliers Procurement Operating Model: assist with the development of the Fifty5Blue Procurement operating model encompassing people, processes and technology Skills and Knowledge Required Minimum 10 years Procurement/Category experience in a fast-moving global environment In-depth Indirect category management experience, market trends and pricing strategies - especially AI Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance. Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of purchasing, negotiation and contracting Experience with Industry standard ERP systems. Experience with global purchasing organisations and global suppliers Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners. Expert financial analysis Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Expert in TPRM, supplier management and relationship building Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Bachelors Degree and/or MCIPS Our offer Our specialist expertise, pioneering technology and commitment to innovation provide the ideal environment for career growth.Want to have a real-world impact? Help us deliver the trusted data that informs decisions in content and advertising across the world.When you join us, you'll gain the benefit of our global reach, advanced technical innovation and deep expertise. We'll support you with training and career development opportunities. Become part of a community of passionate, dedicated professionals. Why join Fifty5Blue? We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Fifty5Blue.Privacy and Legal StatementPRIVACY DISCLOSURE: Please note that by applying to this opportunity you consent to the personal data you provide to us to be processed and retained by Fifty5Blue. Your details will be kept on our Internal ATS (Applicant Tracking System) for as long as is necessary for the purposes of recruitment, which may include your details being shared with the hiring manager(s) and for consideration for potential future opportunities at Fifty5Blue. For full details of our privacy policy please visit Country United Kingdom Why join Fifty5Blue? We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do. And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Fifty5Blue. About UsFifty5Blue is a global leader in media measurement and analytics, operating in more than 80 countries.We bring clarity to complexity. Our independent, hybrid cross-media audience measurement combines trusted audience panels with large-scale data to establish a single, coherent view across platforms and markets. This gives content owners, advertisers, agencies and platforms the clarity and confidence to develop content and plan advertising decisively.With deep expertise across global media systems, we design integrated, comparable measurement frameworks that support a more consistent and accountable media market. Why join Fifty5Blue?Our specialist expertise, pioneering technology and commitment to innovation provide the ideal environment for career growth.Want to have a real-world impact? Help us deliver the trusted data that informs decisions in content and advertising across the world.When you join us, you'll gain the benefit of our global reach, advanced technical innovation and deep expertise. We'll support you with training and career development opportunities. Become part of a community of passionate, dedicated professionals.
Director, Global Clinical Physician-ImmunologyUxbridge - GBFind out how well you match with this job Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: Clinical Trial Physician serves as a primary source of medical accountability and oversight for multiple clinical trials, and manages Phase 1 - Phase 3 studies, with demonstrated decision making capabilities. It has matrix management responsibilities across the internal and external network and the role provides medical and scientific expertise to cross-functional BMS colleagues.# Position responsibilities Medical Monitoring: Team Leadership & Collaboration - Serve as a key contributor to the Study Delivery Team (SDT) and Clinical Development Team (CDT), partnering with Clinical Scientists to provide medical oversight on protocol development, including inclusion/exclusion criteria and safety considerations Medical Monitoring & Safety - Lead medical and eligibility data reviews, assess safety-related serious adverse events in partnership with Worldwide Patient Safety, and oversee site interactions and safety narratives GCP & Compliance - Uphold all GCP obligations for clinical conduct, safety management guidelines, and maintain up-to-date required trainingClinical Development Expertise & Strategy: Clinical Strategy & Protocol Design - Collaborate with the Clinical Development Lead to design and develop clinical plans and protocols, with a strategic focus on drug/asset knowledge, disease area science, and regulatory targets Medical Oversight & Accountability - Provide medical accountability across a group of studies, leading benefit/risk analyses within a matrix team environment alongside Clinical Scientists Study Execution & Delivery - Partner with Clinical Scientists to support all aspects of study delivery, including site activation, enrollment, and adjudication of protocol violations and deviations Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership - Build and maintain relationships with principal investigators and key opinion leaders to inform emerging science, biomarker research, and clinical program design Scientific Expertise & Education - Maintain deep, up-to-date knowledge of the disease area through conference attendance and literature review, while staying informed on the competitive landscape and providing ongoing protocol-specific medical education to study teams and investigatorsHealth Authority Interactions & Publications: Health Authority & Advisory Engagement - Serve as the medical point of expertise in key Health Authority interactions and advisory board meetings Regulatory Writing & Submissions - Author and draft clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books, and submission documents, including clinical narratives, in partnership with Clinical Scientists# Qualifications and experience MD required (or equivalent) 5 or more years of Industry experience and/or clinical trials experience is required Ability to communicate information clearly and lead presentations in scientific and clinical settings Subspecialty training in applicable therapeutic area desired Expertise in the scientific method to test hypotheses, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation Expertise in drug development process Expertise in the components needed to execute an effective clinical plan and protocols Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment Domestic and International travel may be required. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through scienceTM ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. Supporting People with Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.Bristol Myers Squibb is Disability Confident - EmployerA UK Government scheme Candidate Rights BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.R : Director, Global Clinical Physician-Immunology
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Director, Global Clinical Physician-ImmunologyUxbridge - GBFind out how well you match with this job Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: Clinical Trial Physician serves as a primary source of medical accountability and oversight for multiple clinical trials, and manages Phase 1 - Phase 3 studies, with demonstrated decision making capabilities. It has matrix management responsibilities across the internal and external network and the role provides medical and scientific expertise to cross-functional BMS colleagues.# Position responsibilities Medical Monitoring: Team Leadership & Collaboration - Serve as a key contributor to the Study Delivery Team (SDT) and Clinical Development Team (CDT), partnering with Clinical Scientists to provide medical oversight on protocol development, including inclusion/exclusion criteria and safety considerations Medical Monitoring & Safety - Lead medical and eligibility data reviews, assess safety-related serious adverse events in partnership with Worldwide Patient Safety, and oversee site interactions and safety narratives GCP & Compliance - Uphold all GCP obligations for clinical conduct, safety management guidelines, and maintain up-to-date required trainingClinical Development Expertise & Strategy: Clinical Strategy & Protocol Design - Collaborate with the Clinical Development Lead to design and develop clinical plans and protocols, with a strategic focus on drug/asset knowledge, disease area science, and regulatory targets Medical Oversight & Accountability - Provide medical accountability across a group of studies, leading benefit/risk analyses within a matrix team environment alongside Clinical Scientists Study Execution & Delivery - Partner with Clinical Scientists to support all aspects of study delivery, including site activation, enrollment, and adjudication of protocol violations and deviations Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership - Build and maintain relationships with principal investigators and key opinion leaders to inform emerging science, biomarker research, and clinical program design Scientific Expertise & Education - Maintain deep, up-to-date knowledge of the disease area through conference attendance and literature review, while staying informed on the competitive landscape and providing ongoing protocol-specific medical education to study teams and investigatorsHealth Authority Interactions & Publications: Health Authority & Advisory Engagement - Serve as the medical point of expertise in key Health Authority interactions and advisory board meetings Regulatory Writing & Submissions - Author and draft clinical content for CSRs, regulatory reports, briefing books, and submission documents, including clinical narratives, in partnership with Clinical Scientists# Qualifications and experience MD required (or equivalent) 5 or more years of Industry experience and/or clinical trials experience is required Ability to communicate information clearly and lead presentations in scientific and clinical settings Subspecialty training in applicable therapeutic area desired Expertise in the scientific method to test hypotheses, including statistical design, analysis, and interpretation Expertise in drug development process Expertise in the components needed to execute an effective clinical plan and protocols Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment Domestic and International travel may be required. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through scienceTM ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. Supporting People with Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to . Visit to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.Bristol Myers Squibb is Disability Confident - EmployerA UK Government scheme Candidate Rights BMS will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area. Data Protection We will never request payments, financial information, or social security numbers during our application or recruitment process. Learn more about protecting yourself at data processed in connection with role applications will be treated in accordance with applicable data privacy policies and regulations.If you believe that the job posting is missing information required by local law or incorrect in any way, please contact BMS at . Please provide the Job Title and Requisition number so we can review. Communications related to your application should not be sent to this email and you will not receive a response. Inquiries related to the status of your application should be directed to Chat with Ripley.R : Director, Global Clinical Physician-Immunology
Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Senior Procurement Manager. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. Applications are also welcome from Procurement Managers ready to take the next step in their career. The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements. You will maintain up to date legislative knowledge to keep procurement up to date, ensure all procurements are delivered to agreed timescales, define procurement best practice, oversee compliance, ensure procurement transparency in line with public procurement regulations and manage all documentation and records. Must Have A successful commercial track record in procurement and the management of procurement and major contracts. Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and PA23. Experience of procurement frameworks and contracts. Experience of managing e-procurement portals and procurements, and/or dynamics purchasing systems. A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results. A good understanding of creating value and managing costs, whilst working in a fast-paced, changing environment. MCIPS qualified, progression towards the qualification, or demonstrable commercial experience in lieu of. Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application Experience working in the social housing sector and leaseholder consultation processes. Experience working for or with a procurement consortium. Experience of other public sector procurement means such as OJEU, or digital frameworks such as G-Cloud. Experience of line managing direct reports MS Office proficiency. As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid working, 3 days in the office in Birmingham and 2 working from home. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Senior Procurement Manager. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. Applications are also welcome from Procurement Managers ready to take the next step in their career. The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements. You will maintain up to date legislative knowledge to keep procurement up to date, ensure all procurements are delivered to agreed timescales, define procurement best practice, oversee compliance, ensure procurement transparency in line with public procurement regulations and manage all documentation and records. Must Have A successful commercial track record in procurement and the management of procurement and major contracts. Thorough knowledge of public sector procurement and purchasing, including The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and PA23. Experience of procurement frameworks and contracts. Experience of managing e-procurement portals and procurements, and/or dynamics purchasing systems. A consultative approach based on building positive relationships, but with ability to turn ideas into action and results. A good understanding of creating value and managing costs, whilst working in a fast-paced, changing environment. MCIPS qualified, progression towards the qualification, or demonstrable commercial experience in lieu of. Nice to have / Will Strengthen Application Experience working in the social housing sector and leaseholder consultation processes. Experience working for or with a procurement consortium. Experience of other public sector procurement means such as OJEU, or digital frameworks such as G-Cloud. Experience of line managing direct reports MS Office proficiency. As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid working, 3 days in the office in Birmingham and 2 working from home. This is an exciting time to join the organisation, and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
