Control Risks is seeking a candidate to support global operations for Control Risks' Subscriptions department. This dynamic and highly visible role is focused on supporting operations, assisting with business development, and commercial administration. This requires frequent direct collaboration with teams across every Control Risks region and department. The Associate Consultant will enable and assist subject matter experts to focus on delivering excellent support to our clients What You'll Do: The Associate Consultant supports a global business that operates 24/7/365 and is characterized by fluctuating levels of workload with colleagues and clients that are occasionally conducted outside of normal business hours and require a flexible but balanced work schedule. The Associate Consultant will execute both routine and ad hoc tasks set by the Director. These tasks and responsibilities include: Support service delivery Facilitate seamless and efficient triaging of client requests by ensuring the necessary information is passed to the relevant team within Control Risks and establishing direct contact between that team and the client. Work closely with members of the program team and wider business on a day-to-day basis to understand the nature and the context of the services being provided. Support consultancy assignments in scoping, delivery, and reporting. Support the team by using systems to collect and analyze data that enable management to monitor and control service delivery in near real-time. Provide materials prior to and during client meetings and engagements (e.g., client briefs, background research, news analysis). Record and manage actions as needed. Provide input into the project control functions within the portfolio and regularly perform data gathering, data management and analytical processes to predict and understand the time and cost outcomes of engagements. Support the creation of training materials and internal reference documents and assist with team training where required. Maintain up-to-date client records and service tracking. Prepare, file, and gather internal and client reports as required. Support business development Participate in regular meetings related to business development for the portfolio. Maintain and develop reports related to the sales pipeline. Assist marketing personnel by taking actual case reports from response operations and converting them to case studies that can be used in marketing collateral. Join business development meetings and help maintain and build client relationships. Support accounting functions and project administration. Ensure all projects have relevant signed client documentation. Implement and manage the setup of products and accounts. Support the Subscriptions team with general day-to-day operational tasks. Liaise and coordinate with counterparts from Control Risks' commercial partners. Who You Are: 2+ years of experience in a corporate office work environment 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and PowerPoint) Preferred An interest in security and integrity risk Experience with Customer Relationship Management software Experience using Business Analytics software (D365) Experience using Time and Expense Tracking software Proactive approach to anticipating and completing tasks Desire to cross-train and learn outside of core job function Confident to raise concerns and discuss solutions Attention to detail Strong organizational skills Excellent time management and prioritisation Educated to bachelor's degree level or equivalent. Strong communication skills with the ability to establish effective and strong working relationships with internal and external contacts Ability to work effectively under pressure, demonstrating resilience. Positive, can-do attitude What We Offer: Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Control Risks is seeking a candidate to support global operations for Control Risks' Subscriptions department. This dynamic and highly visible role is focused on supporting operations, assisting with business development, and commercial administration. This requires frequent direct collaboration with teams across every Control Risks region and department. The Associate Consultant will enable and assist subject matter experts to focus on delivering excellent support to our clients What You'll Do: The Associate Consultant supports a global business that operates 24/7/365 and is characterized by fluctuating levels of workload with colleagues and clients that are occasionally conducted outside of normal business hours and require a flexible but balanced work schedule. The Associate Consultant will execute both routine and ad hoc tasks set by the Director. These tasks and responsibilities include: Support service delivery Facilitate seamless and efficient triaging of client requests by ensuring the necessary information is passed to the relevant team within Control Risks and establishing direct contact between that team and the client. Work closely with members of the program team and wider business on a day-to-day basis to understand the nature and the context of the services being provided. Support consultancy assignments in scoping, delivery, and reporting. Support the team by using systems to collect and analyze data that enable management to monitor and control service delivery in near real-time. Provide materials prior to and during client meetings and engagements (e.g., client briefs, background research, news analysis). Record and manage actions as needed. Provide input into the project control functions within the portfolio and regularly perform data gathering, data management and analytical processes to predict and understand the time and cost outcomes of engagements. Support the creation of training materials and internal reference documents and assist with team training where required. Maintain up-to-date client records and service tracking. Prepare, file, and gather internal and client reports as required. Support business development Participate in regular meetings related to business development for the portfolio. Maintain and develop reports related to the sales pipeline. Assist marketing personnel by taking actual case reports from response operations and converting them to case studies that can be used in marketing collateral. Join business development meetings and help maintain and build client relationships. Support accounting functions and project administration. Ensure all projects have relevant signed client documentation. Implement and manage the setup of products and accounts. Support the Subscriptions team with general day-to-day operational tasks. Liaise and coordinate with counterparts from Control Risks' commercial partners. Who You Are: 2+ years of experience in a corporate office work environment 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and PowerPoint) Preferred An interest in security and integrity risk Experience with Customer Relationship Management software Experience using Business Analytics software (D365) Experience using Time and Expense Tracking software Proactive approach to anticipating and completing tasks Desire to cross-train and learn outside of core job function Confident to raise concerns and discuss solutions Attention to detail Strong organizational skills Excellent time management and prioritisation Educated to bachelor's degree level or equivalent. Strong communication skills with the ability to establish effective and strong working relationships with internal and external contacts Ability to work effectively under pressure, demonstrating resilience. Positive, can-do attitude What We Offer: Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer. We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance. Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasise the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Closing Date: 18/12/2025 Group: Corporate Group Management Level: Associate Job Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Description: Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Thursday 18 December and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Wednesday 17 December. Due to the Christmas period, interviews for this role are expected to take place early in January 2026. About Ofcom As the UK's communications regulator, we're delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we'll stay connected with each other.Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We're also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone. About the team you'll be part of Ofcom has a large, complex, and centrally driven programme of work which the People, Culture and Workplace Team are at the heart of, supporting colleagues through their journey at Ofcom. The Employee Relations team sits within the wider People Services team and focuses on supporting colleagues, their line managers and directors through all employee relations matters, to help foster positive and productive working relationships, making Ofcom a great place to work and empowering our leaders. The purpose and scope of the role Reporting to the Employee Relations Manager, this role is responsible for providing empathetic, factual, high-quality and risk focused expert support to all Ofcom colleagues, their line managers and directors on all employee relations matters, including but not limited to; Delivering with a strong customer service approach to all work, role modelling Ofcom's values. Supporting, coaching, and partnering with leaders of all levels to build their capability to provide all colleagues with career and performance management of the highest quality. Maintaining and developing of our suite of progressive people policies, reviewing and amending in line with Ofcom's brand, changing employment legislation, and industry best practice. Consulting, engaging, and collaborating in a positive manner with multiple stakeholders, including Prospect Union, Colleague Forum, Colleague Networks, and other PC&W teams, to make Ofcom a Great Place to Work. The role is required on a full-time, temporary fixed term contract basis for a period of 6 months. Your Key Responsibilities Provide proactive, consistent case management support across all employee relations policy areas, examining relevant facts, current employment law, Ofcom policies and/or the Procedural Agreement with Prospect. Independently lead employee relations cases across the whole life cycle, including investigation, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, appeal and employment litigation, ensuring a proactive and respectful colleague experience for all. Work collaboratively with other People Services teams to deliver a true One P&C customer experience for all Ofcom colleagues, resolving queries in an efficient and accurate manner via our case management and wider systems. Partner with the Employee Relations Manager to deliver wider engagement work, complex case management and ad hoc transformation projects when required. Act as a trusted partner working with stakeholders to deliver people projects, including leaders across the organisation, and other PC&W teams, such as People Business Partners, L&D, and ED&I. Lead any employment law strands of people projects, such as restructuring, TUPE, or culture change initiatives, to ensure legality and accessible documentation. Have and maintain a deep working knowledge of employment law, including the ability to understand nuances and where the law doesn't provide clarity. Support on any other activities that drive our Organisational and/or Group and/or PC&W objectives and change management, including developing training materials and comms plans. Contribute to the review, development and creation of People Policies across multiple subject areas in line with employment law and Ofcom objectives to enable strong management support to colleagues, escalating issues to the Employee Relations Manager. Own people policy administration and housekeeping to support the colleague experience, ensuring policies are stored in the right place with supporting toolkits, amending when required. Support engagements with the union and/or Colleague Forum and/or Networks to facilitate people policy delivery. Store, process and use all documentation in line with GDPR regulations, keeping records accurate and up to date to deliver compliance. The skills, knowledge and experience you'll need for success. Executing Plans: Ability to work at pace, with flexibility and an ability to combine both proactive planning of work and the need to, at times, be reactive. Experience of advising and coaching colleagues, line managers, and senior stakeholders in all aspects of Employment Law. Experience of complex ER case management across all policy areas within a process & risk focused environment that requires precision, pace, and a solution orientated approach. Experience of an environment with structured governance processes and protocols. Harmonising Work: Experience of working with and influencing multiple stakeholders. Understand how to respond when conflict arises, adopting an early resolution mindset while making sure lessons are learned. Embracing Change: Attitude of continuous improvement, supportive and welcoming of change. Articulating Ideas: Exceptional organisation, communication, stakeholder management, and customer service skills. Ability to work seamlessly and effectively with your immediate team and internal and external stakeholders. Drive for high quality deliveryDesirable, but not essential Experience of people policy drafting and maintenance. Experience of working in a unionised organisation. CIPD membership advantageous although not required. Inclusivity Statement Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible - no matter your social background, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break - for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application.Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs. You can read more about our on our careers page.Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need adjustments, information in an alternative format, or prefer to apply in a different way, please contact us at or call .As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here.We make communications work for everyone.As the UK's communications regulator, we're delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we'll stay connected with each other.Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.Ofcom's remit
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Closing Date: 18/12/2025 Group: Corporate Group Management Level: Associate Job Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Job Description: Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Thursday 18 December and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Wednesday 17 December. Due to the Christmas period, interviews for this role are expected to take place early in January 2026. About Ofcom As the UK's communications regulator, we're delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we'll stay connected with each other.Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We're also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone. About the team you'll be part of Ofcom has a large, complex, and centrally driven programme of work which the People, Culture and Workplace Team are at the heart of, supporting colleagues through their journey at Ofcom. The Employee Relations team sits within the wider People Services team and focuses on supporting colleagues, their line managers and directors through all employee relations matters, to help foster positive and productive working relationships, making Ofcom a great place to work and empowering our leaders. The purpose and scope of the role Reporting to the Employee Relations Manager, this role is responsible for providing empathetic, factual, high-quality and risk focused expert support to all Ofcom colleagues, their line managers and directors on all employee relations matters, including but not limited to; Delivering with a strong customer service approach to all work, role modelling Ofcom's values. Supporting, coaching, and partnering with leaders of all levels to build their capability to provide all colleagues with career and performance management of the highest quality. Maintaining and developing of our suite of progressive people policies, reviewing and amending in line with Ofcom's brand, changing employment legislation, and industry best practice. Consulting, engaging, and collaborating in a positive manner with multiple stakeholders, including Prospect Union, Colleague Forum, Colleague Networks, and other PC&W teams, to make Ofcom a Great Place to Work. The role is required on a full-time, temporary fixed term contract basis for a period of 6 months. Your Key Responsibilities Provide proactive, consistent case management support across all employee relations policy areas, examining relevant facts, current employment law, Ofcom policies and/or the Procedural Agreement with Prospect. Independently lead employee relations cases across the whole life cycle, including investigation, disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, appeal and employment litigation, ensuring a proactive and respectful colleague experience for all. Work collaboratively with other People Services teams to deliver a true One P&C customer experience for all Ofcom colleagues, resolving queries in an efficient and accurate manner via our case management and wider systems. Partner with the Employee Relations Manager to deliver wider engagement work, complex case management and ad hoc transformation projects when required. Act as a trusted partner working with stakeholders to deliver people projects, including leaders across the organisation, and other PC&W teams, such as People Business Partners, L&D, and ED&I. Lead any employment law strands of people projects, such as restructuring, TUPE, or culture change initiatives, to ensure legality and accessible documentation. Have and maintain a deep working knowledge of employment law, including the ability to understand nuances and where the law doesn't provide clarity. Support on any other activities that drive our Organisational and/or Group and/or PC&W objectives and change management, including developing training materials and comms plans. Contribute to the review, development and creation of People Policies across multiple subject areas in line with employment law and Ofcom objectives to enable strong management support to colleagues, escalating issues to the Employee Relations Manager. Own people policy administration and housekeeping to support the colleague experience, ensuring policies are stored in the right place with supporting toolkits, amending when required. Support engagements with the union and/or Colleague Forum and/or Networks to facilitate people policy delivery. Store, process and use all documentation in line with GDPR regulations, keeping records accurate and up to date to deliver compliance. The skills, knowledge and experience you'll need for success. Executing Plans: Ability to work at pace, with flexibility and an ability to combine both proactive planning of work and the need to, at times, be reactive. Experience of advising and coaching colleagues, line managers, and senior stakeholders in all aspects of Employment Law. Experience of complex ER case management across all policy areas within a process & risk focused environment that requires precision, pace, and a solution orientated approach. Experience of an environment with structured governance processes and protocols. Harmonising Work: Experience of working with and influencing multiple stakeholders. Understand how to respond when conflict arises, adopting an early resolution mindset while making sure lessons are learned. Embracing Change: Attitude of continuous improvement, supportive and welcoming of change. Articulating Ideas: Exceptional organisation, communication, stakeholder management, and customer service skills. Ability to work seamlessly and effectively with your immediate team and internal and external stakeholders. Drive for high quality deliveryDesirable, but not essential Experience of people policy drafting and maintenance. Experience of working in a unionised organisation. CIPD membership advantageous although not required. Inclusivity Statement Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible - no matter your social background, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break - for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application.Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs. You can read more about our on our careers page.Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need adjustments, information in an alternative format, or prefer to apply in a different way, please contact us at or call .As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here.We make communications work for everyone.As the UK's communications regulator, we're delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we'll stay connected with each other.Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.Ofcom's remit
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges, we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you're passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the 'Financial Freedom Day', that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we'd love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let's have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn't just another legal role - it's your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges, you'll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Wealth Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges, we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you're passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the 'Financial Freedom Day', that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we'd love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let's have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn't just another legal role - it's your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges, you'll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Wealth Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. JBRP1_UKTJ
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Edinburgh, Midlothian
Role: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Scattering Directorate: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Grade: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term until 31 May 2026 Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff (Part time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. Detailed Description The Programme Grant 'New Directions in Molecular Scattering: Multiple Pathways and Products', held jointly by Heriot-Watt University and University of Oxford, seeks a new postdoctoral research associate under the supervision of Prof Ken McKendrick and Prof Matt Costen. Although based at Heriot-Watt, the post will involve close collaboration with the groups of Prof Stuart Mackenzie and potentially Prof Claire Vallance at University of Oxford. The post will primarily focus on the theme of Scattering for Catalysis, carrying out experiments on the creation of Al projectiles by laser ablation and their reactions with fluorinated liquid surfaces. The aim is to develop a method for quantifying the surface exposure of fluorinated groups in liquids of different chemical composition. There may also be a secondary opportunity to contribute to the theme of Scattering for the Atmosphere, through experiments involving collisions of a molecular beam of OH radicals with the surfaces of selected liquids and self assembled monolayers. These target systems are selected for their relevance to the chemical functionalities present at the surfaces of atmospheric aerosol particles. Key Duties and Responsibilities Conduct high quality, rigorous scientific research through acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data. Maintain written records of research results and manage data storage. Progress any generated intellectual property. Assist in the day to day maintenance of the experimental facilities, liaising with companies and external collaborators, to ensure that the laboratory is operated in a safe and efficient manner. Operate (and supervising the operation of) fixed wavelength and tuneable lasers, vacuum apparatus and associated optics, detectors, electronics, etc. Maintain and upgrading the interface of apparatus to computer control for data acquisition; adapt and develop data processing and analysis codes. Regular communication with other investigators within the Programme at Heriot Watt and University of Oxford and external collaborators elsewhere, through online forms of communication and periodic travel to joint meetings. Preparation of scientific papers; presentation of research at conferences. Continue to update personal knowledge, and build internal and external contacts, to develop skills within your own specialist research area. You will be expected to take on certain administrative responsibilities associated with the grant, such as limited budgetary control and the preparation of reports. Contribute more widely to the activities of the Dynamics and Structure grouping within the Institute of Chemical Sciences at Heriot Watt, by attending and contributing to group meetings and seminars, etc. You may be required to undertake some restricted teaching duties in topics related to the post, within specified contractual limits. You will be expected to be involved in outreach activities, with roles that can be tuned to the specific preferences of the candidate but will involve e.g. talks for the general public, preparation of material for public interest sections of the website, or preparation of experimental demonstrations. Education, Qualifications and Experience Essential Criteria A PhD in a relevant area of Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics or related subject (or a thesis submitted by the start date of the post). A record of high quality publications, and evidence of contribution to the writing of these publications proportionate to opportunity. Proven academic ability and a demonstrable high level of technical competence in experimental science and the analysis / modelling of the results. Expertise in some or all of the following technologies and experience of their application in a relevant research discipline: lasers; high vacuum technology; molecular beams; laser induced fluorescence detection; velocity map imaging detection. An excellent general knowledge of related areas through reading of the literature and attendance at seminars and conferences. Ability to formulate and progress work on your own initiative, working with a minimum of supervision but extracting the benefits of an excellent research environment. Ability to keep detailed laboratory records and report on progress at regular intervals. Ability to articulate research work, both in written technical reports and scientific papers, and by oral presentation. Enthusiasm to work as part of a team at Heriot Watt and more widely with other members of the Programme at University of Oxford and external collaborators. Desirable Criteria Experience of programming for data acquisition (e.g. LabVIEW) and analysis, or of offline code for simulation or analysis. Experience in leading the writing of scientific papers. Experience, subject to opportunity, of managing research expenditure within a specified budget. About Our Team The EPSRC Programme Grant 'New Directions in Molecular Scattering: Multiple Pathways and Products' is a joint initiative between investigators in the Institute of Chemical Sciences at Heriot Watt University (HWU) and the Department of Chemistry at University of Oxford (OXF). There are four investigators at HWU: Prof Ken McKendrick (PI), Prof Matt Costen, Dr Stuart Greaves and Prof Martin Paterson; and three at OXF: Prof Mark Brouard, Prof Stuart Mackenzie and Prof Claire Vallance. There are well equipped laboratories at both sites, engaging primarily in molecular beam scattering and laser spectroscopic detection experiments, combined with access to advanced computational chemistry facilities. There are on going collaborations with a range of experimental and theoretical groups within HWU and OXF, elsewhere in the UK, and internationally. The dates of the project are 01/06/2020-31/05/2026. It is supported by £5.9M funding from EPSRC. How to Apply Please submit via the Heriot Watt on line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV. Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Tuesday 16th December 2025. Equality and Diversity Heriot WattUniversity is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot WattUniversity values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers Benefits Calculator Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot Watt University.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Role: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Molecular Scattering Directorate: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Grade: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Fixed Term until 31 May 2026 Rewards and Benefits: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full time staff (Part time workers should pro rata this by their FTE). Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University. Detailed Description The Programme Grant 'New Directions in Molecular Scattering: Multiple Pathways and Products', held jointly by Heriot-Watt University and University of Oxford, seeks a new postdoctoral research associate under the supervision of Prof Ken McKendrick and Prof Matt Costen. Although based at Heriot-Watt, the post will involve close collaboration with the groups of Prof Stuart Mackenzie and potentially Prof Claire Vallance at University of Oxford. The post will primarily focus on the theme of Scattering for Catalysis, carrying out experiments on the creation of Al projectiles by laser ablation and their reactions with fluorinated liquid surfaces. The aim is to develop a method for quantifying the surface exposure of fluorinated groups in liquids of different chemical composition. There may also be a secondary opportunity to contribute to the theme of Scattering for the Atmosphere, through experiments involving collisions of a molecular beam of OH radicals with the surfaces of selected liquids and self assembled monolayers. These target systems are selected for their relevance to the chemical functionalities present at the surfaces of atmospheric aerosol particles. Key Duties and Responsibilities Conduct high quality, rigorous scientific research through acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data. Maintain written records of research results and manage data storage. Progress any generated intellectual property. Assist in the day to day maintenance of the experimental facilities, liaising with companies and external collaborators, to ensure that the laboratory is operated in a safe and efficient manner. Operate (and supervising the operation of) fixed wavelength and tuneable lasers, vacuum apparatus and associated optics, detectors, electronics, etc. Maintain and upgrading the interface of apparatus to computer control for data acquisition; adapt and develop data processing and analysis codes. Regular communication with other investigators within the Programme at Heriot Watt and University of Oxford and external collaborators elsewhere, through online forms of communication and periodic travel to joint meetings. Preparation of scientific papers; presentation of research at conferences. Continue to update personal knowledge, and build internal and external contacts, to develop skills within your own specialist research area. You will be expected to take on certain administrative responsibilities associated with the grant, such as limited budgetary control and the preparation of reports. Contribute more widely to the activities of the Dynamics and Structure grouping within the Institute of Chemical Sciences at Heriot Watt, by attending and contributing to group meetings and seminars, etc. You may be required to undertake some restricted teaching duties in topics related to the post, within specified contractual limits. You will be expected to be involved in outreach activities, with roles that can be tuned to the specific preferences of the candidate but will involve e.g. talks for the general public, preparation of material for public interest sections of the website, or preparation of experimental demonstrations. Education, Qualifications and Experience Essential Criteria A PhD in a relevant area of Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics or related subject (or a thesis submitted by the start date of the post). A record of high quality publications, and evidence of contribution to the writing of these publications proportionate to opportunity. Proven academic ability and a demonstrable high level of technical competence in experimental science and the analysis / modelling of the results. Expertise in some or all of the following technologies and experience of their application in a relevant research discipline: lasers; high vacuum technology; molecular beams; laser induced fluorescence detection; velocity map imaging detection. An excellent general knowledge of related areas through reading of the literature and attendance at seminars and conferences. Ability to formulate and progress work on your own initiative, working with a minimum of supervision but extracting the benefits of an excellent research environment. Ability to keep detailed laboratory records and report on progress at regular intervals. Ability to articulate research work, both in written technical reports and scientific papers, and by oral presentation. Enthusiasm to work as part of a team at Heriot Watt and more widely with other members of the Programme at University of Oxford and external collaborators. Desirable Criteria Experience of programming for data acquisition (e.g. LabVIEW) and analysis, or of offline code for simulation or analysis. Experience in leading the writing of scientific papers. Experience, subject to opportunity, of managing research expenditure within a specified budget. About Our Team The EPSRC Programme Grant 'New Directions in Molecular Scattering: Multiple Pathways and Products' is a joint initiative between investigators in the Institute of Chemical Sciences at Heriot Watt University (HWU) and the Department of Chemistry at University of Oxford (OXF). There are four investigators at HWU: Prof Ken McKendrick (PI), Prof Matt Costen, Dr Stuart Greaves and Prof Martin Paterson; and three at OXF: Prof Mark Brouard, Prof Stuart Mackenzie and Prof Claire Vallance. There are well equipped laboratories at both sites, engaging primarily in molecular beam scattering and laser spectroscopic detection experiments, combined with access to advanced computational chemistry facilities. There are on going collaborations with a range of experimental and theoretical groups within HWU and OXF, elsewhere in the UK, and internationally. The dates of the project are 01/06/2020-31/05/2026. It is supported by £5.9M funding from EPSRC. How to Apply Please submit via the Heriot Watt on line recruitment system (1) Cover letter describing your interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV. Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Tuesday 16th December 2025. Equality and Diversity Heriot WattUniversity is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all. Heriot WattUniversity values diversity across our University community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website and also our award winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers Benefits Calculator Use our total rewards calculator: to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot Watt University.