We are on our way to being the first company to power 1 MILLION GPUs and want world-class talent to join our amazing team! The world is moving faster than ever, and yet, it will never move this slowly again. We are at the forefront of an incredible technological revolution but, at its core, it is fueled by incredible people. People like you. 1,000 Global Employees 11k Happy Customers 16 International Offices We're Looking for the Best and Brightest We are the world's leading data intelligence platform that reliably accelerates massive datasets for actionable real-time insights. Join our team to help the best and brightest minds tackle the world's biggest challenges in business, science, medicine, academia and government. Do What Can't be Done For the past 20 years, our team has kept us at the forefront of storage technology and has provided the foundation for enabling researchers to push the limits of "what can be done." These innovations take research and discovery to the next level, enabling them to discover cures to disease, observe global warming patterns, model innovative automotive and aerospace designs, discover new sources of energy, make communities safer, and accelerate business results across a wide variety of industries. DDN Helps Build Your Future, Too At DDN, we understand our customers' diverse needs. Whether you're a data scientist, IT professional, executive, or researcher, our solutions empower you with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled support. Highly Competitive Vacation Plans Paid Holidays Bonus Programs Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Paid Leave Programs Anniversary and Recognition Awards Senior Sales Engineer - Strategic AI Location Employment Type Full time Location Type On-site As a Sales Engineer, you'll architect high-performance storage solutions that enable customers to achieve their boldest ambitions. Work across finance, pharmaceuticals, education, and physical AI-designing systems that power real-time trading, accelerate drug discovery, enable groundbreaking research, and fuel autonomous systems. You'll translate complex customer requirements into elegant technical solutions, demonstrate capabilities through POCs and benchmarks, and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the sales cycle. What You'll Do Partner with customers to understand their critical data challenges-high-frequency trading, genomics processing, AI model training, or autonomous vehicle sensor fusion Translate technical requirements into elegant, scalable storage solutions that exceed expectations Act as trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle Solution Design Architect storage for AI/ML training, HPC simulations, data analytics, and GPU-accelerated workloads Design for reliability, resilience, security, and scale-balancing performance with data protection Create BOMs, system architectures, and technical proposals for complex RFPs Conduct live demos, POCs, and performance benchmarking Integrate with GPU clusters, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and AI frameworks Stay current on AI infrastructure and storage technology trends Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams using field insights Mentor team members and contribute to technical thought leadership Shape product direction based on customer needs What You Bring Technical Foundation (All Levels) Strong understanding of storage and data architectures: SAN, NAS, object storage, parallel file systems Knowledge of architectural patterns for reliability, resilience, security, and scale Understanding of storage and data protocols: S3, POSIX, NFS, SMB Familiarity with network protocols: TCP/IP, InfiniBand, RDMA Curiosity about massively parallel technologies (Lustre, GPFS, Exascaler) Aptitude for AI workloads and how storage enables AI innovation Ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineers and executives Entry Level (0-3 years) Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Exposure to storage/systems through coursework, internships, or projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experienced (3+ years) 3-8+ years in pre-sales, solutions architecture, or technical consulting Hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, HPC, or high-performance workloads (preferred) Success managing complex technical sales cycles What Sets You Apart Genuine curiosity about AI and its impact across industries Ownership mindset-you solve problems until they're solved Ability to translate technical complexity into business value Thrive in fast-evolving technology environments Collaborative team player with integrity and empathy We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering tangible and consistent results. Regional Director of Sales, Middle East and Africa Let's Forge a Better Future, Together Explore our current job openings and find the perfect opportunity to advance your career with a company that values expertise, creativity and growth.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We are on our way to being the first company to power 1 MILLION GPUs and want world-class talent to join our amazing team! The world is moving faster than ever, and yet, it will never move this slowly again. We are at the forefront of an incredible technological revolution but, at its core, it is fueled by incredible people. People like you. 1,000 Global Employees 11k Happy Customers 16 International Offices We're Looking for the Best and Brightest We are the world's leading data intelligence platform that reliably accelerates massive datasets for actionable real-time insights. Join our team to help the best and brightest minds tackle the world's biggest challenges in business, science, medicine, academia and government. Do What Can't be Done For the past 20 years, our team has kept us at the forefront of storage technology and has provided the foundation for enabling researchers to push the limits of "what can be done." These innovations take research and discovery to the next level, enabling them to discover cures to disease, observe global warming patterns, model innovative automotive and aerospace designs, discover new sources of energy, make communities safer, and accelerate business results across a wide variety of industries. DDN Helps Build Your Future, Too At DDN, we understand our customers' diverse needs. Whether you're a data scientist, IT professional, executive, or researcher, our solutions empower you with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled support. Highly Competitive Vacation Plans Paid Holidays Bonus Programs Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits Paid Leave Programs Anniversary and Recognition Awards Senior Sales Engineer - Strategic AI Location Employment Type Full time Location Type On-site As a Sales Engineer, you'll architect high-performance storage solutions that enable customers to achieve their boldest ambitions. Work across finance, pharmaceuticals, education, and physical AI-designing systems that power real-time trading, accelerate drug discovery, enable groundbreaking research, and fuel autonomous systems. You'll translate complex customer requirements into elegant technical solutions, demonstrate capabilities through POCs and benchmarks, and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the sales cycle. What You'll Do Partner with customers to understand their critical data challenges-high-frequency trading, genomics processing, AI model training, or autonomous vehicle sensor fusion Translate technical requirements into elegant, scalable storage solutions that exceed expectations Act as trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle Solution Design Architect storage for AI/ML training, HPC simulations, data analytics, and GPU-accelerated workloads Design for reliability, resilience, security, and scale-balancing performance with data protection Create BOMs, system architectures, and technical proposals for complex RFPs Conduct live demos, POCs, and performance benchmarking Integrate with GPU clusters, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and AI frameworks Stay current on AI infrastructure and storage technology trends Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams using field insights Mentor team members and contribute to technical thought leadership Shape product direction based on customer needs What You Bring Technical Foundation (All Levels) Strong understanding of storage and data architectures: SAN, NAS, object storage, parallel file systems Knowledge of architectural patterns for reliability, resilience, security, and scale Understanding of storage and data protocols: S3, POSIX, NFS, SMB Familiarity with network protocols: TCP/IP, InfiniBand, RDMA Curiosity about massively parallel technologies (Lustre, GPFS, Exascaler) Aptitude for AI workloads and how storage enables AI innovation Ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineers and executives Entry Level (0-3 years) Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Exposure to storage/systems through coursework, internships, or projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experienced (3+ years) 3-8+ years in pre-sales, solutions architecture, or technical consulting Hands-on experience with enterprise storage systems Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, HPC, or high-performance workloads (preferred) Success managing complex technical sales cycles What Sets You Apart Genuine curiosity about AI and its impact across industries Ownership mindset-you solve problems until they're solved Ability to translate technical complexity into business value Thrive in fast-evolving technology environments Collaborative team player with integrity and empathy We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering tangible and consistent results. Regional Director of Sales, Middle East and Africa Let's Forge a Better Future, Together Explore our current job openings and find the perfect opportunity to advance your career with a company that values expertise, creativity and growth.
Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. This role will be based in London. International travel will be necessary on an ad hoc basis, depending on the client and nature of the engagement. About the Role The role offers the opportunity to own, manage and lead a European sub-region, scaling Business Development with the support of a focused central team. As the Sales Lead in Europe, you will be responsible for cultivating relationships at an executive level, overseeing client and partner engagements - including Discovery exercises and seeing programmes through to completion. This position also encompasses the opportunity to become a Client Relationship Director for Engine's clients within the region, acting as a trusted advisor, partner and executive sponsor, ensuring their needs are heard and fulfilled during both Implementation and Run phases. Our ambition is to build autonomous, highly-skilled teams, with a deep understanding of the local market, across the Nordics, Southern Europe and Central Eastern Europe. While you will drive deal execution within a defined European cluster, you will apply the central European value proposition and sales playbook consistently. What you'll get to do Driving and defining the end-to-end execution plan of Engine's market entry in geographies with high potential for digital banking transformation Developing and managing senior relationships with banking and ecosystem stakeholders, across your allocated cluster Progress and close opportunities using Engine's established go-to-market model, providing executive sponsorship and expertise during commercial and contracting negotiations Ensuring consistency across Engine's messaging, positioning and deal motion across geographies Co-ordinating closely with central Proposition, Solution Architecture and Enablement teams, to develop solutions which resonate strongly with the local market Providing structured, region-specific market feedback Scaling a local integrated team in alignment with business pipeline Requirements You possess 8+ years of senior enterprise or platform business development experience, across multiple markets You have a track record of closing complex deals, which engage multiple stakeholders across the business You have experience operating within centrally governed or matrixed organisations Banking or regulated industry exposure is strongly preferred (ideally retail or business banking), with a deep understanding of the challenges relating to bank IT systems, change management and transformation You have existing, trusted relationships with bank executives within the region You have experience in managing and scaling teams Your skills You possess fluent English language skills, and are fluent in at least one relevant regional European language (French, German, Spanish, Polish or other) Speaking a range of European languages is a strong plus You are a collaborative and purpose-focused individual, who provides focus and foresight to a highly skilled team You are comfortable inheriting an existing playbook, while offering new approaches to enhance the broader European team's ways of working You have a proven track record of strong stakeholder management across an array of cultures and values You are disciplined, resilient, and approach your work in a structured, logical manner Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Interview and introduction to Engine's VP - European Business Development (1 hour) A subsequent interview with Engine's Chief Commercial Officer, with the potential to host the session in our London office (1 hour) An informal introduction to a portion of Engine's European Business Development team (45 minutes) Final interview with Engine's Chief Executive Officer (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we may process, where we may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Description Engine by Starling , was born out of Starling : the UK's first and leading digital bank. Today, Starling delivers intuitive, customer-centric tools to help over 4.6 million people and small businesses to be 'good with money'. We believe that great technology has the ability to empower customers to save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Engine is on a mission to promote this philosophy around the world. Engine is a cloud-native, bank-built SaaS platform. We provide a comprehensive and cloud-native solution to power banks around the world, who share our ambition of building businesses designed to evolve, innovate, and meet growing customer demands. The SaaS technology platform is now available to banks, building societies and credit unions around the world, enabling them to benefit from the modern digital features and efficient back-office processes that has helped Starling to achieve its success. At Engine, we follow five guiding principles: listen, keep it simple, do the right thing, own it, and aim for greatness. Having launched in 2022, we are a rapidly-growing organisation who adopts the same agile mindset as our technology. As such, we embrace change, the reimagination of processes and have cultivated an environment where our colleagues - and partners - can design, build and collaborate openly, with a strong degree of ownership and empowerment to get things done. Hybrid Working Engine is headquartered in London, with offices in Dublin, Sydney, Dubai, Toronto and New York. This role will be based in London. International travel will be necessary on an ad hoc basis, depending on the client and nature of the engagement. About the Role The role offers the opportunity to own, manage and lead a European sub-region, scaling Business Development with the support of a focused central team. As the Sales Lead in Europe, you will be responsible for cultivating relationships at an executive level, overseeing client and partner engagements - including Discovery exercises and seeing programmes through to completion. This position also encompasses the opportunity to become a Client Relationship Director for Engine's clients within the region, acting as a trusted advisor, partner and executive sponsor, ensuring their needs are heard and fulfilled during both Implementation and Run phases. Our ambition is to build autonomous, highly-skilled teams, with a deep understanding of the local market, across the Nordics, Southern Europe and Central Eastern Europe. While you will drive deal execution within a defined European cluster, you will apply the central European value proposition and sales playbook consistently. What you'll get to do Driving and defining the end-to-end execution plan of Engine's market entry in geographies with high potential for digital banking transformation Developing and managing senior relationships with banking and ecosystem stakeholders, across your allocated cluster Progress and close opportunities using Engine's established go-to-market model, providing executive sponsorship and expertise during commercial and contracting negotiations Ensuring consistency across Engine's messaging, positioning and deal motion across geographies Co-ordinating closely with central Proposition, Solution Architecture and Enablement teams, to develop solutions which resonate strongly with the local market Providing structured, region-specific market feedback Scaling a local integrated team in alignment with business pipeline Requirements You