ABOUT SOMERSET CRICKET FOUNDATION Somerset Cricket Foundation (SCF) is part of the family of organisations that exist to make cricket accessible, available, and enjoyable for people in the county of Somerset. It is one of the 39 County Cricket Boards that makes up the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and is responsible for all ECB programmes in the county board area. Established as a charitable trust in 2021, we are here to facilitate the playing and improvement of recreational cricket in Somerset as well as positively impacting our communities through cricket. This involves working in close partnership with many organisations and individuals as well delivering courses, programmes and projects. Our strategic plan for 2020 to 2025 is linked to the ECB's Inspired Generations strategy to enable a generation to say that 'cricket is a game for me' but we also have many local priorities to ensure we are leading and inspiring our communities, clubs and players to grow and diversify the game. MISSION We will engage, inspire and develop our clubs and communities to improve people's lives through cricket. OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Sustain and develop a thriving network of clubs Develop, grow and diversify the volunteer workforce Take cricket to our communities and make it a game for all Proactively safeguard the game in Somerset Develop gold standard governance THE ROLE Job title: Head of Income Generation Hours & Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per week, permanent Salary: Competitive Location: Somerset Cricket Foundation Offices, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton OVERALL PURPOSE The Head of Income Generation will provide strategic leadership to grow and diversify Somerset Cricket Foundation's income streams with particular focus on developing high value fundraising, while strengthening our grassroots community and public fundraising activities. The role will sit within the Senior Leadership Team and is key to delivering our new strategy built around the following pillars: Clubs, Leagues and Facilities - providing the best possible support to clubs and leagues allowing them to grow and thrive Healthy Communities - using physical activity and cricket to create opportunities for positive social change that unifies and builds social cohesion. Education - ensuring Children and Young People have access to high quality opportunities to participate in cricket. Women & Girls - deliver equity for Women and Girls to play by providing exciting opportunities for clubs to thrive. Governance & Leadership - striving to be the leading sports charity which delivers outstanding impactful outcomes for all. To realise our vision there needs to be significant growth and diversity in our income. The Head of Income Generation will play a critical role in making our vision possible. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership Lead the development and implementation of a multi-channel income generation strategy, aligned with the Charity's long-term goals and values. Prioritise growth in high value income streams, to maximise donor and partnership potential of giving, community fundraising and events and legacies. Embed a support-centric culture across all our income streams, ensuring positive and long lasting relationships with our supporters/donors and wider community. Contribute to the wider strategic direction and leadership of the charity as a member of the senior leadership team. Report to the Managing Director and Board on performance, risk and opportunities across all areas of income generation. Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead on philanthropic income development, through the creation of compelling cases for support and deep, personalised engagement with major donors, corporate partners and trusts. Build a sustainable pipeline of high value supporters and partnerships. Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of senior level relationships. Public Fund Raising and Community Engagement Develop and grow innovative public fundraising including: Individual giving and legacies - building a long term pipeline of committed supporters with a focus on regular giving, digital engagement and gifts in wills. Community fundraising - empowering supporters and volunteers to raise funds locally and through grassroots activities. Challenge events and fundraising events - developing inspiring, high quality events that drive income and engagement. Partnerships - develop long lasting partnerships with local corporate sponsors to enable sustainability of programme delivery. Financial and operational management Set and manage budgets across all fundraising streams, ensuring robust financial management and accurate forecasting. Monitor and evaluate performance using data and insight, driving continuous improvement and informed decision making. External Engagement and Representation Act as senior ambassador for Somerset Cricket Foundation alongside Managing Director with key donors, stakeholders and networks. Build and maintain relationships with sector peers, partners and collaborators to share learning and enhance innovation. Monitor and respond to external fundraising trends, policy developments and sector insights to inform strategy and tactics. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion and the voices of those supported by Somerset Cricket Foundation and SCCC are considered in all aspects of income generation work. Charity Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior leadership team, including at times deputising for the Managing Director when required. Ensure that all activities within the remit of the role comply with relevant legislation, regulation and the charities policies and procedures. Share expertise and give recommendations on legislative and regulatory requirement and best practice across the scope of the role. Ensure the safe, secure and ethical use of all data and information you access. This includes protecting sensitive data, following charity policies and legal requirements and ensuring information is only used for the right purposes. Role model best practices, always fostering a culture of responsible data use Represent the charity as required at events Role model proactive, positive behaviours in line with the charity's values and uphold reputation and integrity of the charity. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Proven track record of senior leadership in income generation, with significant success in philanthropy and at least one of the following: corporate partnership, trusts and foundations, legacies. Strong experience in public fundraising, with understanding of community fundraising, events and individual giving strategies. Track record of delivering and exceeding income targets across a diverse range of income streams. Experience of leading strategy development, managing significant budgets and reporting at Board level. Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and ethical fundraising practices. Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen, with a track record of converting this into practice. Skilled relationship builder, able to engage confidently with major donors, corporate partners, volunteers and stakeholders. Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build high performing inclusive teams. Data literate, with clear understanding of how to interpret data to drive fundraising strategy and performance. Confident communicator and ambassador, internally and externally with excellent influencing and presentation skills. Comfortable operating collaboratively with senior leadership team, with shared accountability for organisational success. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Pension Contributions: Staff are automatically enrolled into our Group Personal Pension Plan after three months. Annual Leave: A full-time annual entitlement of 25 days and 8 public bank holidays. Additional Benefits: Membership to Somerset County Cricket Club and 2 tickets per game at the Cooper Associates County Ground. Flexible hybrid working (3 days office based). Death in Service policy. Company events & social activities. CPD opportunities. Business mileage. HOW TO APPLY If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Managing Director Maralyn Smith at and we will be happy to arrange a call. To apply for this position, simply complete the application form below. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses. In addition to the application form, please feel free to upload a copy of your CV for review where directed. NEXT STEPS Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 at midnight. Interviews: Preliminary interviews online: w/c Monday 12 January 2026. Final Panel interviews face to face: w/c Monday 19 January 2026.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
ABOUT SOMERSET CRICKET FOUNDATION Somerset Cricket Foundation (SCF) is part of the family of organisations that exist to make cricket accessible, available, and enjoyable for people in the county of Somerset. It is one of the 39 County Cricket Boards that makes up the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and is responsible for all ECB programmes in the county board area. Established as a charitable trust in 2021, we are here to facilitate the playing and improvement of recreational cricket in Somerset as well as positively impacting our communities through cricket. This involves working in close partnership with many organisations and individuals as well delivering courses, programmes and projects. Our strategic plan for 2020 to 2025 is linked to the ECB's Inspired Generations strategy to enable a generation to say that 'cricket is a game for me' but we also have many local priorities to ensure we are leading and inspiring our communities, clubs and players to grow and diversify the game. MISSION We will engage, inspire and develop our clubs and communities to improve people's lives through cricket. OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Sustain and develop a thriving network of clubs Develop, grow and diversify the volunteer workforce Take cricket to our communities and make it a game for all Proactively safeguard the game in Somerset Develop gold standard governance THE ROLE Job title: Head of Income Generation Hours & Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per week, permanent Salary: Competitive Location: Somerset Cricket Foundation Offices, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton OVERALL PURPOSE The Head of Income Generation will provide strategic leadership to grow and diversify Somerset Cricket Foundation's income streams with particular focus on developing high value fundraising, while strengthening our grassroots community and public fundraising activities. The role will sit within the Senior Leadership Team and is key to delivering our new strategy built around the following pillars: Clubs, Leagues and Facilities - providing the best possible support to clubs and leagues allowing them to grow and thrive Healthy Communities - using physical activity and cricket to create opportunities for positive social change that unifies and builds social cohesion. Education - ensuring Children and Young People have access to high quality opportunities to participate in cricket. Women & Girls - deliver equity for Women and Girls to play by providing exciting opportunities for clubs to thrive. Governance & Leadership - striving to be the leading sports charity which delivers outstanding impactful outcomes for all. To realise our vision there needs to be significant growth and diversity in our income. The Head of Income Generation will play a critical role in making our vision possible. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership Lead the development and implementation of a multi-channel income generation strategy, aligned with the Charity's long-term goals and values. Prioritise growth in high value income streams, to maximise donor and partnership potential of giving, community fundraising and events and legacies. Embed a support-centric culture across all our income streams, ensuring positive and long lasting relationships with our supporters/donors and wider community. Contribute to the wider strategic direction and leadership of the charity as a member of the senior leadership team. Report to the Managing Director and Board on performance, risk and opportunities across all areas of income generation. Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead on philanthropic income development, through the creation of compelling cases for support and deep, personalised engagement with major donors, corporate partners and trusts. Build a sustainable pipeline of high value supporters and partnerships. Personally cultivate and manage a portfolio of senior level relationships. Public Fund Raising and Community Engagement Develop and grow innovative public fundraising including: Individual giving and legacies - building a long term pipeline of committed supporters with a focus on regular giving, digital engagement and gifts in wills. Community fundraising - empowering supporters and volunteers to raise funds locally and through grassroots activities. Challenge events and fundraising events - developing inspiring, high quality events that drive income and engagement. Partnerships - develop long lasting partnerships with local corporate sponsors to enable sustainability of programme delivery. Financial and operational management Set and manage budgets across all fundraising streams, ensuring robust financial management and accurate forecasting. Monitor and evaluate performance using data and insight, driving continuous improvement and informed decision making. External Engagement and Representation Act as senior ambassador for Somerset Cricket Foundation alongside Managing Director with key donors, stakeholders and networks. Build and maintain relationships with sector peers, partners and collaborators to share learning and enhance innovation. Monitor and respond to external fundraising trends, policy developments and sector insights to inform strategy and tactics. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion and the voices of those supported by Somerset Cricket Foundation and SCCC are considered in all aspects of income generation work. Charity Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership as part of the senior leadership team, including at times deputising for the Managing Director when required. Ensure that all activities within the remit of the role comply with relevant legislation, regulation and the charities policies and procedures. Share expertise and give recommendations on legislative and regulatory requirement and best practice across the scope of the role. Ensure the safe, secure and ethical use of all data and information you access. This includes protecting sensitive data, following charity policies and legal requirements and ensuring information is only used for the right purposes. Role model best practices, always fostering a culture of responsible data use Represent the charity as required at events Role model proactive, positive behaviours in line with the charity's values and uphold reputation and integrity of the charity. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Proven track record of senior leadership in income generation, with significant success in philanthropy and at least one of the following: corporate partnership, trusts and foundations, legacies. Strong experience in public fundraising, with understanding of community fundraising, events and individual giving strategies. Track record of delivering and exceeding income targets across a diverse range of income streams. Experience of leading strategy development, managing significant budgets and reporting at Board level. Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR and ethical fundraising practices. Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen, with a track record of converting this into practice. Skilled relationship builder, able to engage confidently with major donors, corporate partners, volunteers and stakeholders. Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to build high performing inclusive teams. Data literate, with clear understanding of how to interpret data to drive fundraising strategy and performance. Confident communicator and ambassador, internally and externally with excellent influencing and presentation skills. Comfortable operating collaboratively with senior leadership team, with shared accountability for organisational success. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Pension Contributions: Staff are automatically enrolled into our Group Personal Pension Plan after three months. Annual Leave: A full-time annual entitlement of 25 days and 8 public bank holidays. Additional Benefits: Membership to Somerset County Cricket Club and 2 tickets per game at the Cooper Associates County Ground. Flexible hybrid working (3 days office based). Death in Service policy. Company events & social activities. CPD opportunities. Business mileage. HOW TO APPLY If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Managing Director Maralyn Smith at and we will be happy to arrange a call. To apply for this position, simply complete the application form below. Please provide as much detail as possible in your application responses. In addition to the application form, please feel free to upload a copy of your CV for review where directed. NEXT STEPS Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 at midnight. Interviews: Preliminary interviews online: w/c Monday 12 January 2026. Final Panel interviews face to face: w/c Monday 19 January 2026.