possess 8+ years of senior enterprise or platform business development experience, across multiple markets You have a track record of closing complex deals, which engage multiple stakeholders across the business You have experience operating within centrally governed or matrixed organisations Banking or regulated industry exposure is strongly preferred (ideally retail or business banking), with a deep understanding of the challenges relating to bank IT systems, change management and transformation You have existing, trusted relationships with bank executives within the region You have experience in managing and scaling teams Your skills You possess fluent English language skills, and are fluent in at least one relevant regional European language (French, German, Spanish, Polish or other) Speaking a range of European languages is a strong plus You are a collaborative and purpose-focused individual, who provides focus and foresight to a highly skilled team You are comfortable inheriting an existing playbook, while offering new approaches to enhance the broader European team's ways of working You have a proven track record of strong stakeholder management across an array of cultures and values You are disciplined, resilient, and approach your work in a structured, logical manner Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Interview and introduction to Engine's VP - European Business Development (1 hour) A subsequent interview with Engine's Chief Commercial Officer, with the potential to host the session in our London office (1 hour) An informal introduction to a portion of Engine's European Business Development team (45 minutes) Final interview with Engine's Chief Executive Officer (45 minutes) Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Starling may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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Job Title: Account Manager Location: Farringdon Salary: 35,000 per annum Basic Salary + Bonus 3k - 12k OTE Job type: Full time, Permanent Carbon Global is a multi-award-winning business development and lead generation agency with a strong focus on the Creative and Healthcare sectors. The Role: We're looking for someone to join our growing team of humans, plants and laptops. You will represent some of the most innovative marketing and communication agencies in Europe as their Account and Business Development Manager. This is not a sales role. You will be working together with your client to identify global brand leaders and reach out to them via phone, email and LinkedIn to set up high-level appointments for them. The role involves nurturing client relationships, organising information, understanding timelines, balancing to-do lists, and adapting to shifting priorities and strategies. You will be collaborating with our team of BDMs, your Client Success Manager and Team Assistant to deliver a high-quality, seamless service to our clients. This is a hybrid position working at our Farringdon office at least two days a week. We can only consider candidates with a right to work in the UK, we cannot sponsor. We encourage applications from all walks of life, but unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from Haribo gummy bears as Sam is now vegetarian. Your Responsibilities: Outreach: Representing the client(s) in a professional way Nurturing prospects, building ongoing relationships and ensuring that all meetings booked are qualified, and communicated well with your client. Booking two/a number of meetings a week and managing changes in scheduling in a timely manner Maintaining agreed outreach volumes consistently Client Management: Preparing and leading meetings with the client, building client rapport and trust Preparing well-written and detailed briefing notes for the client, prior to them attending meetings, with clear objectives and focus areas Supporting the client strategy with the implementation of bespoke client campaigns Working with your CSM to ensure ongoing client satisfaction Admin: Comfortable using a CRM system, Google Sheets, and following internal processes Logging conversations with clear actions and next steps Reading and responding to emails in a timely manner About you: Required Attributes: Organised and attentive to client needs Experience in managing and nurturing relationships Confident reaching out to new leads to introduce the client Experience with either Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Excellent English language skills, verbal and written Highly focused and organised with a desire to learn and grow Calm under pressure with the ability to multi-task and prioritise within a constantly shifting environment Proactive and comfortable contributing to discussions Self-motivated to problem-solve Eye for detail Good communicator and able to read and adapt to social cues Ability to anticipate and identify client issues Can take detailed notes during conversations. Desired Attributes: Experience with CRM systems, ideally Hubspot Knowledge of GDPR and data protection practices Touch typing Additional languages Benefits: Hybrid working. Office drinks/dinner or activity once a month in Central London Extensive ongoing personal development Unlimited access to therapy on our well-being platform Access to company library and company Book Club Free sanitary products at our Farringdon office Implemented Anti-harassment Policy Regular company workshops on a variety of topics, including Mental Health and Wellbeing awareness and Sexual Harassment. 20 days Holiday + 8 public holidays + extra paid day off for your Birthday x2 Mental Health mornings off/ year Monthly 1-2-1's with Company Director to discuss development and well-being A supportive team that values quality work but also believes in a healthy work/life balance 10% Discount on drinks at local Coffee Shop Our Values: Multidimensional innovation - Implementing strategic decisions from all walks of life, celebrating failures as lessons for further innovation Integrity - Making choices that are well thought-out, ethical and fair Human first - Work life does not come at a cost to personal life Collegiality - Individual thinking, mindful of the collective, allowing space for open collaboration. The things which make us different are valued and respected Hard work - Passion for ongoing learning and development Our Awards: Best Global Business Development & Lead Generation Agency - Global 100 Awards 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Please note: Our office is accessible via stairs only Candidates with experience of or working currently in relevant job titles, including: Account Manager, New Business Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Developer, Lead Generation, Marketing Manager, Partnerships Manager, Client Success, Customer Success, Sales Account Manager, Sales Manager, B2B Sales may also be considered
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Account Manager Location: Farringdon Salary: 35,000 per annum Basic Salary + Bonus 3k - 12k OTE Job type: Full time, Permanent Carbon Global is a multi-award-winning business development and lead generation agency with a strong focus on the Creative and Healthcare sectors. The Role: We're looking for someone to join our growing team of humans, plants and laptops. You will represent some of the most innovative marketing and communication agencies in Europe as their Account and Business Development Manager. This is not a sales role. You will be working together with your client to identify global brand leaders and reach out to them via phone, email and LinkedIn to set up high-level appointments for them. The role involves nurturing client relationships, organising information, understanding timelines, balancing to-do lists, and adapting to shifting priorities and strategies. You will be collaborating with our team of BDMs, your Client Success Manager and Team Assistant to deliver a high-quality, seamless service to our clients. This is a hybrid position working at our Farringdon office at least two days a week. We can only consider candidates with a right to work in the UK, we cannot sponsor. We encourage applications from all walks of life, but unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from Haribo gummy bears as Sam is now vegetarian. Your Responsibilities: Outreach: Representing the client(s) in a professional way Nurturing prospects, building ongoing relationships and ensuring that all meetings booked are qualified, and communicated well with your client. Booking two/a number of meetings a week and managing changes in scheduling in a timely manner Maintaining agreed outreach volumes consistently Client Management: Preparing and leading meetings with the client, building client rapport and trust Preparing well-written and detailed briefing notes for the client, prior to them attending meetings, with clear objectives and focus areas Supporting the client strategy with the implementation of bespoke client campaigns Working with your CSM to ensure ongoing client satisfaction Admin: Comfortable using a CRM system, Google Sheets, and following internal processes Logging conversations with clear actions and next steps Reading and responding to emails in a timely manner About you: Required Attributes: Organised and attentive to client needs Experience in managing and nurturing relationships Confident reaching out to new leads to introduce the client Experience with either Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Excellent English language skills, verbal and written Highly focused and organised with a desire to learn and grow Calm under pressure with the ability to multi-task and prioritise within a constantly shifting environment Proactive and comfortable contributing to discussions Self-motivated to problem-solve Eye for detail Good communicator and able to read and adapt to social cues Ability to anticipate and identify client issues Can take detailed notes during conversations. Desired Attributes: Experience with CRM systems, ideally Hubspot Knowledge of GDPR and data protection practices Touch typing Additional languages Benefits: Hybrid working. Office drinks/dinner or activity once a month in Central London Extensive ongoing personal development Unlimited access to therapy on our well-being platform Access to company library and company Book Club Free sanitary products at our Farringdon office Implemented Anti-harassment Policy Regular company workshops on a variety of topics, including Mental Health and Wellbeing awareness and Sexual Harassment. 20 days Holiday + 8 public holidays + extra paid day off for your Birthday x2 Mental Health mornings off/ year Monthly 1-2-1's with Company Director to discuss development and well-being A supportive team that values quality work but also believes in a healthy work/life balance 10% Discount on drinks at local Coffee Shop Our Values: Multidimensional innovation - Implementing strategic decisions from all walks of life, celebrating failures as lessons for further innovation Integrity - Making choices that are well thought-out, ethical and fair Human first - Work life does not come at a cost to personal life Collegiality - Individual thinking, mindful of the collective, allowing space for open collaboration. The things which make us different are valued and respected Hard work - Passion for ongoing learning and development Our Awards: Best Global Business Development & Lead Generation Agency - Global 100 Awards 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Please note: Our office is accessible via stairs only Candidates with experience of or working currently in relevant job titles, including: Account Manager, New Business Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Developer, Lead Generation, Marketing Manager, Partnerships Manager, Client Success, Customer Success, Sales Account Manager, Sales Manager, B2B Sales may also be considered
Guardian has a single ambition, for every family to have protection that they truly believe in. We aim to achieve that by challenging the market and offering a 'better' way for Financial Advisers and their clients. In line with our brand promise Life. Made Better., we plan to make life better for everyone. You'll be joining us at a time of growth, with lots of opportunities to increase your knowledge and further your career. You'll be part of an innovative business, with a team of people dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers. A team where you can make a real difference and be part of a culture that encourages you to constantly challenge the norm and put our customers at the heart of every decision. What you'll be doing As part of Guardian's Pricing & Reinsurance team, you will play a leading role in shaping pricing decisions and performance across the business. Reporting to the Head of Pricing & Reinsurance, you will combine pricing expertise, advanced analytics, machine learning and AI-enabled automation to deliver actionable insights, optimise pricing outcomes, improve profitability and customer value, and strengthen Guardian's competitive position in the UK protection market. Working closely with colleagues across Distribution, Proposition, Operations, Data and Technology teams, you will lead the development of Guardian's pricing science capability. You will develop and enhance pricing models, deliver commercial insights, identify opportunities to improve pricing sophistication and automation, and support the evolution of next-generation pricing solutions while maintaining robust governance and controls. Key responsibilities Pricing Strategy & Delivery Lead the development and optimisation of pricing across Guardian's product portfolio. Own the end-to-end repricing process, balancing competitiveness, customer outcomes and profitable growth. Maintain and enhance pricing methodologies, assumptions and segmentation frameworks. Provide pricing recommendations that support commercial objectives and strategic priorities. Pricing Science & Analytics Lead the development of pricing data science capability within the Pricing & Reinsurance team. Own and develop Guardian's pricing models, ensuring they remain robust, controlled and fit for purpose. Apply advanced analytics, machine learning and predictive modelling to improve pricing performance. Use internal and external data to identify pricing opportunities, improve segmentation and support growth. Portfolio Performance & Commercial Insight Monitor portfolio and pricing performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities. Develop insight into customer behaviour, price elasticity and market dynamics to inform pricing decisions. Design and maintain monitoring frameworks to track performance against expectations. Translate complex analysis into clear commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders. Pricing Transformation & Automation Drive the automation of pricing analysis, monitoring and reporting processes. Lead the adoption of AI-enabled pricing capabilities and support the Pricing Transformation programme. Identify new data sources, modelling techniques and automation opportunities to enhance pricing sophistication. Partner with Data and Technology teams to build scalable pricing capabilities. Stakeholder Management & Governance Collaborate with Distribution, Proposition, Operations, Data and Technology teams to deliver pricing outcomes. Ensure compliance with actuarial standards, Consumer Duty requirements and internal governance frameworks. Maintain robust controls, documentation and oversight of pricing models, AI outputs and decision-making processes. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Significant experience in pricing, data science, actuarial, analytics or a similar commercially focused role within insurance or financial services. Strong pricing and analytical expertise, ideally within the UK protection or life insurance market. Advanced modelling and programming capability, including experience with R, Python, SQL, machine learning and predictive analytics. Proven ability to translate complex analytical insights into commercial recommendations and pricing decisions. Experience developing pricing, risk, propensity or optimisation models and working with large, complex datasets. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing senior decision-makers. Track record of delivering analytical solutions, automation or transformation initiatives that improve business outcomes. Degree-qualified in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics or Computer Science); actuarial qualification or equivalent professional experience would be advantageous.