Role Summary This vice president will play a key role, devising and executing marketing strategies to support the growth of our institutional business in the UK, which span pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds and insurers. The vice president will partner with client facing business leaders, product strategy, investment teams and broader AM Marketing teams to identify and harness the top commercial priorities and translate them into full funnel plans, fueling our business growth objectives with this critical segment. Position Responsibilities Channel marketing vision and implementation: Research, plan, develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy for AM's institutional and insurance client segment to fuel overall business growth objectives. Brand narrative: Ensure the Asset Management value proposition, and associated institutional derivation and messaging pillars are infused through all institutional and insurance marketing activities globally. Client research: Partner with AM brand marketing, institutional and insurance business leaders to track, manage and analyze client research to determine how AM is perceived by our institutional and insurance clients and identify which perceptions need to be addressed to enable the business to move forward. Campaigns and execution: Develop and execute well thought out, impactful and quantifiable lead generation and client retention campaigns leveraging a range of digital, media and in person channels. Content: Partner with content and product marketing teams, to deliver a content calendar which fully supports the institutional and insurance marketing strategy, including the generation of editorial ideas, and content creation as well as continual improvement across marketing and sales collaterals, social media and Measurement and reporting: End to end reporting and measurement of day to day and campaign related marketing impact, delivering clear MROI and taking active steps to adjust marketing approach as necessary to optimize impact. Risk management: Maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and procedural guidelines for all marketing communications including proactive management of operational risk. Team effectiveness: Drive operational efficiency of the institutional and insurance marketing team, ensuring they are highly motivated, fully engaged and able to operate at scale. Partnership and collaboration: Develop and maintain strong relationships with other AM marketing leaders, EO marketing partners, Corporate Communications, sales and investment heads, and key senior stakeholders across the global organization. Qualifications 10+ years in a similar role within a similar leading financial institution with an outstanding track record with measurable impacts and achievements In depth knowledge of the asset management industry: clients, products, regulations, competitors Well developed strategic thinking with commercial awareness and business acumen Demonstrable track record of working effectively across matrixed, complex organizations with excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills as well as the ability to engage with partners at all levels Ability to present investment views in a thoughtful and well reasoned manner, synthesize information from multiple sources and develop a clear, compelling story Demonstrated integrated marketing skills across strategy and execution; ability to leverage subject matter experts throughout broader divisional marketing team in pursuit of effective outcomes Solid experience in digital marketing, with working knowledge of martech within B2B environments, lead generation, and analytics in order to partner with subject matter experts Ability to work at varying speeds and under timeframe pressure, while maintaining extremely high standards Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS); MBA and/or CFA preferred ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Role Summary This vice president will play a key role, devising and executing marketing strategies to support the growth of our institutional business in the UK, which span pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds and insurers. The vice president will partner with client facing business leaders, product strategy, investment teams and broader AM Marketing teams to identify and harness the top commercial priorities and translate them into full funnel plans, fueling our business growth objectives with this critical segment. Position Responsibilities Channel marketing vision and implementation: Research, plan, develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy for AM's institutional and insurance client segment to fuel overall business growth objectives. Brand narrative: Ensure the Asset Management value proposition, and associated institutional derivation and messaging pillars are infused through all institutional and insurance marketing activities globally. Client research: Partner with AM brand marketing, institutional and insurance business leaders to track, manage and analyze client research to determine how AM is perceived by our institutional and insurance clients and identify which perceptions need to be addressed to enable the business to move forward. Campaigns and execution: Develop and execute well thought out, impactful and quantifiable lead generation and client retention campaigns leveraging a range of digital, media and in person channels. Content: Partner with content and product marketing teams, to deliver a content calendar which fully supports the institutional and insurance marketing strategy, including the generation of editorial ideas, and content creation as well as continual improvement across marketing and sales collaterals, social media and Measurement and reporting: End to end reporting and measurement of day to day and campaign related marketing impact, delivering clear MROI and taking active steps to adjust marketing approach as necessary to optimize impact. Risk management: Maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and procedural guidelines for all marketing communications including proactive management of operational risk. Team effectiveness: Drive operational efficiency of the institutional and insurance marketing team, ensuring they are highly motivated, fully engaged and able to operate at scale. Partnership and collaboration: Develop and maintain strong relationships with other AM marketing leaders, EO marketing partners, Corporate Communications, sales and investment heads, and key senior stakeholders across the global organization. Qualifications 10+ years in a similar role within a similar leading financial institution with an outstanding track record with measurable impacts and achievements In depth knowledge of the asset management industry: clients, products, regulations, competitors Well developed strategic thinking with commercial awareness and business acumen Demonstrable track record of working effectively across matrixed, complex organizations with excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills as well as the ability to engage with partners at all levels Ability to present investment views in a thoughtful and well reasoned manner, synthesize information from multiple sources and develop a clear, compelling story Demonstrated integrated marketing skills across strategy and execution; ability to leverage subject matter experts throughout broader divisional marketing team in pursuit of effective outcomes Solid experience in digital marketing, with working knowledge of martech within B2B environments, lead generation, and analytics in order to partner with subject matter experts Ability to work at varying speeds and under timeframe pressure, while maintaining extremely high standards Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS); MBA and/or CFA preferred ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Overview Be part of an iconic story. At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world - and - endless opportunities to design your future. Immerse yourself in Calvin Klein here! YouTube, Instagram, TikTok About THE ROLE In a constantly changing retail environment, we strive to build the best assortment for each of our retail, wholesale and concession partners based upon customer profile, sales targets and regional retail landscape. Working closely with all key retail and store teams (Merchandising, Wholesale, Retail Operations, and Visual Merchandising), collaboration, strong communication and a passion for opportunity and success are the foundations for this team. Reporting into the Brand & Planning Director, Hub North, the Seasonal Planner plays a key role in delivering the range strategy for a number of divisions for one of our brands. Focusing on our Seasonal ranges, they will work closely with the NOS Planner to ensure a cohesive strategy across the wider offer. Collaborating with Buying and Wholesale counterparts, they are responsible for creating a strategy, which supports business growth, drives ASP (Average Selling price) whilst protecting brand image. Responsibilities include: Oversee total Seasonal strategy for Hub North market for Retail, Wholesale and Concession channels. Plan and deliver higher ASP (Average Selling Price), increase productivity rates, improve option efficiencies and synergies across all channels. Support throughout the budgeting process across Retail and Wholesale. Communicate and collaborate with Central Planning Seasonal range plans and strategy. Ensuring the full range is cohesive and focused. Alongside Buying set division and category plans for the upcoming buy periods and present to Retail and Wholesale stakeholders. Forecast units and value by division and product group. Regularly meet with all key interfaces to review current status, assortment and projections. Manage central planning documents ensuring key deadlines are hit for both Retail and Wholesale central functions. Build ranges that effectively display products to best satisfy customer needs/decision hierarchies across different missions to improve the customer's shopping experience. Determine sizing strategy based on in depth analysis. Support in delivering the planned sales and profitability across the divisions by managing and optimising departments through effective planning and working with Buying and Merchandising for seasonal trading. Work directly with wholesale clients to regularly project/forecast and help determine selection of Seasonal lines. Support on Wholesale Seasonal asset production to support with both Retail and Wholesale selling. Manage monthly/seasonal forecast review and hindsight for Retail and Wholesale. Support post season analysis and feedback creation. Maintain planning data/ fields within various systems: SAP BW/ HANA, Excel. About YOU You're currently performing at Planner level. You build great relationships with teams to Inspire Trust and use your stakeholder management skills to Collaborate to Win You Connect to Consumers and Make Informed Decisions together to deliver customer-centric solutions and achieve great results You have experience working with Buyers to drive out range plans supported by in-depth analysis You have experience working in a faced paced environment and can Adapt Fast to the business needs and priorities You're commercially astute and highly analytical, Making Informed Decisions and communicate with impact across all levels You have in-depth knowledge of the current competitive market place You Stay Curious by questioning, acting and learning every day About PVH We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That's the Power of Us, that's the Power of PVH+. One of PVH's greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here. PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to recruiting, training and providing career advancement to all associates regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or social or ethnic origin. Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Overview Be part of an iconic story. At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world - and - endless opportunities to design your future. Immerse yourself in Calvin Klein here! YouTube, Instagram, TikTok About THE ROLE In a constantly changing retail environment, we strive to build the best assortment for each of our retail, wholesale and concession partners based upon customer profile, sales targets and regional retail landscape. Working closely with all key retail and store teams (Merchandising, Wholesale, Retail Operations, and Visual Merchandising), collaboration, strong communication and a passion for opportunity and success are the foundations for this team. Reporting into the Brand & Planning Director, Hub North, the Seasonal Planner plays a key role in delivering the range strategy for a number of divisions for one of our brands. Focusing on our Seasonal ranges, they will work closely with the NOS Planner to ensure a cohesive strategy across the wider offer. Collaborating with Buying and Wholesale counterparts, they are responsible for creating a strategy, which supports business growth, drives ASP (Average Selling price) whilst protecting brand image. Responsibilities include: Oversee total Seasonal strategy for Hub North market for Retail, Wholesale and Concession channels. Plan and deliver higher ASP (Average Selling Price), increase productivity rates, improve option efficiencies and synergies across all channels. Support throughout the budgeting process across Retail and Wholesale. Communicate and collaborate with Central Planning Seasonal range plans and strategy. Ensuring the full range is cohesive and focused. Alongside Buying set division and category plans for the upcoming buy periods and present to Retail and Wholesale stakeholders. Forecast units and value by division and product group. Regularly meet with all key interfaces to review current status, assortment and projections. Manage central planning documents ensuring key deadlines are hit for both Retail and Wholesale central functions. Build ranges that effectively display products to best satisfy customer needs/decision hierarchies across different missions to improve the customer's shopping experience. Determine sizing strategy based on in depth analysis. Support in delivering the planned sales and profitability across the divisions by managing and optimising departments through effective planning and working with Buying and Merchandising for seasonal trading. Work directly with wholesale clients to regularly project/forecast and help determine selection of Seasonal lines. Support on Wholesale Seasonal asset production to support with both Retail and Wholesale selling. Manage monthly/seasonal forecast review and hindsight for Retail and Wholesale. Support post season analysis and feedback creation. Maintain planning data/ fields within various systems: SAP BW/ HANA, Excel. About YOU You're currently performing at Planner level. You build great relationships with teams to Inspire Trust and use your stakeholder management skills to Collaborate to Win You Connect to Consumers and Make Informed Decisions together to deliver customer-centric solutions and achieve great results You have experience working with Buyers to drive out range plans supported by in-depth analysis You have experience working in a faced paced environment and can Adapt Fast to the business needs and priorities You're commercially astute and highly analytical, Making Informed Decisions and communicate with impact across all levels You have in-depth knowledge of the current competitive market place You Stay Curious by questioning, acting and learning every day About PVH We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That's the Power of Us, that's the Power of PVH+. One of PVH's greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here. PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential. DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to recruiting, training and providing career advancement to all associates regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or social or ethnic origin. Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.