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Guardian has a single ambition, for every family to have protection that they truly believe in. We aim to achieve that by challenging the market and offering a 'better' way for Financial Advisers and their clients. In line with our brand promise Life. Made Better., we plan to make life better for everyone. You'll be joining us at a time of growth, with lots of opportunities to increase your knowledge and further your career. You'll be part of an innovative business, with a team of people dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers. A team where you can make a real difference and be part of a culture that encourages you to constantly challenge the norm and put our customers at the heart of every decision. What you'll be doing As part of Guardian's Pricing & Reinsurance team, you will play a leading role in shaping pricing decisions and performance across the business. Reporting to the Head of Pricing & Reinsurance, you will combine pricing expertise, advanced analytics, machine learning and AI-enabled automation to deliver actionable insights, optimise pricing outcomes, improve profitability and customer value, and strengthen Guardian's competitive position in the UK protection market. Working closely with colleagues across Distribution, Proposition, Operations, Data and Technology teams, you will lead the development of Guardian's pricing science capability. You will develop and enhance pricing models, deliver commercial insights, identify opportunities to improve pricing sophistication and automation, and support the evolution of next-generation pricing solutions while maintaining robust governance and controls. Key responsibilities Pricing Strategy & Delivery Lead the development and optimisation of pricing across Guardian's product portfolio. Own the end-to-end repricing process, balancing competitiveness, customer outcomes and profitable growth. Maintain and enhance pricing methodologies, assumptions and segmentation frameworks. Provide pricing recommendations that support commercial objectives and strategic priorities. Pricing Science & Analytics Lead the development of pricing data science capability within the Pricing & Reinsurance team. Own and develop Guardian's pricing models, ensuring they remain robust, controlled and fit for purpose. Apply advanced analytics, machine learning and predictive modelling to improve pricing performance. Use internal and external data to identify pricing opportunities, improve segmentation and support growth. Portfolio Performance & Commercial Insight Monitor portfolio and pricing performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities. Develop insight into customer behaviour, price elasticity and market dynamics to inform pricing decisions. Design and maintain monitoring frameworks to track performance against expectations. Translate complex analysis into clear commercial recommendations for senior stakeholders. Pricing Transformation & Automation Drive the automation of pricing analysis, monitoring and reporting processes. Lead the adoption of AI-enabled pricing capabilities and support the Pricing Transformation programme. Identify new data sources, modelling techniques and automation opportunities to enhance pricing sophistication. Partner with Data and Technology teams to build scalable pricing capabilities. Stakeholder Management & Governance Collaborate with Distribution, Proposition, Operations, Data and Technology teams to deliver pricing outcomes. Ensure compliance with actuarial standards, Consumer Duty requirements and internal governance frameworks. Maintain robust controls, documentation and oversight of pricing models, AI outputs and decision-making processes. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Significant experience in pricing, data science, actuarial, analytics or a similar commercially focused role within insurance or financial services. Strong pricing and analytical expertise, ideally within the UK protection or life insurance market. Advanced modelling and programming capability, including experience with R, Python, SQL, machine learning and predictive analytics. Proven ability to translate complex analytical insights into commercial recommendations and pricing decisions. Experience developing pricing, risk, propensity or optimisation models and working with large, complex datasets. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience influencing senior decision-makers. Track record of delivering analytical solutions, automation or transformation initiatives that improve business outcomes. Degree-qualified in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Economics or Computer Science); actuarial qualification or equivalent professional experience would be advantageous.
Business Analyst Rate: 350 to 400 per day Contract: Interim We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a major transformation portfolio within a large public sector organisation. This role will suit a confident and self-sufficient BA who is able to work independently across a varied portfolio of change activities, engaging with senior stakeholders, services and project teams to gather requirements, analyse complex information and support the delivery of meaningful business improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in gathering and interpreting data, developing clear performance and benefits reporting, and producing Power BI dashboards that support effective decision-making across the organisation. You will work closely with operational services, project and programme leads, and senior stakeholders to define requirements, assess current processes, identify areas for improvement and present complex information in a clear and accessible way. Key responsibilities The Business Analyst will provide analytical and business change support across the transformation portfolio, working with services to understand current processes, capture and prioritise business requirements, and support the development of future operating models. You will use data gathering, analysis and interpretation to identify key issues, risks, benefits and opportunities for improvement, producing high-quality reports, dashboards, briefing materials and presentations to inform decision-making.The role will also involve working with stakeholders to map processes, facilitate workshops, assessing the impact of proposed changes and supporting the implementation of new ways of working. You will be expected to translate complex information into clear insights, helping services to understand performance, monitor benefits and make evidence-based decisions. Essential experience and skills Candidates will need to demonstrate experience in: Working independently as a Business Analyst across transformation, change or improvement programmes Data gathering, analysis and interpretation Developing Power BI dashboards and using data to support decision-making Producing performance reports, benefits reports, briefing notes and presentations Presenting complex information clearly to a range of audiences Working with senior stakeholders, services and project teams to define and prioritise requirements Capturing, analysing and documenting business processes to a high standard Using business process mapping techniques to understand current ways of working and identify opportunities for improvement Facilitating workshops, interviews or stakeholder sessions to gather requirements and test proposed solutions Identifying risks, benefits, dependencies and business impacts linked to change activity Working in a pressurised environment, managing competing priorities and delivering to deadlines Building strong relationships with internal clients, stakeholders and service leads Producing high-quality written documentation, reports and presentations Using Microsoft Office packages effectively, with strong Excel and Power BI capability Experience working within a public sector, local government or complex service-led environment Knowledge of formal business analysis techniques, tools or methodologies Experience supporting transformation portfolios or large-scale organisational change programmes Exposure to benefits realisation, performance management or service improvement reporting Understanding of data protection, information governance or public sector reporting requirements What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Aug 24, 2026
Seasonal
Business Analyst Rate: 350 to 400 per day Contract: Interim We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a major transformation portfolio within a large public sector organisation. This role will suit a confident and self-sufficient BA who is able to work independently across a varied portfolio of change activities, engaging with senior stakeholders, services and project teams to gather requirements, analyse complex information and support the delivery of meaningful business improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in gathering and interpreting data, developing clear performance and benefits reporting, and producing Power BI dashboards that support effective decision-making across the organisation. You will work closely with operational services, project and programme leads, and senior stakeholders to define requirements, assess current processes, identify areas for improvement and present complex information in a clear and accessible way. Key responsibilities The Business Analyst will provide analytical and business change support across the transformation portfolio, working with services to understand current processes, capture and prioritise business requirements, and support the development of future operating models. You will use data gathering, analysis and interpretation to identify key issues, risks, benefits and opportunities for improvement, producing high-quality reports, dashboards, briefing materials and presentations to inform decision-making.The role will also involve working with stakeholders to map processes, facilitate workshops, assessing the impact of proposed changes and supporting the implementation of new ways of working. You will be expected to translate complex information into clear insights, helping services to understand performance, monitor benefits and make evidence-based decisions. Essential experience and skills Candidates will need to demonstrate experience in: Working independently as a Business Analyst across transformation, change or improvement programmes Data gathering, analysis and interpretation Developing Power BI dashboards and using data to support decision-making Producing performance reports, benefits reports, briefing notes and presentations Presenting complex information clearly to a range of audiences Working with senior stakeholders, services and project teams to define and prioritise requirements Capturing, analysing and documenting business processes to a high standard Using business process mapping techniques to understand current ways of working and identify opportunities for improvement Facilitating workshops, interviews or stakeholder sessions to gather requirements and test proposed solutions Identifying risks, benefits, dependencies and business impacts linked to change activity Working in a pressurised environment, managing competing priorities and delivering to deadlines Building strong relationships with internal clients, stakeholders and service leads Producing high-quality written documentation, reports and presentations Using Microsoft Office packages effectively, with strong Excel and Power BI capability Experience working within a public sector, local government or complex service-led environment Knowledge of formal business analysis techniques, tools or methodologies Experience supporting transformation portfolios or large-scale organisational change programmes Exposure to benefits realisation, performance management or service improvement reporting Understanding of data protection, information governance or public sector reporting requirements What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Application Deadline - 28th August 2026 (not accepting applications from agencies) Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices. Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional. We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind set we aim to bring to every interaction. Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere. We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal. Purpose The Business Teams Talent Acquisition Manager, UK is responsible for managing and delivering the firm's UK hiring across all business teams functions and levels, working in close partnership with the Global Head of Lateral Talent Acquisition to ensure the firm attracts and secures exceptional business teams talent in a competitive UK market. The role takes ownership of the end-to-end UK business teams recruitment process - spanning functions including Finance, Technology & Data, Risk, Business Development, HR and Operations - and acts as a trusted adviser to senior business stakeholders and functional heads on hiring matters. The role works in close partnership with HR Managers, Centres of Excellence and business leaders to ensure that business teams hiring activity is commercially informed, inclusive and aligned with the firm's global people strategy. The role will be responsible for developing and leading a high performing UK BT TA team to deliver the above. Your key responsibilities UK Business Teams Recruitment Accountable for the delivery of the firm's UK business teams hiring across all functions and levels, ensuring alignment with the firm's broader workforce plans and strategic growth priorities and key performance metrics Ensure the execution of end-to-end UK recruitment process for business teams hires - from briefing and market mapping through to offer, negotiation and pre boarding - ensuring a consistently excellent experience for candidates and hiring stakeholders. Monitor resourcing levels, workload and service demand across business teams functions to help anticipate gaps and support proactive staffing and organisational design decisions. Ensure the development and management of a strong pipeline of business teams talent through multiple channels (proactive sourcing, direct approaches and market mapping) reducing reliance on external search firms where appropriate. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of lateral hiring data from across business teams functions, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of inputs and leverage data and insight to drive continuous improvement, innovation and performance management. Responsible for leading and developing a group of high performing TA Advisors required to deliver the hiring volumes. Search Firm and Supplier Management Manage relationships with retained search firms, contingency agencies and other external talent sourcing partners operating across business teams disciplines in the UK, ensuring robust governance, performance management and value for money. Maintain and develop the firm's preferred supplier relationships for UK business teams lateral hiring, conducting regular performance reviews and making recommendations to the Global Head of Lateral Talent Acquisition as appropriate. Negotiate terms of business with external suppliers in line with firm policy and budgetary parameters. Stakeholder Partnership and Advisory Track progress against people plans and relevant aspects of the business plans, reporting regularly and adjusting plans where needed. Be the key point of contact to global BT function Chiefs and Leaders providing insight and transparency to hiring across their functions. Contribute to firmwide HR and TA projects. Liaise with HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to ensure alignment between UK business teams lateral hiring activity and broader people initiatives, including workforce planning, succession and inclusion. Support the preparation of materials, presentations and briefing documents for senior stakeholder meetings and talent reviews. Feed lateral hiring insights into UK and global succession planning and talent reviews to support the identification of critical roles and capability gaps. Process and Governance Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures, and contribute to the refinement of policies impacting lateral business teams talent acquisition in the UK. Assist in developing and documenting lateral hiring methodologies, processes and best practice guidance for use across the People function. Gather feedback from relevant stakeholders to improve HR processes, tools and support. Maintain appropriate confidentiality and data governance standards in the handling of all candidate data and related documentation. Your experience Prior experience in leading a high performing in-house talent acquisition team, preferably across global corporate functions and within a professional services, financial services or similarly complex environment. Proven track record of developing and embedding end-to-end recruitment processes across a range of business teams functions, including sourcing, search firm management and offer negotiation. Experience of leading projects or programmes across multiple workstreams simultaneously. A sound understanding of the UK business teams talent market across relevant professional disciplines, with an established network of contacts desirable. Exposure to HR information systems and applicant tracking platforms (e.g. Workday, Greenhouse or equivalent) is desirable. Benefits Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Free in house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments Finance Pension and flexible savings options Income protection and life assurance Mortgage advice and will writing services. Family & Lifestyle Electric car and cycle to work schemes. Emergency family care Additional holiday/birthday leave. Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave. Travel insurance and season ticket loan Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks) Technical Skills This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent. As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Application Deadline - 28th August 2026 (not accepting applications from agencies) Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices. Linklaters is a people business. Being best in class in the eyes of our clients means that our people must be exceptional. We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind set we aim to bring to every interaction. Ours is an environment of outperformance. We achieve this not with targets and incentives, but by fostering a positive, supportive, fair, and open atmosphere. We respect and value difference but insist on inclusivity. We celebrate all aspects of diversity and challenge any form of bias. This is vital to our ability to work as one team, with a common goal. Purpose The Business Teams Talent Acquisition Manager, UK is responsible for managing and delivering the firm's UK hiring across all business teams functions and levels, working in close partnership with the Global Head of Lateral Talent Acquisition to ensure the firm attracts and secures exceptional business teams talent in a competitive UK market. The role takes ownership of the end-to-end UK business teams recruitment process - spanning functions including Finance, Technology & Data, Risk, Business Development, HR and Operations - and acts as a trusted adviser to senior business stakeholders and functional heads on hiring matters. The role works in close partnership with HR Managers, Centres of Excellence and business leaders to ensure that business teams hiring activity is commercially informed, inclusive and aligned with the firm's global people strategy. The role will be responsible for developing and leading a high performing UK BT TA team to deliver the above. Your key responsibilities UK Business Teams Recruitment Accountable for the delivery of the firm's UK business teams hiring across all functions and levels, ensuring alignment with the firm's broader workforce plans and strategic growth priorities and key performance metrics Ensure the execution of end-to-end UK recruitment process for business teams hires - from briefing and market mapping through to offer, negotiation and pre boarding - ensuring a consistently excellent experience for candidates and hiring stakeholders. Monitor resourcing levels, workload and service demand across business teams functions to help anticipate gaps and support proactive staffing and organisational design decisions. Ensure the development and management of a strong pipeline of business teams talent through multiple channels (proactive sourcing, direct approaches and market mapping) reducing reliance on external search firms where appropriate. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of lateral hiring data from across business teams functions, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of inputs and leverage data and insight to drive continuous improvement, innovation and performance management. Responsible for leading and developing a group of high performing TA Advisors required to deliver the hiring volumes. Search Firm and Supplier Management Manage relationships with retained search firms, contingency agencies and other external talent sourcing partners operating across business teams disciplines in the UK, ensuring robust governance, performance management and value for money. Maintain and develop the firm's preferred supplier relationships for UK business teams lateral hiring, conducting regular performance reviews and making recommendations to the Global Head of Lateral Talent Acquisition as appropriate. Negotiate terms of business with external suppliers in line with firm policy and budgetary parameters. Stakeholder Partnership and Advisory Track progress against people plans and relevant aspects of the business plans, reporting regularly and adjusting plans where needed. Be the key point of contact to global BT function Chiefs and Leaders providing insight and transparency to hiring across their functions. Contribute to firmwide HR and TA projects. Liaise with HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence to ensure alignment between UK business teams lateral hiring activity and broader people initiatives, including workforce planning, succession and inclusion. Support the preparation of materials, presentations and briefing documents for senior stakeholder meetings and talent reviews. Feed lateral hiring insights into UK and global succession planning and talent reviews to support the identification of critical roles and capability gaps. Process and Governance Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures, and contribute to the refinement of policies impacting lateral business teams talent acquisition in the UK. Assist in developing and documenting lateral hiring methodologies, processes and best practice guidance for use across the People function. Gather feedback from relevant stakeholders to improve HR processes, tools and support. Maintain appropriate confidentiality and data governance standards in the handling of all candidate data and related documentation. Your experience Prior experience in leading a high performing in-house talent acquisition team, preferably across global corporate functions and within a professional services, financial services or similarly complex environment. Proven track record of developing and embedding end-to-end recruitment processes across a range of business teams functions, including sourcing, search firm management and offer negotiation. Experience of leading projects or programmes across multiple workstreams simultaneously. A sound understanding of the UK business teams talent market across relevant professional disciplines, with an established network of contacts desirable. Exposure to HR information systems and applicant tracking platforms (e.g. Workday, Greenhouse or equivalent) is desirable. Benefits Health & Wellbeing Private Medical Insurance Free in house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments Finance Pension and flexible savings options Income protection and life assurance Mortgage advice and will writing services. Family & Lifestyle Electric car and cycle to work schemes. Emergency family care Additional holiday/birthday leave. Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave. Travel insurance and season ticket loan Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks) Technical Skills This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent. As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.
About the company the company is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence - all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value the company's collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly - all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, the company has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms. Our Procurement & Commercial practice are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant or Manager to join the team. Our Procurement and Commercial team partner with leading public and private sector organisations to solve complex procurement and commercial challenges - spanning strategy, transformation, digital procurement, and sustainable value delivery. Our work cuts across sectors including energy, utilities, government, and products & services. Our focus is on helping clients deliver meaningful, sustainable cost optimisation while building modern, resilient procurement functions that can adapt to an increasingly volatile and fast-moving environment. Our ambition is to become the most trusted strategic procurement and commercial consulting team in the market, and we are on a mission to drive cutting-edge thinking into our clients, leveraging the best insight from across the market to deliver value at pace. What you will be doing You'll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-impact procurement and commercial programmes, working closely with senior clients to drive tangible, lasting outcomes. Depending on your level, you will: Lead or deliver complex procurement and transformation programmes, with clear links to broader business strategy and performance Build trusted relationships with senior clients, acting as a credible and valued advisor Develop high-quality, insight-led deliverables that help clients make better and faster decisions Work within cross-functional teams to bring together expertise from across the company, ensuring the best outcomes for clients Apply digital and data-led approaches, including advanced analytics and procurement technologies, to enhance delivery and impact Support and contribute to business development activities-identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, and strengthening key client relationships Play an active role in developing our propositions, thought leadership, and go-to-market strategy Contribute to building an inclusive, high-performing team, including supporting coaching and people initiatives Your skills and experience We're looking for individuals with strong consulting capability and experience delivering strategic procurement in complex environments-either within a consultancy or in an internal consulting, transformation, or procurement function in industry. You'll ideally bring experience across several of the following areas: Procurement transformation and operating model design Cost optimisation, value creation, and financial analysis Category management, strategic sourcing, and complex procurement delivery Supplier relationship management and contract management Technology and digital procurement, including software, AI, and digital infrastructure ESG and sustainable procurement initiatives Delivery within large, multi-stakeholder, and high-value environments Alongside this, you'll demonstrate: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels A proactive, problem-solving mindset and comfort working in ambiguous or evolving environments Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business growth A collaborative approach, with a desire to support both client outcomes and team development What a career at the company will give you Putting People First. the company is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include: Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service. Flexible Working: We know that the 'ideal' work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave. Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us. Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We've introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice. Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the the company Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company's success. Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. An award-winning workplace You can be a part of our 'Great Place to Work' - with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we've achieved this. Using business as a force for good. We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve. We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. Join us All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those that have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further. the company Privacy Notices For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by the company for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at Your personal data may be retained by the company for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access . click apply for full job details
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
About the company the company is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, the firm combines global insight with local understanding. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence - all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation. Clients value the company's collaborative approach and the way its teams integrate seamlessly - all working with a shared understanding of what matters most. The firm is known for its kind, curious experts who listen closely and care deeply about client success as they help clients transform energy markets, modernise financial platforms, expand telecoms and digital networks through advanced data analytics, enable digital services in government, and unlock growth in consumer sectors. Certified as a Great Place to Work around the world, the company has been recognised by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and by Forbes for four consecutive years as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms. Our Procurement & Commercial practice are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant or Manager to join the team. Our Procurement and Commercial team partner with leading public and private sector organisations to solve complex procurement and commercial challenges - spanning strategy, transformation, digital procurement, and sustainable value delivery. Our work cuts across sectors including energy, utilities, government, and products & services. Our focus is on helping clients deliver meaningful, sustainable cost optimisation while building modern, resilient procurement functions that can adapt to an increasingly volatile and fast-moving environment. Our ambition is to become the most trusted strategic procurement and commercial consulting team in the market, and we are on a mission to drive cutting-edge thinking into our clients, leveraging the best insight from across the market to deliver value at pace. What you will be doing You'll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-impact procurement and commercial programmes, working closely with senior clients to drive tangible, lasting outcomes. Depending on your level, you will: Lead or deliver complex procurement and transformation programmes, with clear links to broader business strategy and performance Build trusted relationships with senior clients, acting as a credible and valued advisor Develop high-quality, insight-led deliverables that help clients make better and faster decisions Work within cross-functional teams to bring together expertise from across the company, ensuring the best outcomes for clients Apply digital and data-led approaches, including advanced analytics and procurement technologies, to enhance delivery and impact Support and contribute to business development activities-identifying opportunities, shaping proposals, and strengthening key client relationships Play an active role in developing our propositions, thought leadership, and go-to-market strategy Contribute to building an inclusive, high-performing team, including supporting coaching and people initiatives Your