Sustainability that means business Who we are: Sustainability software specialist, AMCS, is headquartered in Ireland, with offices in Europe, the USA, and Australasia. With over 1,300 highly skilled employees across 22 countries, we specialize in delivering technology solutions to facilitate a carbon neutral future. What we do: Our innovative SaaS solutions increase efficiency and boost sustainability in resource intensive industries. Over 5,000 customers across 23 countries already benefit from our Performance Sustainability software, ensuring we deliver practical solutions for improved profitability and environmental resilience across the globe. Our people AMCS offers team members more than just a job, but an opportunity to map out a career with a company that is growing, evolving and setting out new ways of working that are having a positive impact on the world around us. AMCS was established in Ireland and holds onto those local roots and 'start up' mentality with a culture of connection. Connection to our work, our customers, our colleagues and our community that creates a working environment that fosters openness, collaboration and creativity. About the Role We are seeking an accomplished Senior M&A Associate to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Development, this individual will play a pivotal role in leading the execution of our ambitious acquisition strategy. The role is ideal for someone with significant experience in corporate finance, consulting, or accountancy, who is ready to take ownership of complex M&A transactions and contribute strategically within a high growth SaaS environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage end-to-end deal execution, including due diligence, financial analysis, valuation, and project management. Oversee and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery of key milestones across internal stakeholders and external advisors. Originate, evaluate, and prioritize new M&A opportunities, maintaining a robust and dynamic deal pipeline. Conduct in-depth market and target research, including industry mapping, competitor benchmarking, and commercial analysis. Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, legal advisors, consultants, and other external parties. Prepare and present investment cases, board materials, and recommendations for executive decision-making. Mentor and support junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development. Contribute to post-merger integration planning and execution as required. Requirements 5-7 years' experience in M&A or corporate finance, ideally within investment banks, boutique advisory firms, or Big 4 corporate finance teams (EY, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG). Demonstrated track record of leading or playing a key role in successful M&A transactions, preferably in the technology or SaaS sector. Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, with deep expertise in interpreting and analyzing financial statements. Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for C suite and board-level audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial databases and CRM tools is a plus. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast paced environment. Preferred Skills Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgment and the ability to assess and articulate the value and risks of potential opportunities. Experience in post merger integration or value creation initiatives. High energy, self motivated, and proactive, with a collaborative, team oriented mindset. Experience mentoring or managing junior team members. Location & Working Style Remote based role, with flexibility to travel to Limerick as required. Why Join Us This is a rare opportunity to join a high growth SaaS business with a proven track record of successful acquisitions over more than a decade. With the backing of EQT and a clear mandate to continue pursuing ambitious M&A opportunities, you will gain hands on experience across the full deal lifecycle and have a direct impact on the company's growth trajectory in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Sustainability that means business Who we are: Sustainability software specialist, AMCS, is headquartered in Ireland, with offices in Europe, the USA, and Australasia. With over 1,300 highly skilled employees across 22 countries, we specialize in delivering technology solutions to facilitate a carbon neutral future. What we do: Our innovative SaaS solutions increase efficiency and boost sustainability in resource intensive industries. Over 5,000 customers across 23 countries already benefit from our Performance Sustainability software, ensuring we deliver practical solutions for improved profitability and environmental resilience across the globe. Our people AMCS offers team members more than just a job, but an opportunity to map out a career with a company that is growing, evolving and setting out new ways of working that are having a positive impact on the world around us. AMCS was established in Ireland and holds onto those local roots and 'start up' mentality with a culture of connection. Connection to our work, our customers, our colleagues and our community that creates a working environment that fosters openness, collaboration and creativity. About the Role We are seeking an accomplished Senior M&A Associate to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Development, this individual will play a pivotal role in leading the execution of our ambitious acquisition strategy. The role is ideal for someone with significant experience in corporate finance, consulting, or accountancy, who is ready to take ownership of complex M&A transactions and contribute strategically within a high growth SaaS environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage end-to-end deal execution, including due diligence, financial analysis, valuation, and project management. Oversee and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and timely delivery of key milestones across internal stakeholders and external advisors. Originate, evaluate, and prioritize new M&A opportunities, maintaining a robust and dynamic deal pipeline. Conduct in-depth market and target research, including industry mapping, competitor benchmarking, and commercial analysis. Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, legal advisors, consultants, and other external parties. Prepare and present investment cases, board materials, and recommendations for executive decision-making. Mentor and support junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional development. Contribute to post-merger integration planning and execution as required. Requirements 5-7 years' experience in M&A or corporate finance, ideally within investment banks, boutique advisory firms, or Big 4 corporate finance teams (EY, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG). Demonstrated track record of leading or playing a key role in successful M&A transactions, preferably in the technology or SaaS sector. Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills, with deep expertise in interpreting and analyzing financial statements. Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for C suite and board-level audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with financial databases and CRM tools is a plus. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast paced environment. Preferred Skills Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgment and the ability to assess and articulate the value and risks of potential opportunities. Experience in post merger integration or value creation initiatives. High energy, self motivated, and proactive, with a collaborative, team oriented mindset. Experience mentoring or managing junior team members. Location & Working Style Remote based role, with flexibility to travel to Limerick as required. Why Join Us This is a rare opportunity to join a high growth SaaS business with a proven track record of successful acquisitions over more than a decade. With the backing of EQT and a clear mandate to continue pursuing ambitious M&A opportunities, you will gain hands on experience across the full deal lifecycle and have a direct impact on the company's growth trajectory in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Department Brand and Creative Marketing Location Birmingham, West Midlands Salary £44,131 to £51,182per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 01 December 2025 Closing Date 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 21 December 2025 Reference M125008 The full-time starting salary is normally £44,131 per annum, with progression available in post to £51,182 per annum. Grade: G Full Time Permanent Introduction We're looking for an exceptional Design and Production Manager to manage the creative identity and visual brand of our university. If you are a dynamic senior designer with a flair for bold ideas, a passion for brand storytelling, and the leadership skills to inspire a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. Role information Leading the Design and Production team, you'll deliver sector-leading work that is original, impactful and strategically aligned - spanning digital channels, print media, campaigns, events and more. Alongside, you'll drive the University's creative direction, championing our brand and sub-brands across multiple audiences and touchpoints. Leading by example, you'll inspire excellence and innovation, shaping visual brand strategy, defining the look and feel of key campaigns, presenting concepts to senior leaders and ensuring all visual communication strengthens our identity while supporting engagement, recruitment and reputation-building goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team where creativity is valued and your work makes a visible difference across the University. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. Main activities and responsibilities Lead the creation of high-quality digital and print design that showcases the University Manage, mentor and develop the Design and Production team Oversee briefs, workflows and quality assurance to ensure timely, on-brand delivery Champion and implement brand and sub-brand guidelines and toolkits across the University Present creative concepts confidently to senior stakeholders Collaborate with colleagues across Marketing, Recruitment and Communications on integrated outputs Commission and direct photography and other creative services, as needed Manage supplier relationships and approve proofs to maintain quality and consistency Support key University activities, including student recruitment events and Clearing Deputise for the Associate Director of Brand and Creative Marketing when needed Skills and Experience Essential experience and skills Degree-level qualification in graphic design or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in a senior design role across print and digital Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and good knowledge of MS Office Understanding of digital design, including mobile best practice Experience leading and motivating a creative team High attention to detail, strong visual communication skills and creative flair Confident presenting to senior leaders and advising non-specialist colleagues Experience directing photography and managing creative briefs Proven ability to develop and implement brand guidelines Experience in the higher education sector For more information or to book a consultation, please email: Associate Director, Brand and Creative Marketing: The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. Birming h City University is growing in quality and standing, with an academic STEAM agenda at the heart of our ambitions. We are transforming the lives of students and their communities, and want outstanding people to join us in taking us on the next stage of our exciting journey. Our students learn through doing. They are empowered throughout their educational journey, achieving significant educational gain and personal transformation. There has never been a better time to join us. Come and be part of the next exciting stage of our journey. ABOUT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY At the heart of our 2025 Strategy is our mission is to enable our students to transform their lives and to achieve their potential. Through our education and research, and the roles our graduates go on to play in the world, we not only support individuals to transform their lives, but we also play a part in transforming society. Located in the centre of the UK's second city, we are a university with a long heritage of innovation and of making, dating back to our origins in 1843 when we were founded as the Birmingham Government School of Design. Our heritage of making through innovation and its application through knowledge exchange, and of creative research and practice, today finds it expression in our STEAM agenda, in our research and enterprise, and in our commitment to challenge-based learning. Working across disciplines, and delivering impactful research and enterprise, interdisciplinarity is at the heart of the continuing transformation of our academic portfolio. OUR STAFF COMMUNITY Birmingham is home to a rich and diverse range of communities. Our students reflect this rich cultural mix, and we are continuing to work to make sure that this is also reflected in our broader university community. Birmingham City University values the quality and diversity of our staff. Our staff and student community is defined by our core values, which outline who we are as a University and how we work with each other. Our core values are we create opportunity, we think differently, and we build community. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, continuously reviewing and improving our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to improving employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. Our University is located in one of the most culturally rich and diverse Cities in the UK, and it is our ambition to be the University for Birmingham and the surrounding region. The events of 2020 have highlighted the stark inequalities that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities face and we are committed to removing the institutional barriers that our staff and students face and improve the representation, progression and success of staff and students from all backgrounds within higher education. To demonstrate this, we have signed up to the Race Equality Charter to show our commitment. Birmingham City University has been recognised for its progress on LGBT+ equality with a Gold award in the Stonewall Index and have entered the Top 100 Employers 2023 for LGBT+ inclusion. Meanwhile, we are Disability Confident (Committed) and are on an exciting journey to advance our University to progress through the Disability Confident scheme. We are also a Mindful Employer, which means we are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our staff, and we have also signed up to the Mental Health Charter led by student mental health charity Student Minds. Furthermore, we are signed up to The Technician Commitment - a university and research institution initiative supported by the Science Council and Gatsby Foundation - aiming to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research. WORKING AND LIVING IN BIRMINGHAM The youngest city in Europe with under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of the population, Birmingham is a city full of energy and enthusiasm and is a great place to live and work. Based in the heart of England, the city is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Birmingham New Street station has recently undergone major redevelopment, while the city is at the heart of the high-speed rail network, HS2. HS2 will provide new rapid rail travel connecting Birmingham City Centre to London and the rest of the network from the new Curzon Street Station - adjacent to Birmingham City University's City Centre Campus - and will be one of the most environmentally friendly stations in the world. The city's appetite for progression is boundless, and it has been championing innovation since the earliest days of the Industrial Revolution, reflected in Birmingham City University's new STEAMhouse building which opened in October 2022 and is home to an inter-disciplinary community of entrepreneurs, businesses, academic researchers, and students offering a wealth of support to companies of all sizes to boost growth through innovation to address commercial and societal challenges. . click apply for full job details
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Department Brand and Creative Marketing Location Birmingham, West Midlands Salary £44,131 to £51,182per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 01 December 2025 Closing Date 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 21 December 2025 Reference M125008 The full-time starting salary is normally £44,131 per annum, with progression available in post to £51,182 per annum. Grade: G Full Time Permanent Introduction We're looking for an exceptional Design and Production Manager to manage the creative identity and visual brand of our university. If you are a dynamic senior designer with a flair for bold ideas, a passion for brand storytelling, and the leadership skills to inspire a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you. Role information Leading the Design and Production team, you'll deliver sector-leading work that is original, impactful and strategically aligned - spanning digital channels, print media, campaigns, events and more. Alongside, you'll drive the University's creative direction, championing our brand and sub-brands across multiple audiences and touchpoints. Leading by example, you'll inspire excellence and innovation, shaping visual brand strategy, defining the look and feel of key campaigns, presenting concepts to senior leaders and ensuring all visual communication strengthens our identity while supporting engagement, recruitment and reputation-building goals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team where creativity is valued and your work makes a visible difference across the University. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. Main activities and responsibilities Lead the creation of high-quality digital and print design that showcases the University Manage, mentor and develop the Design and Production team Oversee briefs, workflows and quality assurance to ensure timely, on-brand delivery Champion and implement brand and sub-brand guidelines and toolkits across the University Present creative concepts confidently to senior stakeholders Collaborate with colleagues across Marketing, Recruitment and Communications on integrated outputs Commission and direct photography and other creative services, as needed Manage supplier relationships and approve proofs to maintain quality and consistency Support key University activities, including student recruitment events and Clearing Deputise for the Associate Director of Brand and Creative Marketing when needed Skills and Experience Essential experience and skills Degree-level qualification in graphic design or related field (or equivalent experience) Proven experience in a senior design role across print and digital Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and good knowledge of MS Office Understanding of digital design, including mobile best practice Experience leading and motivating a creative team High attention to detail, strong visual communication skills and creative flair Confident presenting to senior leaders and advising non-specialist colleagues Experience directing photography and managing creative briefs Proven ability to develop and implement brand guidelines Experience in the higher education sector For more information or to book a consultation, please email: Associate Director, Brand and Creative Marketing: The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. Birming h City University is growing in quality and standing, with an academic STEAM agenda at the heart of our ambitions. We are transforming the lives of students and their communities, and want outstanding people to join us in taking us on the next stage of our exciting journey. Our students learn through doing. They are empowered throughout their educational journey, achieving significant educational gain and personal transformation. There has never been a better time to join us. Come and be part of the next exciting stage of our journey. ABOUT BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY At the heart of our 2025 Strategy is our mission is to enable our students to transform their lives and to achieve their potential. Through our education and research, and the roles our graduates go on to play in the world, we not only support individuals to transform their lives, but we also play a part in transforming society. Located in the centre of the UK's second city, we are a university with a long heritage of innovation and of making, dating back to our origins in 1843 when we were founded as the Birmingham Government School of Design. Our heritage of making through innovation and its application through knowledge exchange, and of creative research and practice, today finds it expression in our STEAM agenda, in our research and enterprise, and in our commitment to challenge-based learning. Working across disciplines, and delivering impactful research and enterprise, interdisciplinarity is at the heart of the continuing transformation of our academic portfolio. OUR STAFF COMMUNITY Birmingham is home to a rich and diverse range of communities. Our students reflect this rich cultural mix, and we are continuing to work to make sure that this is also reflected in our broader university community. Birmingham City University values the quality and diversity of our staff. Our staff and student community is defined by our core values, which outline who we are as a University and how we work with each other. Our core values are we create opportunity, we think differently, and we build community. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, continuously reviewing and improving our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential. We hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to improving employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. Our University is located in one of the most culturally rich and diverse Cities in the UK, and it is our ambition to be the University for Birmingham and the surrounding region. The events of 2020 have highlighted the stark inequalities that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities face and we are committed to removing the institutional barriers that our staff and students face and improve the representation, progression and success of staff and students from all backgrounds within higher education. To demonstrate this, we have signed up to the Race Equality Charter to show our commitment. Birmingham City University has been recognised for its progress on LGBT+ equality with a Gold award in the Stonewall Index and have entered the Top 100 Employers 2023 for LGBT+ inclusion. Meanwhile, we are Disability Confident (Committed) and are on an exciting journey to advance our University to progress through the Disability Confident scheme. We are also a Mindful Employer, which means we are committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of our staff, and we have also signed up to the Mental Health Charter led by student mental health charity Student Minds. Furthermore, we are signed up to The Technician Commitment - a university and research institution initiative supported by the Science Council and Gatsby Foundation - aiming to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research. WORKING AND LIVING IN BIRMINGHAM The youngest city in Europe with under-25s accounting for nearly 40% of the population, Birmingham is a city full of energy and enthusiasm and is a great place to live and work. Based in the heart of England, the city is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Birmingham New Street station has recently undergone major redevelopment, while the city is at the heart of the high-speed rail network, HS2. HS2 will provide new rapid rail travel connecting Birmingham City Centre to London and the rest of the network from the new Curzon Street Station - adjacent to Birmingham City University's City Centre Campus - and will be one of the most environmentally friendly stations in the world. The city's appetite for progression is boundless, and it has been championing innovation since the earliest days of the Industrial Revolution, reflected in Birmingham City University's new STEAMhouse building which opened in October 2022 and is home to an inter-disciplinary community of entrepreneurs, businesses, academic researchers, and students offering a wealth of support to companies of all sizes to boost growth through innovation to address commercial and societal challenges. . click apply for full job details
The role holder will design, execute and lead a strategy to increase market share, income and debit balances into the UK Media market. The role holder will work closely with other Media specialist bankers across UKC and International Corporate Bank, the business development function, Large Corporate Lending, Credit Risk, Portfolio, Product and Marketing. The role holder will lead Barclays face-to-market with key Media sector professionals, investors, advisers, brokers and complimentary funders to drive more opportunity and business to Barclays. The role holder will have attendance at and contribution to key sector events, publications in addition to Barclays-driven thought leadership. The role holder will contribute to key policy including target market criteria. The role holder will be a portfolio owner of c20 clients (responsible for growth, client satisfaction and control on that portfolio) with the opportunity, subject to experience, for some people leadership. Purpose of the role To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with corporate clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term success. Accountabilities Management of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs. Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations. Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio. Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank. Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, risk management and wealth management strategies and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship. Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses. Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy. Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts. Execution of market research and analysis to support the identification of potential new opportunities, market trends, and customer needs, to develop strategies for business growth. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
The role holder will design, execute and lead a strategy to increase market share, income and debit balances into the UK Media market. The role holder will work closely with other Media specialist bankers across UKC and International Corporate Bank, the business development function, Large Corporate Lending, Credit Risk, Portfolio, Product and Marketing. The role holder will lead Barclays face-to-market with key Media sector professionals, investors, advisers, brokers and complimentary funders to drive more opportunity and business to Barclays. The role holder will have attendance at and contribution to key sector events, publications in addition to Barclays-driven thought leadership. The role holder will contribute to key policy including target market criteria. The role holder will be a portfolio owner of c20 clients (responsible for growth, client satisfaction and control on that portfolio) with the opportunity, subject to experience, for some people leadership. Purpose of the role To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with corporate clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term success. Accountabilities Management of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs. Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations. Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio. Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank. Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, risk management and wealth management strategies and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship. Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses. Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy. Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts. Execution of market research and analysis to support the identification of potential new opportunities, market trends, and customer needs, to develop strategies for business growth. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Associate Director, Business Development - IT & OT Life Sciences Manufacturing (LSMG) - UK Summary of Department Focus: Cognizant is a prominent technology services company that drives modern businesses across various industries. The company has developed Industry Solutions across several verticals and value chains. Our Life Sciences Manufacturing Industry Solutions Group leads digital transformation in manufacturing IT, OT, and Quality control labs within the Life Sciences sector. We enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Our teams guide clients through Pharma 4.0, offering expertise in IT, OT, IoT, infrastructure, and services. The LSM ISG provides end-to-end services, including consulting, systems integration, and support for manufacturing facilities. We excel in process automation, data infrastructure and intelligence, manufacturing operations management (MOM/MES), quality control lab informatics, and Smart Manufacturing. One of strategic growth objectives is UKI region markets and LSMG is looking for a highly accomplished, results-driven sales executive to originate, advance, and close sales opportunities. This individual will be working within our industry community (Client Partners, Client Relationship Managers (CRM), GGM Sales Head, LSM ISG leadership and the UKI MCU (Market Commercial Unit) leadership to drive sales and business development in a high growth environment. Summary Job Description: Drive sales and pipeline for set of accounts and the region. Build strong internal relationships with Cognizant's UKI MCU (Market Commercial Unit) leadership, LSMG Delivery Heads and other core leaders. Key Accountabilities: Closing Sales - The main responsibility and focus of the role will be the growth of our business within UK & Ireland market. Specifically, win new deals in customer account per pre agreed targets. Sales Plan Creation - Developing and executing a growth plan for Life science manufacturing domain within the region. Forecasting - Closely work with delivery and operations team for maintaining forecast consistency for the assigned accounts. Pipeline Management - Among the critical tasks likely be featured in the sales plans, are developing the opportunity pipeline, qualifying high priority deals and winning new business in line with agreed targets. Pipeline tracking and management using Cognizant CRM platform. Demand Generation - To work with UKI MCU teams to identify prospects, create marketing plans and take responsibility to engage new clients in conversation. Proposal and Pricing Development - Understand customer needs and translate them into winning proposals in partnership with the presales / solution and business development teams. Develop deals and pricing proposals as part of a winning sales pursuit. Work closely with the BU & ISG FP&A teams. Client Relationship Building - Build relationships across senior stakeholders in client organizations and developing executive level relationships. Travel - Weekly travel within the market will vary depending on customer and prospect requirements. Key Competencies: Understanding of Manufacturing IT and OT technologies and able to engage customers through deal, solution and transformation shaping discussions. Hands on participation in solution and content development, in response to client requests or RFx. Industry Experience - Demonstrated ability to understand manufacturing business process challenges in life science industry and translating the needs in developing compelling solutions with a strong focus on value delivery. Verbal Communication Skills - Excellent public speaking and presentation skills including the ability to convey a set of complex and detailed deal elements in a compelling, engaging, and easy to understand manner Written Communication Skills - Ability to create compelling sales story lines and PowerPoint decks for presentation to senior executives. Possess the innate ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused, changing environment and work independently in a self-directed manner. Experience: Demonstrable experience working in LS Manufacturing IT or OT sectors, in sales and business development roles. Well connected to the local LS community and experience working with Senior Directors & VP level executives responsible for IT and OT/ engineering and site operations within the local market (UK) Experience working within Manufacturing IT, OT systems integration or consulting businesses, Lab informatics can be added advantage. Experience in proactively growing customer relationships within an account while expanding their understanding of the customer's business. Relationships or experience working with OT technology providers like Emerson, Koerber, Siemens, Rockwell, Aspentech, Tulip etc. to be added advantage
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Associate Director, Business Development - IT & OT Life Sciences Manufacturing (LSMG) - UK Summary of Department Focus: Cognizant is a prominent technology services company that drives modern businesses across various industries. The company has developed Industry Solutions across several verticals and value chains. Our Life Sciences Manufacturing Industry Solutions Group leads digital transformation in manufacturing IT, OT, and Quality control labs within the Life Sciences sector. We enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Our teams guide clients through Pharma 4.0, offering expertise in IT, OT, IoT, infrastructure, and services. The LSM ISG provides end-to-end services, including consulting, systems integration, and support for manufacturing facilities. We excel in process automation, data infrastructure and intelligence, manufacturing operations management (MOM/MES), quality control lab informatics, and Smart Manufacturing. One of strategic growth objectives is UKI region markets and LSMG is looking for a highly accomplished, results-driven sales executive to originate, advance, and close sales opportunities. This individual will be working within our industry community (Client Partners, Client Relationship Managers (CRM), GGM Sales Head, LSM ISG leadership and the UKI MCU (Market Commercial Unit) leadership to drive sales and business development in a high growth environment. Summary Job Description: Drive sales and pipeline for set of accounts and the region. Build strong internal relationships with Cognizant's UKI MCU (Market Commercial Unit) leadership, LSMG Delivery Heads and other core leaders. Key Accountabilities: Closing Sales - The main responsibility and focus of the role will be the growth of our business within UK & Ireland market. Specifically, win new deals in customer account per pre agreed targets. Sales Plan Creation - Developing and executing a growth plan for Life science manufacturing domain within the region. Forecasting - Closely work with delivery and operations team for maintaining forecast consistency for the assigned accounts. Pipeline Management - Among the critical tasks likely be featured in the sales plans, are developing the opportunity pipeline, qualifying high priority deals and winning new business in line with agreed targets. Pipeline tracking and management using Cognizant CRM platform. Demand Generation - To work with UKI MCU teams to identify prospects, create marketing plans and take responsibility to engage new clients in conversation. Proposal and Pricing Development - Understand customer needs and translate them into winning proposals in partnership with the presales / solution and business development teams. Develop deals and pricing proposals as part of a winning sales pursuit. Work closely with the BU & ISG FP&A teams. Client Relationship Building - Build relationships across senior stakeholders in client organizations and developing executive level relationships. Travel - Weekly travel within the market will vary depending on customer and prospect requirements. Key Competencies: Understanding of Manufacturing IT and OT technologies and able to engage customers through deal, solution and transformation shaping discussions. Hands on participation in solution and content development, in response to client requests or RFx. Industry Experience - Demonstrated ability to understand manufacturing business process challenges in life science industry and translating the needs in developing compelling solutions with a strong focus on value delivery. Verbal Communication Skills - Excellent public speaking and presentation skills including the ability to convey a set of complex and detailed deal elements in a compelling, engaging, and easy to understand manner Written Communication Skills - Ability to create compelling sales story lines and PowerPoint decks for presentation to senior executives. Possess the innate ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused, changing environment and work independently in a self-directed manner. Experience: Demonstrable experience working in LS Manufacturing IT or OT sectors, in sales and business development roles. Well connected to the local LS community and experience working with Senior Directors & VP level executives responsible for IT and OT/ engineering and site operations within the local market (UK) Experience working within Manufacturing IT, OT systems integration or consulting businesses, Lab informatics can be added advantage. Experience in proactively growing customer relationships within an account while expanding their understanding of the customer's business. Relationships or experience working with OT technology providers like Emerson, Koerber, Siemens, Rockwell, Aspentech, Tulip etc. to be added advantage