skills and experience We're looking for individuals with strong consulting capability and experience delivering strategic procurement in complex environments-either within a consultancy or in an internal consulting, transformation, or procurement function in industry. You'll ideally bring experience across several of the following areas: Procurement transformation and operating model design Cost optimisation, value creation, and financial analysis Category management, strategic sourcing, and complex procurement delivery Supplier relationship management and contract management Technology and digital procurement, including software, AI, and digital infrastructure ESG and sustainable procurement initiatives Delivery within large, multi-stakeholder, and high-value environments Alongside this, you'll demonstrate: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels A proactive, problem-solving mindset and comfort working in ambiguous or evolving environments Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to business growth A collaborative approach, with a desire to support both client outcomes and team development What a career at the company will give you Putting People First. the company is a People First company and wellbeing is at the forefront of our culture. We recognise the importance of work-life balance and flexible working and provide our staff amazing benefits. Some of these benefits include: Generous Annual Leave Policy: We recognise everyone needs a well-deserved break. We provide our employees with 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year. In addition to this, we have introduced our 5-Year Recharge benefit which allows all employees an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service. Flexible Working: We know that the 'ideal' work-life balance will vary from person to person and change at different stages of our working lives. To accommodate this, we have implemented a hybrid working policy and introduced more flexibility around taking unpaid leave. Corporate Responsibility Days: Our world is important to us, so all our employees get 3 every year to help social and environmental causes and increase our impact on the communities that mean the most to us. Wellbeing Fund: We want to encourage all employees to take charge and prioritise their own wellbeing. We've introduced our annual People Fund to support this by offering every individual a fund to support and manage their wellbeing through an activity of their choice. Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the the company Group Profit Share Scheme so everyone has a stake in the company's success. Diversity and Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people. An award-winning workplace You can be a part of our 'Great Place to Work' - with our commitment to women and well-being in the workplace for all. Click here to see some of our recent awards and how we've achieved this. Using business as a force for good. We maintain high standards of environmental performance and transparency, which can be seen through our commitment to Net Zero with our SBTI-verified Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions reduction targets and our support of the Better Business Act. We report our progress publicly and ensure that we are also externally assessed and scored through organisations like CDP and EcoVadis - helping us to continually identify where we can improve. We have a long legacy of supporting the communities in which we work, and offer a variety of ways to contribute, by putting people first and creating impact that lasts. Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda is about giving back to the communities in which we live and work by sharing our skills, talent and time. In essence, we aim to empower and encourage everyone in the firm to contribute to the things we care about, and support registered charities and organisations with a clear social or environmental purpose to increase the positive impact they can have. Join us All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background. We do not filter applications by university background and encourage those that have taken alternative educational and career paths to apply. We would like to actively encourage applications from those who identify with less represented and minority groups. We operate an inclusive recruitment process, ensuring reasonable adjustments where needed. Please contact a member of our Recruitment Team to discuss further. the company Privacy Notices For UK & EU Your personal data will be retained by the company for up to two years, in accordance with our UK Recruitment Privacy Notice / EU Recruitment Privacy Notice, to evaluate your application and meet our legal and reporting obligations. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure (subject to legal limitations) of your personal data. For more information, please contact us at Your personal data may be retained by the company for up to two years, as outlined in our Recruitment Privacy Notice (AMER & APAC), to support the recruitment process and internal reporting requirements. Where applicable, and in accordance with relevant federal and state laws, you may have the right to request access . click apply for full job details
Senior Data Protection Solicitor Harper James is a growing, ambitious commercial law firm like no other. We are growing our commercial team and have exciting opportunities for Senior Data Protection Solicitors with 10+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) to join the team. The workload is varied and you will support businesses of different sizes across a range of sectors. About Harper James Harper James is a modern, ambitious law firm built to support entrepreneurial businesses with accessible, high-quality legal services. We combine legal expertise with a commercial mindset and a scalable operating model designed for growth. Remote working We offer truly remote working, with access to meeting space in Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Oxford, Southampton, Cardiff and Sheffield. We work hard to make sure our lawyers feel part of the team. We collaborate on client and internal projects, share ideas and enjoy each other's company. Our remote set-up lets you work from where suits you, giving you the flexibility you need, whatever the reason. What we're looking for We are looking for a Senior Data Protection Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE and strong experience advising on UK and European data protection law in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. You will be confident leading matters and managing client relationships, with a track record of delivering pragmatic, commercially-minded advice. Your experience will include areas such as: Advising on UK data protection compliance, governance and risk. Supporting data subject rights requests, DPIAs and other compliance processes. Advising on international data transfers, ePrivacy, cookies and direct marketing. Drafting and negotiating data processing and data-sharing agreements. Advising on AI and other emerging technology issues. Supporting data breach response, incident management and engagement with regulators. Awareness of EU GDPR and global privacy developments. Ability to support clients handling special category or sensitive data across a range of sectors. Providing data protection input on technology, commercial, corporate and employment matters. Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential, alongside the ability to turn complex legal and technical issues into clear, practical guidance for clients. You will be collaborative, proactive and comfortable working closely with growing and innovative businesses across a range of sectors. You will also be happy to work alongside colleagues in our commercial, technology, employment and corporate teams to give clients joined-up advice. The Harper James difference We are a tech-driven, agile law firm. Our lawyers have access to legal technology that helps maximise efficiency, productivity and work-life balance. We welcome proactive, self-motivated solicitors who thrive in a modern workplace and care about delivering an excellent client experience. We are relaxed and informal, but super organised. We trust you to manage your work responsibly and support you to succeed. You'll excel as part of the Harper James team if you: Are a quick learner, ready to adapt to new systems and technologies Are excited to use AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity Have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Can confidently use SharePoint to manage and collaborate on projects Have a keen eye for detail when drafting documents, ensuring consistency and professionalism Communicate openly and are comfortable having constructive conversations to find solutions Value collaboration, humility and helping your colleagues succeed The bottom line This is an opportunity to play an important part in the growth of the business, working with a great team of people who all contribute to our continued success. An environment with no politics and no bureaucracy Competitive salary 33 days' holiday, including public holidays, with the option to buy up to five additional days each year Private healthcare Death in service benefit Access to our electric car scheme Flexible working as part of a fully remote but collaborative team
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Senior Data Protection Solicitor Harper James is a growing, ambitious commercial law firm like no other. We are growing our commercial team and have exciting opportunities for Senior Data Protection Solicitors with 10+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) to join the team. The workload is varied and you will support businesses of different sizes across a range of sectors. About Harper James Harper James is a modern, ambitious law firm built to support entrepreneurial businesses with accessible, high-quality legal services. We combine legal expertise with a commercial mindset and a scalable operating model designed for growth. Remote working We offer truly remote working, with access to meeting space in Birmingham, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Oxford, Southampton, Cardiff and Sheffield. We work hard to make sure our lawyers feel part of the team. We collaborate on client and internal projects, share ideas and enjoy each other's company. Our remote set-up lets you work from where suits you, giving you the flexibility you need, whatever the reason. What we're looking for We are looking for a Senior Data Protection Solicitor with 10+ years' PQE and strong experience advising on UK and European data protection law in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. You will be confident leading matters and managing client relationships, with a track record of delivering pragmatic, commercially-minded advice. Your experience will include areas such as: Advising on UK data protection compliance, governance and risk. Supporting data subject rights requests, DPIAs and other compliance processes. Advising on international data transfers, ePrivacy, cookies and direct marketing. Drafting and negotiating data processing and data-sharing agreements. Advising on AI and other emerging technology issues. Supporting data breach response, incident management and engagement with regulators. Awareness of EU GDPR and global privacy developments. Ability to support clients handling special category or sensitive data across a range of sectors. Providing data protection input on technology, commercial, corporate and employment matters. Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential, alongside the ability to turn complex legal and technical issues into clear, practical guidance for clients. You will be collaborative, proactive and comfortable working closely with growing and innovative businesses across a range of sectors. You will also be happy to work alongside colleagues in our commercial, technology, employment and corporate teams to give clients joined-up advice. The Harper James difference We are a tech-driven, agile law firm. Our lawyers have access to legal technology that helps maximise efficiency, productivity and work-life balance. We welcome proactive, self-motivated solicitors who thrive in a modern workplace and care about delivering an excellent client experience. We are relaxed and informal, but super organised. We trust you to manage your work responsibly and support you to succeed. You'll excel as part of the Harper James team if you: Are a quick learner, ready to adapt to new systems and technologies Are excited to use AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity Have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Can confidently use SharePoint to manage and collaborate on projects Have a keen eye for detail when drafting documents, ensuring consistency and professionalism Communicate openly and are comfortable having constructive conversations to find solutions Value collaboration, humility and helping your colleagues succeed The bottom line This is an opportunity to play an important part in the growth of the business, working with a great team of people who all contribute to our continued success. An environment with no politics and no bureaucracy Competitive salary 33 days' holiday, including public holidays, with the option to buy up to five additional days each year Private healthcare Death in service benefit Access to our electric car scheme Flexible working as part of a fully remote but collaborative team
Legal CounselApplylocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100628 Legal Counsel London Monex specialises in FX risk management and international payments, helping corporate and institutional clients design tailored FX solutions to navigate currency volatility with confidence. Our team of FX specialists implement well-considered currency strategies, offering dedicated support to help clients manage their payment needs - whether for goods, services, or direct investments. In 2023, Monex facilitated $309 billion in FX turnover, managed $10.7 billion in assets, and processed 8.5 million transactions. With offices across North America (Canada, the US, and Mexico), Asia (Singapore), and Europe (the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands), we serve over 66,000 clients worldwide. By combining global reach with deep local market expertise, Monex enhances businesses with a suite of financial solutions and FX market analysis to help optimise efficiency, mitigate currency risk, and protect margins in an increasingly complex financial landscape. Our corporate client experience is further enhanced by our dedicated sector expertise across a range of industries. Department Overview The Monex Global Legal Team is responsible for ensuring that: each Monex Group Company that it advises complies with its legal obligations and has appropriate documentation in place; legal risk within the business is appropriately tracked and mitigated; litigation is appropriately managed when it arises in the best interests of the Monex Group, liaising with external local counsel where required; and the executive team and relevant directors are advised in a manner consistent with business goals, good governance and regulatory requirements.The London Legal Team is responsible for advising MEL, MEM and MonFX in relation to Commercial Matters (as defined below), and for advising all Monex Group Companies including MIM, MTS, MEL, MEM, MonFX, MCI, MUSA, MEM S.V., MESL and any other branch offices or future subsidiaries as required, in relation to Corporate Matters (as defined below) in collaboration with other legal teams in other jurisdictions and external counsel when required. Commercial Matters: Includes any legal work supporting the delivery of Monex's services to external clients, including assisting and advising on: (i) commercial transactional documentation including but not limited to, ISDAs, CSAs, terms and conditions, margin facility agreements, derivatives documentation, payments documentation, NDAs and introducer agreements; (ii) default scenarios, disputes and related litigation; (iv) regulatory issues and horizon scanning; (vii) general research and training for internal stakeholders; (viii) legal project management including managing matters outsourced to external counsel/consultants; and (ix) new Monex products, including via the Monex Pay platform, digital adoption and technology enhancements. Corporate Matters: Includes any legal work relating to Monex's internal and intragroup issues, or any service provision received by Monex including assisting and advising on: (i) group re-organisations, new company incorporations or establishment of business in new jurisdictions, corporate entity management, sales and purchases and related financing arrangements, office lease arrangements, internal and external audit support, (ii) BAU board meetings, internal committees, internal signing authorities and corporate filing and administrative requirements, (iii) data protection and IP matters including cease and desists, (iv) third party supplier contracts, (v) general research and training to internal stakeholders; (viii) legal project management including managing matters outsourced to external counsel/consultants; (ix) complex HR matters including consultancy arrangements or disputes; and (x) intragroup service provision and data sharing arrangements. Job Overview The Legal Counsel role provides in-house legal support across both Corporate and Commercial Matters for MEL, MEM, MonFX, MTS and other Monex Group Companies, as required. Responsibilities include corporate governance, corporate transactional support, internal advisory work, and commercial transactional support.The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Head of Legal, senior management, Finance, HR, Compliance, Sales, Credit Risk, and Treasury teams, as well as external counsel, to deliver strategic initiatives and day-to-day legal services.Key activities include contract negotiation and creating templates and in house standards, drafting policies, providing internal training on legal matters, legal research, preparing advice notes to support Monex's operational and strategic goals and supporting with projects to drive efficiencies within the legal function and streamline support to the Monex Group as required. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Commercial Matters Negotiating a range of commercial, sales and trading related documentation to deliver the best outcomes for Monex and protect the business from legal risk. Drafting, negotiating and reviewing terms and conditions in respect of FX transactions, payment services and introducer agreements. Drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts within the standard ISDA suite of documentation for a variety of entity types, including institutional/ agency/ umbrella structures and related documentation, and credit support documents, with client counterparties and liquidity providers. Drafting, negotiating and reviewing bespoke margin agreements. Drafting parental guarantees and ensuring appropriate internal corporate approvals when providing these. Drafting and negotiating general commercial contracts, amendment agreements, novation agreements and introducer agreements. Facilitating efficient and business focused solutions for the business when faced with commercial problems and assisting with providing a superior client experience, within the permissible legal framework. Corporate Matters Managing corporate reorganisations, corporate filings, appointment and resignation of directors and updating the group structure chart. Assisting the Head of Legal in liaising with relevant regulatory bodies including the FCA and the ICO, as required. Managing KYC requirements with our liquidity providers and where we are subject to supplier due diligence. Attending board meetings and providing detailed minutes and actions alongside the Company Secretary. Leading on special projects that require legal input including across property and real estate matters, IT and infrastructure changes and new digital product development. Assisting on data protection, information security and privacy related matters; Assisting on IP and trademark matters. General Matters Creating templates, workflows and standard documentation to drive efficiencies and reduce internal resource spend on repetitive tasks. Contribute to legal operational projects and supporting the Head of Legal in mentoring and training more junior members of the legal team. Identifying areas of legal risk or regulatory requirements and using technical skills to resolve them. Drafting legal notices and letters for ad hoc matters including terminations. Drafting and reviewing confidentiality agreements for various Monex entities. Collating signatures and arranging for execution of documents within the authorised signatory framework. Assisting in the creation of know-how, drafting guidance and playbooks on specialist legal subject matters and training new and existing colleagues on specialist subject areas. Liaising with law firms, external suppliers and the Finance team to manage payment of legal invoices. Assisting the Head of Legal with day-to-day tasks, including requests for advice received from various internal stakeholders as required. Assisting with the provision of legal advice by undertaking legal research; Maintaining document archives and electronic records. Other related tasks and matters, including administrative where required. Business Knowledge / Technical Skills: Required Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with training completed at a reputable private practice law firm or in-house program. 1-3 years post qualification experience. Proven record of accomplishment of operating within a commercial environment which is subject to regulatory oversight. Working knowledge of corporate and company law, with experience of company secretarial responsibilities including minute taking and preparing board packs. Sound legal drafting skills across commercial contracts including Saas, outsourcing agreements, supplier contracts and consultancy arrangements. Experience of working on a cross jurisdictional basis with and for international clients. Desirable Thorough knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and horizon scanning for impending legislation and/or regulations including MiFID, EMIR, FSMA, GDPR, MAR, AML Regulations and the Companies Acts. Strong, previous experience of working within an in-house legal function of an investment and/or a financial services firm and within a regulated environment. Experience of negotiating industry standard trading agreements and ancillary agreements, especially the ISDA Master Agreement and related agreements, including collateral agreements, across a variety of counterparty types, including funds and corporates, incorporated in a variety of jurisdictions gained either at a law firm, investment bank or financial services provider. Spanish speaker Systems / Knowledge Skills: MS Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Legal library databases - LexisNexis, Practical Law Company, Lexology Pro.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Legal CounselApplylocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100628 Legal Counsel London Monex specialises in FX risk management and international payments, helping corporate and institutional clients design tailored FX solutions to navigate currency volatility with confidence. Our team of FX specialists implement well-considered currency strategies, offering dedicated support to help clients manage their payment needs - whether for goods, services, or direct investments. In 2023, Monex facilitated $309 billion in FX turnover, managed $10.7 billion in assets, and processed 8.5 million transactions. With offices across North America (Canada, the US, and Mexico), Asia (Singapore), and Europe (the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands), we serve over 66,000 clients worldwide. By combining global reach with deep local market expertise, Monex enhances businesses with a suite of financial solutions and FX market analysis to help optimise efficiency, mitigate currency risk, and protect margins in an increasingly complex financial landscape. Our corporate client experience is further enhanced by our dedicated sector expertise across a range of industries. Department Overview The Monex Global Legal Team is responsible for ensuring that: each Monex Group Company that it advises complies with its legal obligations and has appropriate documentation in place; legal risk within the business is appropriately tracked and mitigated; litigation is appropriately managed when it arises in the best interests of the Monex Group, liaising with external local counsel where required; and the executive team and relevant directors are advised in a manner consistent with business goals, good governance and regulatory requirements.The London Legal Team is responsible for advising MEL, MEM and MonFX in relation to Commercial Matters (as defined below), and for advising all Monex Group Companies including MIM, MTS, MEL, MEM, MonFX, MCI, MUSA, MEM S.V., MESL and any other branch offices or future subsidiaries as required, in relation to Corporate Matters (as defined below) in collaboration with other legal teams in other jurisdictions and external counsel when required. Commercial Matters: Includes any legal work supporting the delivery of Monex's services to external clients, including assisting and advising on: (i) commercial transactional documentation including but not limited to, ISDAs, CSAs, terms and conditions, margin facility agreements, derivatives documentation, payments documentation, NDAs and introducer agreements; (ii) default scenarios, disputes and related litigation; (iv) regulatory issues and horizon scanning; (vii) general research and training for internal stakeholders; (viii) legal project management including managing matters outsourced to external counsel/consultants; and (ix) new Monex products, including via the Monex Pay platform, digital adoption and technology enhancements. Corporate Matters: Includes any legal work relating to Monex's internal and intragroup issues, or any service provision received by Monex including assisting and advising on: (i) group re-organisations, new company incorporations or establishment of business in new jurisdictions, corporate entity management, sales and purchases and related financing arrangements, office lease arrangements, internal and external audit support, (ii) BAU board meetings, internal committees, internal signing authorities and corporate filing and administrative requirements, (iii) data protection and IP matters including cease and desists, (iv) third party supplier contracts, (v) general research and training to internal stakeholders; (viii) legal project management including managing matters outsourced to external counsel/consultants; (ix) complex HR matters including consultancy arrangements or disputes; and (x) intragroup service provision and data sharing arrangements. Job Overview The Legal Counsel role provides in-house legal support across both Corporate and Commercial Matters for MEL, MEM, MonFX, MTS and other Monex Group Companies, as required. Responsibilities include corporate governance, corporate transactional support, internal advisory work, and commercial transactional support.The Legal Counsel will work closely with the Head of Legal, senior management, Finance, HR, Compliance, Sales, Credit Risk, and Treasury teams, as well as external counsel, to deliver strategic initiatives and day-to-day legal services.Key activities include contract negotiation and creating templates and in house standards, drafting policies, providing internal training on legal matters, legal research, preparing advice notes to support Monex's operational and strategic goals and supporting with projects to drive efficiencies within the legal function and streamline support to the Monex Group as required. Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities Commercial Matters Negotiating a range of commercial, sales and trading related documentation to deliver the best outcomes for Monex and protect the business from legal risk. Drafting, negotiating and reviewing terms and conditions in respect of FX transactions, payment services and introducer agreements. Drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts within the standard ISDA suite of documentation for a variety of entity types, including institutional/ agency/ umbrella structures and related documentation, and credit support documents, with client counterparties and liquidity providers. Drafting, negotiating and reviewing bespoke margin agreements. Drafting parental guarantees and ensuring appropriate internal corporate approvals when providing these. Drafting and negotiating general commercial contracts, amendment agreements, novation agreements and introducer agreements. Facilitating efficient and business focused solutions for the business when faced with commercial problems and assisting with providing a superior client experience, within the permissible legal framework. Corporate Matters Managing corporate reorganisations, corporate filings, appointment and resignation of directors and updating the group structure chart. Assisting the Head of Legal in liaising with relevant regulatory bodies including the FCA and the ICO, as required. Managing KYC requirements with our liquidity providers and where we are subject to supplier due diligence. Attending board meetings and providing detailed minutes and actions alongside the Company Secretary. Leading on special projects that require legal input including across property and real estate matters, IT and infrastructure changes and new digital product development. Assisting on data protection, information security and privacy related matters; Assisting on IP and trademark matters. General Matters Creating templates, workflows and standard documentation to drive efficiencies and reduce internal resource spend on repetitive tasks. Contribute to legal operational projects and supporting the Head of Legal in mentoring and training more junior members of the legal team. Identifying areas of legal risk or regulatory requirements and using technical skills to resolve them. Drafting legal notices and letters for ad hoc matters including terminations. Drafting and reviewing confidentiality agreements for various Monex entities. Collating signatures and arranging for execution of documents within the authorised signatory framework. Assisting in the creation of know-how, drafting guidance and playbooks on specialist legal subject matters and training new and existing colleagues on specialist subject areas. Liaising with law firms, external suppliers and the Finance team to manage payment of legal invoices. Assisting the Head of Legal with day-to-day tasks, including requests for advice received from various internal stakeholders as required. Assisting with the provision of legal advice by undertaking legal research; Maintaining document archives and electronic records. Other related tasks and matters, including administrative where required. Business Knowledge / Technical Skills: Required Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with training completed at a reputable private practice law firm or in-house program. 1-3 years post qualification experience. Proven record of accomplishment of operating within a commercial environment which is subject to regulatory oversight. Working knowledge of corporate and company law, with experience of company secretarial responsibilities including minute taking and preparing board packs. Sound legal drafting skills across commercial contracts including Saas, outsourcing agreements, supplier contracts and consultancy arrangements. Experience of working on a cross jurisdictional basis with and for international clients. Desirable Thorough knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and horizon scanning for impending legislation and/or regulations including MiFID, EMIR, FSMA, GDPR, MAR, AML Regulations and the Companies Acts. Strong, previous experience of working within an in-house legal function of an investment and/or a financial services firm and within a regulated environment. Experience of negotiating industry standard trading agreements and ancillary agreements, especially the ISDA Master Agreement and related agreements, including collateral agreements, across a variety of counterparty types, including funds and corporates, incorporated in a variety of jurisdictions gained either at a law firm, investment bank or financial services provider. Spanish speaker Systems / Knowledge Skills: MS Office; Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Legal library databases - LexisNexis, Practical Law Company, Lexology Pro.