Experience as an Engineer and Architect delivering complex infrastructure solutions and Integration Expert design and solutions on cloud security, including cloud & SaaSsecurity architecture, access control, data protection with a strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Implementing cloud-specific security strategies, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and regulatory requirements, especially those related to data privacy and security. Identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks associated with infrastructure and data platforms, working with the platform engineering team on how to implement. Experience of Architecture Frameworks and application of security principles into strategic architectures Build consensus across CISO and business units with a view to driving the data security solutions across the organization. Expertise in modern data platforms preferably with experience in Databricks and Snowflake implementations. Relevant certifications such as cloud-specific certifications (e.g. "AWS Certified Security - Specialty") would be preferable. Purpose of the role To provide a primary liaison service between the business, technology, and security functions. In order to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and support the mitigation of security risk. Accountabilities Collaboration with stakeholders to understand their security requirements in business processes and IT projects, to enhance overall risk management. Execution of risk assessments to identify and prioritise potential cybersecurity threats that could impact the banks operations and data and guide the implementation of mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant findings to relevant senior stakeholders. Collaboration with business units to develop and implement security policies and procedures for the banks operations aligned to the risk management framework. Management of the implementation, testing and monitoring of security controls across the banks IT systems to ensure the effectiveness of controls and mitigation of risk. Execution of training content and sessions to educate employees, enhance cybersecurity awareness and provide guidance on safe online practices. Management of complex cybersecurity incidents by collaborating with IT teams and response experts to effectively resolve cases through analysis, expertise support and project supervision. Identification of emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and new technologies to address potential risks by advocating the adoption of new security solutions. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Experience as an Engineer and Architect delivering complex infrastructure solutions and Integration Expert design and solutions on cloud security, including cloud & SaaSsecurity architecture, access control, data protection with a strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Implementing cloud-specific security strategies, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and regulatory requirements, especially those related to data privacy and security. Identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks associated with infrastructure and data platforms, working with the platform engineering team on how to implement. Experience of Architecture Frameworks and application of security principles into strategic architectures Build consensus across CISO and business units with a view to driving the data security solutions across the organization. Expertise in modern data platforms preferably with experience in Databricks and Snowflake implementations. Relevant certifications such as cloud-specific certifications (e.g. "AWS Certified Security - Specialty") would be preferable. Purpose of the role To provide a primary liaison service between the business, technology, and security functions. In order to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and support the mitigation of security risk. Accountabilities Collaboration with stakeholders to understand their security requirements in business processes and IT projects, to enhance overall risk management. Execution of risk assessments to identify and prioritise potential cybersecurity threats that could impact the banks operations and data and guide the implementation of mitigation strategies and communicate findings to relevant findings to relevant senior stakeholders. Collaboration with business units to develop and implement security policies and procedures for the banks operations aligned to the risk management framework. Management of the implementation, testing and monitoring of security controls across the banks IT systems to ensure the effectiveness of controls and mitigation of risk. Execution of training content and sessions to educate employees, enhance cybersecurity awareness and provide guidance on safe online practices. Management of complex cybersecurity incidents by collaborating with IT teams and response experts to effectively resolve cases through analysis, expertise support and project supervision. Identification of emerging cybersecurity trends, threats, and new technologies to address potential risks by advocating the adoption of new security solutions. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Asset & Wealth Management - Head of Institutional Marketing, EMEA - Executive Director - London location on London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Role Summary This vice president will play a key role, devising and executing marketing strategies to support the growth of our institutional business in the UK, which span pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds and insurers. The vice president will partner with client-facing business leaders, product strategy, investment teams and broader AM Marketing teams to identify and harness the top commercial priorities and translate them into full-funnel plans, fueling our business growth objectives with this critical segment. Position Responsibilities Channel marketing vision and implementation: Research, plan, develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy for AM's institutional and insurance client segment to fuel overall business growth objectives. Brand narrative: Ensure the Asset Management value proposition, and associated institutional derivation and messaging pillars are infused through all institutional and insurance marketing activities globally. Client research: Partner with AM brand marketing, institutional and insurance business leaders to track, manage and analyze client research to determine how AM is perceived by our institutional and insurance clients and identify which perceptions need to be addressed to enable the business to move forward. Campaigns and execution: Develop and execute well thought-out, impactful and quantifiable lead generation and client retention campaigns leveraging a range of digital, media and in-person channels. Content: Partner with content and product marketing teams, to deliver a content calendar which fully supports the institutional and insurance marketing strategy, including the generation of editorial ideas, and content creation as well as continual improvement across marketing and sales collaterals, social media and Measurement and reporting: End-to-end reporting and measurement of day-to-day and campaign-related marketing impact, delivering clear MROI and taking active steps to adjust marketing approach as necessary to optimize impact. Risk management: Maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and procedural guidelines for all marketing communications including proactive management of operational risk. Team effectiveness: Drive operational efficiency of the institutional and insurance marketing team, ensuring they are highly motivated, fully engaged and able to operate at scale. Partnership and collaboration: Develop and maintain strong relationships with other AM marketing leaders, EO marketing partners, Corporate Communications, sales and investment heads, and key senior stakeholders across the global organization. Qualifications 10+ years in a similar role within a similar leading financial institution with an outstanding track record with measurable impacts and achievements In-depth knowledge of the asset management industry: clients, products, regulations, competitors Well-developed strategic thinking with commercial awareness and business acumen Demonstrable track record of working effectively across matrixed, complex organizations with excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills as well as the ability to engage with partners at all levels Ability to present investment views in a thoughtful and well-reasoned manner, synthesize information from multiple sources and develop a clear, compelling story. Demonstrated integrated marketing skills across strategy and execution; ability to leverage subject matter experts throughout broader divisional marketing team in pursuit of effective outcomes. Solid experience in digital marketing, with working knowledge of martech within B2B environments, lead generation, and analytics in order to partner with subject matter experts Ability to work at varying speeds and under timeframe pressure, while maintaining extremely high standards Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS); MBA and/or CFA preferred ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance. We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year. Financial Wellness & Retirement: We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees' priorities. Health Services: We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices. Fitness: To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount). Child Care & Family Care: We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available. Benefits at Goldman Sachs: Read more about the full suite of class leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Asset & Wealth Management - Head of Institutional Marketing, EMEA - Executive Director - London location on London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom Role Summary This vice president will play a key role, devising and executing marketing strategies to support the growth of our institutional business in the UK, which span pension funds, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds and insurers. The vice president will partner with client-facing business leaders, product strategy, investment teams and broader AM Marketing teams to identify and harness the top commercial priorities and translate them into full-funnel plans, fueling our business growth objectives with this critical segment. Position Responsibilities Channel marketing vision and implementation: Research, plan, develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy for AM's institutional and insurance client segment to fuel overall business growth objectives. Brand narrative: Ensure the Asset Management value proposition, and associated institutional derivation and messaging pillars are infused through all institutional and insurance marketing activities globally. Client research: Partner with AM brand marketing, institutional and insurance business leaders to track, manage and analyze client research to determine how AM is perceived by our institutional and insurance clients and identify which perceptions need to be addressed to enable the business to move forward. Campaigns and execution: Develop and execute well thought-out, impactful and quantifiable lead generation and client retention campaigns leveraging a range of digital, media and in-person channels. Content: Partner with content and product marketing teams, to deliver a content calendar which fully supports the institutional and insurance marketing strategy, including the generation of editorial ideas, and content creation as well as continual improvement across marketing and sales collaterals, social media and Measurement and reporting: End-to-end reporting and measurement of day-to-day and campaign-related marketing impact, delivering clear MROI and taking active steps to adjust marketing approach as necessary to optimize impact. Risk management: Maintaining strict adherence to regulatory and procedural guidelines for all marketing communications including proactive management of operational risk. Team effectiveness: Drive operational efficiency of the institutional and insurance marketing team, ensuring they are highly motivated, fully engaged and able to operate at scale. Partnership and collaboration: Develop and maintain strong relationships with other AM marketing leaders, EO marketing partners, Corporate Communications, sales and investment heads, and key senior stakeholders across the global organization. Qualifications 10+ years in a similar role within a similar leading financial institution with an outstanding track record with measurable impacts and achievements In-depth knowledge of the asset management industry: clients, products, regulations, competitors Well-developed strategic thinking with commercial awareness and business acumen Demonstrable track record of working effectively across matrixed, complex organizations with excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills as well as the ability to engage with partners at all levels Ability to present investment views in a thoughtful and well-reasoned manner, synthesize information from multiple sources and develop a clear, compelling story. Demonstrated integrated marketing skills across strategy and execution; ability to leverage subject matter experts throughout broader divisional marketing team in pursuit of effective outcomes. Solid experience in digital marketing, with working knowledge of martech within B2B environments, lead generation, and analytics in order to partner with subject matter experts Ability to work at varying speeds and under timeframe pressure, while maintaining extremely high standards Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS); MBA and/or CFA preferred ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance. We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year. Financial Wellness & Retirement: We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees' priorities. Health Services: We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices. Fitness: To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount). Child Care & Family Care: We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available. Benefits at Goldman Sachs: Read more about the full suite of class leading benefits our firm has to offer.
Associate Director - Investment Management - Development page is loaded Associate Director - Investment Management - Developmentlocations: London (UK)posted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 17, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-162809 Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered. Associate Director - Investment Management - Development This is a great job for someone who has demonstrable industry knowledge in the development sector showcasing relevant project experience. A bit about the job: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support the Head of Development and Development Directors in shaping, executing, and delivering development business plans. This role involves managing relationships with external joint venture partners while also taking direct responsibility for development management on Aviva Investors-controlled assets. You will lead the creation and oversight of business plans, drive development strategies to maximize returns, and ensure effective capital deployment. Working closely with asset specialists, fund managers, and analysts, you will oversee design teams, manage budgets, and identify innovative opportunities for value enhancement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, maintain market insight, and embed ESG principles into all development strategies. This is a dynamic position requiring strategic thinking, risk management, and collaboration to deliver exceptional investment performance and uphold Aviva Investors' reputation as a leading real estate investor. Skills and experience we're looking for: A track record of delivering development projects that deliver value to fund performance. High quality planning and organisational skills used to channel efficiency and innovation. Experience of dealing with all types of stakeholder in the development process Evidence of innovative thinking and an ability to turn ideas into reality. Analytical capabilities to underpin recommendations to the business, being able to clearly evidence and assess ROI, provide NPV and forecast cash flows, and understand key drivers of IRR and profitability. What you'll get for this role: Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer's leave Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We're inclusive andWe flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.To find out more about working at Aviva take a lookWe interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you.We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to Investors is the asset manager for Aviva, the UK's leading insurance, wealth and retirement business. With responsibility built into our investment processes, we create solutions fit for the future. We have the capital, scale and influence to drive positive change in the world and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we strive to do the right thing for our people, communities.We bring together expertise from over 1,500 people in 14 countries connecting seamlessly as one team to deliver the best of our diverse expertise with every investment.It takes all of us at Aviva Investors to contribute to creating an exceptional client experience, reflecting our innovation in sustainability. Enjoy an inclusive environment, get rewarded for high performance and take control of your development.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Associate Director - Investment Management - Development page is loaded Associate Director - Investment Management - Developmentlocations: London (UK)posted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 17, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-162809 Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered. Associate Director - Investment Management - Development This is a great job for someone who has demonstrable industry knowledge in the development sector showcasing relevant project experience. A bit about the job: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to support the Head of Development and Development Directors in shaping, executing, and delivering development business plans. This role involves managing relationships with external joint venture partners while also taking direct responsibility for development management on Aviva Investors-controlled assets. You will lead the creation and oversight of business plans, drive development strategies to maximize returns, and ensure effective capital deployment. Working closely with asset specialists, fund managers, and analysts, you will oversee design teams, manage budgets, and identify innovative opportunities for value enhancement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills, maintain market insight, and embed ESG principles into all development strategies. This is a dynamic position requiring strategic thinking, risk management, and collaboration to deliver exceptional investment performance and uphold Aviva Investors' reputation as a leading real estate investor. Skills and experience we're looking for: A track record of delivering development projects that deliver value to fund performance. High quality planning and organisational skills used to channel efficiency and innovation. Experience of dealing with all types of stakeholder in the development process Evidence of innovative thinking and an ability to turn ideas into reality. Analytical capabilities to underpin recommendations to the business, being able to clearly evidence and assess ROI, provide NPV and forecast cash flows, and understand key drivers of IRR and profitability. What you'll get for this role: Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer's leave Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We're inclusive andWe flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.To find out more about working at Aviva take a lookWe interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you.We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to Investors is the asset manager for Aviva, the UK's leading insurance, wealth and retirement business. With responsibility built into our investment processes, we create solutions fit for the future. We have the capital, scale and influence to drive positive change in the world and we don't take that responsibility lightly as we strive to do the right thing for our people, communities.We bring together expertise from over 1,500 people in 14 countries connecting seamlessly as one team to deliver the best of our diverse expertise with every investment.It takes all of us at Aviva Investors to contribute to creating an exceptional client experience, reflecting our innovation in sustainability. Enjoy an inclusive environment, get rewarded for high performance and take control of your development.