Salary range: £90,865 - £111,270 per annum inclusive of London weighting Contract: Fixed term (2 years) Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time Shape opportunities. Change lives. Transform Brent Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference. Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. About the role This is a unique opportunity to shape the Council's strategic approach to employment, skills, migration and community opportunity, helping residents access quality jobs, lifelong learning and pathways to prosperity. As the Council's principal adviser in this area, you will lead a high-profile service that works across departments and with regional and national partners to deliver meaningful change for Brent's diverse communities. Sitting within the Community Development and Employment & Opportunity service, this leadership role combines strategic influence, partnership development and service transformation. You will work closely with senior leaders, elected members, employers, education providers, funders and community organisations to drive innovation, secure investment and champion inclusive growth. This role matters because it directly contributes to improving residents' lives by raising skills, increasing employment opportunities, supporting disadvantaged communities and ensuring Brent remains a borough where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. For an experienced and ambitious leader, it offers the chance to make a lasting impact at both a local and regional level while leading a talented team committed to delivering excellent outcomes. In this role, you will: Lead strategy and policy for employment, skills, migration and community opportunity, ensuring the Council delivers ambitious outcomes that improve residents' lives. Build and influence partnerships with employers, education providers, community organisations, regional bodies and government to secure investment and create new opportunities for Brent residents. Drive service performance and innovation, ensuring services are responsive, financially sustainable and deliver high-quality employment, learning and support outcomes. Lead and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement while championing inclusion and opportunity across the borough. This is a high-profile leadership role with significant strategic influence across the Council and beyond. You will work with a wide range of partners to drive innovation, secure investment and deliver opportunities that improve employment, skills and life chances for Brent residents. About you A track record of leading strategic employment, skills, education or community-based services, delivering measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. Experience of developing and influencing policy and strategy, translating ambitious priorities into successful operational delivery and lasting impact. Strong partnership-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, elected members, employers, funders and community organisations. Experience of managing complex budgets and securing external funding, ensuring services are financially sustainable and deliver value for money. An excellent understanding of employment, skills, adult learning and social inclusion agendas, including the challenges and opportunities facing diverse and disadvantaged communities. Inspirational leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and empower teams to deliver outstanding services and achieve ambitious goals. Why join us? We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from: 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions hybrid and flexible working options for most roles supportive family-friendly policies health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and onsite facilities learning and development opportunities to support your career access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment To learn more about our benefits, visit Our offer to you. Closing date: 27 August 2026 (23:59) Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome all applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnosis, and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. Job Description
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Salary range: £90,865 - £111,270 per annum inclusive of London weighting Contract: Fixed term (2 years) Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time Shape opportunities. Change lives. Transform Brent Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference. Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. About the role This is a unique opportunity to shape the Council's strategic approach to employment, skills, migration and community opportunity, helping residents access quality jobs, lifelong learning and pathways to prosperity. As the Council's principal adviser in this area, you will lead a high-profile service that works across departments and with regional and national partners to deliver meaningful change for Brent's diverse communities. Sitting within the Community Development and Employment & Opportunity service, this leadership role combines strategic influence, partnership development and service transformation. You will work closely with senior leaders, elected members, employers, education providers, funders and community organisations to drive innovation, secure investment and champion inclusive growth. This role matters because it directly contributes to improving residents' lives by raising skills, increasing employment opportunities, supporting disadvantaged communities and ensuring Brent remains a borough where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. For an experienced and ambitious leader, it offers the chance to make a lasting impact at both a local and regional level while leading a talented team committed to delivering excellent outcomes. In this role, you will: Lead strategy and policy for employment, skills, migration and community opportunity, ensuring the Council delivers ambitious outcomes that improve residents' lives. Build and influence partnerships with employers, education providers, community organisations, regional bodies and government to secure investment and create new opportunities for Brent residents. Drive service performance and innovation, ensuring services are responsive, financially sustainable and deliver high-quality employment, learning and support outcomes. Lead and inspire high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement while championing inclusion and opportunity across the borough. This is a high-profile leadership role with significant strategic influence across the Council and beyond. You will work with a wide range of partners to drive innovation, secure investment and deliver opportunities that improve employment, skills and life chances for Brent residents. About you A track record of leading strategic employment, skills, education or community-based services, delivering measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. Experience of developing and influencing policy and strategy, translating ambitious priorities into successful operational delivery and lasting impact. Strong partnership-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders, elected members, employers, funders and community organisations. Experience of managing complex budgets and securing external funding, ensuring services are financially sustainable and deliver value for money. An excellent understanding of employment, skills, adult learning and social inclusion agendas, including the challenges and opportunities facing diverse and disadvantaged communities. Inspirational leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and empower teams to deliver outstanding services and achieve ambitious goals. Why join us? We know people do their best work when they feel valued, supported and able to grow. At Brent, you will benefit from: 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions hybrid and flexible working options for most roles supportive family-friendly policies health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and onsite facilities learning and development opportunities to support your career access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment To learn more about our benefits, visit Our offer to you. Closing date: 27 August 2026 (23:59) Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects the people we serve. We welcome all applications from all sections of the community and encourage applicants to complete the diversity survey section of the application. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found here. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnosis, and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. Job Description
Akeneo is the leading AI-powered Product Data Platform that helps brands, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers unify product data and pricing to power better product experiences, smarter decisions, and business growth in an AI-driven commerce world. We're all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You'll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfilment. At Akeneo, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships. Learn more about our culture and values via our Career page. Job description We're hiring our next Team Lead, Talent Acquisition to drive hiring efforts during an exciting phase of growth. Operating as a true "player-coach," you will drive the end-to-end recruitment for critical and senior roles while simultaneously managing, mentoring, and developing a small team of 1-2 talent professionals. As Akeneo continues to scale globally, this role offers a clear path to transition into a full Talent Acquisition Manager role based on business growth and team expansion. Hands-on Full-Cycle Recruiting: Own and execute the end-to-end recruitment process across regions for senior, niche, and business-critical roles ensuring a world-class candidate experience. Team Coaching: Mentor, and support 1-2 talent partners/contractors; set clear performance targets, conduct regular 1:1s, and foster their professional development. Strategic Hiring Partnership: Partner closely with leadership and department heads to forecast headcount needs, build talent pipelines, and align hiring strategies with business goals. Data-Driven Insights: Track, analyze, and report on key TA metrics (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, pipeline diversity) to optimize the regional recruitment funnel and present insights to leadership. Employer Branding: Collaborate with marketing and global people teams to champion Akeneo's employer brand and culture within the global tech and commercial ecosystems. TA Operations: Own and optimize the recruitment tech stack (LinkedIn, Teamtailor, employer branding platforms, and AI tools); manage vendor relationships, lead team/company enablement on new features, and conduct regular market analysis on new innovations. Collaboration with People Experience: Work hand-in-hand with People Partners, People Ops and Total Rewards to ensure alignment on role levelling, offers and a smooth and efficient onboarding as well as wider People Experience projects. What we look for You have a solid background in full-cycle recruitment within the software industry, gained through in-house experience in fast-paced environments. You have a player-coach mentality with demonstrated experience or strong readiness to manage a small team while maintaining a high individual output on senior requisitions. You have proven experience hiring in different countries in Europe and the US. You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills and can build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and senior stakeholders. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity and excited by the prospect of scaling a role from a hands-on lead into a broader management position. You don't need to tick every box. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience is slightly different, we still want to hear from you! Interview process 45-minute interview our Chief People Experience Officer 45-minute interview with a People Partner 45-minute interview with a hiring manager from the Product department Life at Akeneo Work Environment - Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, and a hybrid setup allowing 3-4 days working from home and enjoy 25 days of annual leave. Option to Work from Anywhere for up to 30 days per year. - Home Office & Commuting Allowance: Enjoy a £450 budget to enhance your home office and an £80 monthly sustainable transportation allowance for eco-friendly commuting. Inclusivity - Generous Parental Leave: Benefit from 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, 4 weeks of paid leave for the second parent, and up to 20 weeks of fully paid shared parental leave. A gradual return to work program is also available. - Community & Support: Engage in 2 paid volunteering days annually and join Employee Resource Groups dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the company. Growth & Development - Professional Development: Access a £1,000 annual budget for personal professional development and take advantage of career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and a "Women in Leadership Programme." - Comprehensive Onboarding: Start on the right foot with a structured company onboarding program. Wellbeing - Health & Insurance: Receive company-paid private medical insurance (Vitality Health) for you and eligible dependents. -Financial Security: Benefit from a pension plan and protect your loved ones with group income protection and a group life cover. - Mental Health Support: Access individual and confidential sessions with a mental health practitioner or coach of your choice. For more information about benefits, don't hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition team.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Akeneo is the leading AI-powered Product Data Platform that helps brands, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers unify product data and pricing to power better product experiences, smarter decisions, and business growth in an AI-driven commerce world. We're all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You'll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfilment. At Akeneo, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships. Learn more about our culture and values via our Career page. Job description We're hiring our next Team Lead, Talent Acquisition to drive hiring efforts during an exciting phase of growth. Operating as a true "player-coach," you will drive the end-to-end recruitment for critical and senior roles while simultaneously managing, mentoring, and developing a small team of 1-2 talent professionals. As Akeneo continues to scale globally, this role offers a clear path to transition into a full Talent Acquisition Manager role based on business growth and team expansion. Hands-on Full-Cycle Recruiting: Own and execute the end-to-end recruitment process across regions for senior, niche, and business-critical roles ensuring a world-class candidate experience. Team Coaching: Mentor, and support 1-2 talent partners/contractors; set clear performance targets, conduct regular 1:1s, and foster their professional development. Strategic Hiring Partnership: Partner closely with leadership and department heads to forecast headcount needs, build talent pipelines, and align hiring strategies with business goals. Data-Driven Insights: Track, analyze, and report on key TA metrics (time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, pipeline diversity) to optimize the regional recruitment funnel and present insights to leadership. Employer Branding: Collaborate with marketing and global people teams to champion Akeneo's employer brand and culture within the global tech and commercial ecosystems. TA Operations: Own and optimize the recruitment tech stack (LinkedIn, Teamtailor, employer branding platforms, and AI tools); manage vendor relationships, lead team/company enablement on new features, and conduct regular market analysis on new innovations. Collaboration with People Experience: Work hand-in-hand with People Partners, People Ops and Total Rewards to ensure alignment on role levelling, offers and a smooth and efficient onboarding as well as wider People Experience projects. What we look for You have a solid background in full-cycle recruitment within the software industry, gained through in-house experience in fast-paced environments. You have a player-coach mentality with demonstrated experience or strong readiness to manage a small team while maintaining a high individual output on senior requisitions. You have proven experience hiring in different countries in Europe and the US. You have excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills and can build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers and senior stakeholders. You're comfortable navigating ambiguity and excited by the prospect of scaling a role from a hands-on lead into a broader management position. You don't need to tick every box. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are excited about this opportunity but your experience is slightly different, we still want to hear from you! Interview process 45-minute interview our Chief People Experience Officer 45-minute interview with a People Partner 45-minute interview with a hiring manager from the Product department Life at Akeneo Work Environment - Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours, and a hybrid setup allowing 3-4 days working from home and enjoy 25 days of annual leave. Option to Work from Anywhere for up to 30 days per year. - Home Office & Commuting Allowance: Enjoy a £450 budget to enhance your home office and an £80 monthly sustainable transportation allowance for eco-friendly commuting. Inclusivity - Generous Parental Leave: Benefit from 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, 4 weeks of paid leave for the second parent, and up to 20 weeks of fully paid shared parental leave. A gradual return to work program is also available. - Community & Support: Engage in 2 paid volunteering days annually and join Employee Resource Groups dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within the company. Growth & Development - Professional Development: Access a £1,000 annual budget for personal professional development and take advantage of career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and a "Women in Leadership Programme." - Comprehensive Onboarding: Start on the right foot with a structured company onboarding program. Wellbeing - Health & Insurance: Receive company-paid private medical insurance (Vitality Health) for you and eligible dependents. -Financial Security: Benefit from a pension plan and protect your loved ones with group income protection and a group life cover. - Mental Health Support: Access individual and confidential sessions with a mental health practitioner or coach of your choice. For more information about benefits, don't hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition team.