The role holder will design, execute and lead a strategy to increase market share, income and debit balances into the UK Media market. The role holder will work closely with other Media specialist bankers across UKC and International Corporate Bank, the business development function, Large Corporate Lending, Credit Risk, Portfolio, Product and Marketing. The role holder will lead Barclays face-to-market with key Media sector professionals, investors, advisers, brokers and complimentary funders to drive more opportunity and business to Barclays. The role holder will have attendance at and contribution to key sector events, publications in addition to Barclays-driven thought leadership. The role holder will contribute to key policy including target market criteria. The role holder will be a portfolio owner of c20 clients (responsible for growth, client satisfaction and control on that portfolio) with the opportunity, subject to experience, for some people leadership. Purpose of the role To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with corporate clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term success. Accountabilities Management of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs. Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations. Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio. Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank. Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, risk management and wealth management strategies and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship. Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses. Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy. Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts. Execution of market research and analysis to support the identification of potential new opportunities, market trends, and customer needs, to develop strategies for business growth. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
The role holder will design, execute and lead a strategy to increase market share, income and debit balances into the UK Media market. The role holder will work closely with other Media specialist bankers across UKC and International Corporate Bank, the business development function, Large Corporate Lending, Credit Risk, Portfolio, Product and Marketing. The role holder will lead Barclays face-to-market with key Media sector professionals, investors, advisers, brokers and complimentary funders to drive more opportunity and business to Barclays. The role holder will have attendance at and contribution to key sector events, publications in addition to Barclays-driven thought leadership. The role holder will contribute to key policy including target market criteria. The role holder will be a portfolio owner of c20 clients (responsible for growth, client satisfaction and control on that portfolio) with the opportunity, subject to experience, for some people leadership. Purpose of the role To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with corporate clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long-term success. Accountabilities Management of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs. Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations. Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio. Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank. Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, risk management and wealth management strategies and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship. Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses. Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy. Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts. Execution of market research and analysis to support the identification of potential new opportunities, market trends, and customer needs, to develop strategies for business growth. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges, we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you're passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the 'Financial Freedom Day', that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we'd love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let's have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn't just another legal role - it's your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges, you'll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Wealth Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges, we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you're passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the 'Financial Freedom Day', that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we'd love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let's have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn't just another legal role - it's your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges, you'll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Wealth Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. JBRP1_UKTJ
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges, we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you're passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the 'Financial Freedom Day', that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we'd love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let's have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn't just another legal role - it's your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges, you'll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Wealth Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth at Hedges? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? At Hedges, we don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you're passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. Why Hedges? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law, every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the 'Financial Freedom Day', that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we'd love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let's have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn't just another legal role - it's your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. At Hedges, you'll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. We are looking to hire an exceptional Head of Private Wealth Solicitor. You may see the role advertised in Oxford, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, and London - this is simply to ensure we reach all the talented individuals within our catchment areas and attract the most diverse possible talent pool. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. JBRP1_UKTJ
Overview Certara accelerates medicines using proprietary biosimulation software, technology, and services to transform traditional drug discovery and development. Its clients include more than 2,000 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and regulatory agencies across 62 countries. We are the largest Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometric organization in the world, which enables us to assure that various career pathways are offered which match the ambition and personal interests of our employees! As one of Certara's divisions, we deliver value by integrating advanced simulation approaches into the most crucial drug development deliverables - to inform internal decision-making and strengthen global regulatory submissions. Leveraging our experience in working on thousands of drug development projects on behalf of hundreds of biopharma companies, we bring a track record of success and a broad range of expertise to each assignment. Responsibilities The Associate Director provides leadership for PKPD programming aspects of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics data management by timely completion and high quality of all required deliverables, as well as manages a team of PKPD programmers. Manage and prepare data for state of the art analysis, such as PPK, PKPD, exposure response (efficacy or safety), and C QTc, typically based on CDISC ADaM / SDTM datasets. Manage and prepare data for state of the art NCA analysis, such as ADPC, PP, and ADPP, including the creation of defined packages and reviewer guides. Write, maintain, and develop high quality Programs (R, SAS) to facilitate the construction of analysis datasets. Interact directly with the client on topics around data transfers, dataset specifications, and data queries. Conduct exploratory analyses of PKPD data in support of modeling analyses. Following completion of the project deliverables, you are responsible for the creation of an electronic submission package for future submission to regulatory agencies. Conduct quality control and quality assurance activities on datasets and reports. Initialize or participate in company initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of the PKPD programming process (IT, methodology, automation, quality). Ensure that work is delivered on time and within budget to achieve business results. Provide training and mentor new hires and junior staff, and help to develop data programming skills and Efficiencies. Coordinate the PKPD programming support for projects and assist Pharmacometricians in finding resources. Qualifications BS, MSc, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields. Minimum 10 years' experience and expertise in PKPD programming and analysis, report writing, and regulatory drug submissions. General knowledge of clinical drug development and demonstrated knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacology. Expertise in PK/PD programming with strong quantitative skills applied to develop PPK, PKPD, ER efficacy, ER safety, and C QTc datasets. Expertise in software used for dataset construction (e.g. R, SAS). Strong track record of working in various therapeutic areas. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and trends with respect to data standards. Advanced user of SAS software (SAS9 Base) with proven experience in life sciences and clinical trials. Familiar in working with CDISC data formats. Experience with the R software platform is a plus. Applies innovative approaches to day to day work. Good project management skills. Accuracy, sense of urgency, and quality, timely delivery. Able to take responsibility for executing deliverables according to internal procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Eager to learn and develop. Informed about current knowledge developments in their area of expertise and actively acquires new skills to keep up to date, demonstrating an interest in continuous improvement. Ability to work in cross functional project teams. Excellent team player and team leader skills. Able to work under minimal supervision and make connections across projects. Experience in supervising teams with a strong preference for supervision of PKPD programmers and/or statistical programmers. Certara bases all employment related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Overview Certara accelerates medicines using proprietary biosimulation software, technology, and services to transform traditional drug discovery and development. Its clients include more than 2,000 biopharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and regulatory agencies across 62 countries. We are the largest Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacometric organization in the world, which enables us to assure that various career pathways are offered which match the ambition and personal interests of our employees! As one of Certara's divisions, we deliver value by integrating advanced simulation approaches into the most crucial drug development deliverables - to inform internal decision-making and strengthen global regulatory submissions. Leveraging our experience in working on thousands of drug development projects on behalf of hundreds of biopharma companies, we bring a track record of success and a broad range of expertise to each assignment. Responsibilities The Associate Director provides leadership for PKPD programming aspects of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics data management by timely completion and high quality of all required deliverables, as well as manages a team of PKPD programmers. Manage and prepare data for state of the art analysis, such as PPK, PKPD, exposure response (efficacy or safety), and C QTc, typically based on CDISC ADaM / SDTM datasets. Manage and prepare data for state of the art NCA analysis, such as ADPC, PP, and ADPP, including the creation of defined packages and reviewer guides. Write, maintain, and develop high quality Programs (R, SAS) to facilitate the construction of analysis datasets. Interact directly with the client on topics around data transfers, dataset specifications, and data queries. Conduct exploratory analyses of PKPD data in support of modeling analyses. Following completion of the project deliverables, you are responsible for the creation of an electronic submission package for future submission to regulatory agencies. Conduct quality control and quality assurance activities on datasets and reports. Initialize or participate in company initiatives to improve the quality and efficiency of the PKPD programming process (IT, methodology, automation, quality). Ensure that work is delivered on time and within budget to achieve business results. Provide training and mentor new hires and junior staff, and help to develop data programming skills and Efficiencies. Coordinate the PKPD programming support for projects and assist Pharmacometricians in finding resources. Qualifications BS, MSc, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields. Minimum 10 years' experience and expertise in PKPD programming and analysis, report writing, and regulatory drug submissions. General knowledge of clinical drug development and demonstrated knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacology. Expertise in PK/PD programming with strong quantitative skills applied to develop PPK, PKPD, ER efficacy, ER safety, and C QTc datasets. Expertise in software used for dataset construction (e.g. R, SAS). Strong track record of working in various therapeutic areas. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and trends with respect to data standards. Advanced user of SAS software (SAS9 Base) with proven experience in life sciences and clinical trials. Familiar in working with CDISC data formats. Experience with the R software platform is a plus. Applies innovative approaches to day to day work. Good project management skills. Accuracy, sense of urgency, and quality, timely delivery. Able to take responsibility for executing deliverables according to internal procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Eager to learn and develop. Informed about current knowledge developments in their area of expertise and actively acquires new skills to keep up to date, demonstrating an interest in continuous improvement. Ability to work in cross functional project teams. Excellent team player and team leader skills. Able to work under minimal supervision and make connections across projects. Experience in supervising teams with a strong preference for supervision of PKPD programmers and/or statistical programmers. Certara bases all employment related decision on merit, taking into consideration qualifications, skills, achievement, and performance. We treat all applicants and employees without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, nationality, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental condition, genetic information, military service, or other characteristic protected by law.
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? We don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you're passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. Why us? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. Every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the 'Financial Freedom Day', that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we'd love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let's have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About us: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving us forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn't just another legal role - it's your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. You'll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Want to Help Lead the Future of Private Wealth? Ready to scale your career (and earnings) faster whilst shaping the next chapter of high-net-worth private client services? We don't just protect wealth - we help our clients build lasting legacies. We're looking for a visionary Head of Private Wealth Solicitor to join our dynamic HNW team, delivering exceptional, personal service to some of the UK's most discerning individuals and families. If you're passionate about combining technical excellence with a fresh, modern approach to client care, we want to hear from you. Why us? We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. Every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the 'Financial Freedom Day', that may never come. From day one you will be: • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig Ready to LOVE work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder ? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we'd love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let's have an informal 15 min chat to see where we can both take this . About us: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving us forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were only the fifth employee-owned law firm in the UK and you will have a share in the business' success from day one. There's no 'buy-in' and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure. It's really special and means the world to our employees. The Role at a Glance: Head of Private Wealth Solicitor Oxfordshire / Cotswolds Up to £120,000 Base Salary DOE + Individual & Team Performance Bonus (tell us what you want to earn) Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits in Company EV Vehicle Plus career pathway to Associate Director. Reporting to Directors Location - within 60 mins commute from our offices in Oxford, Wallingford, Chipping Norton Product / Service: Highly-Respected Private Client Law Practice for High Net Worth Individuals Clients: Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome Hedgeholders Your Skills: Best-in-class Inheritance and succession planning advice. Drafting complex Wills. Creation and administration of Trusts. Court of Protection. Support and training. Excellent communication - a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills. Leadership skills. About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant Private Wealth experience with leadership experience (to help nurture & mentor junior members) or the ability to move into a leadership role • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm • Personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • STEP qualification would be highly desirable (which we would support if required) Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team Ready to make the move of your career? This isn't just another legal role - it's your chance to help redefine Private Wealth services and take real ownership of your success. You'll find a high-performing, people-first culture, exciting HNW client work, and a seat at the table from day one. If you're ambitious, values-led, and want to grow faster with fewer limits - we want to hear from you. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
JOB TITLE: Communications Specialist TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant, CST level II UNIT/DIVISION: Partnership and Innovation Division, London Global Office DUTY STATION (City, Country): London, UK DURATION: (11 months) BACKGROUND: The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. The London Office plays a key role in fostering strategic partnerships and engaging UK stakeholders, including the Government, parliament, media, private sector, academia, civil society and the public. London is a global communications hub. Many London-based media outlets are accessed across the world. As such, our engagement with the media in London is particularly important for WFP. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic Communications Specialist to lead WFP's work with London-based media in raising awareness and support for our work. The consultant will develop strategy, manage media relations, create content tailored for UK and global audiences of UK media, as well as work closely with the UK Government communications team and public figures to build support for WFP's mission. In addition, the consultant will ensure that all communications and media engagement activities are closely aligned with WFP's global corporate communications and media objectives, maintaining consistency of messaging and upholding WFP's brand values and strategic priorities across all platforms and outreach efforts. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: To develop and lead the implementation of WFP's media engagement strategy with UK media outlets. To build awareness and engagement with WFP's work with UK based media outlets - for both UK public and global audiences. To create, curate and adapt content for UK-focused outreach. To develop advocacy, campaigns and events in the UK. To collaborate with the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on creating opportunities and content which highlights the impact of UK aid funding to WFP (WFP's third largest donor). To work with and expand WFP's engagement with UK-based Goodwill Ambassadors (GWAs) and other high-profile supporters. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of the London Office, but in consultation with Comms Division in HQ, the consultant will: Strategic Communications & Media Engagement Develop, lead and implement a UK communications strategy in line with WFP global priorities. Cultivate and expand relationships with UK-based journalists and media outlets. Monitor and analyse UK media landscape and identify trends, risks and opportunities for proactive and reactive engagement. Set up media interviews, press briefings, and journalist engagement activities - identifying risks and opportunities for WFP's spokespeople. Draft press releases, media advisories, op-eds and talking points. Content Creation & Digital Communications Produce compelling storytelling assets that highlight WFP's impact. Create and adapt content for use across digital platforms, in partnership with WFP's global communications teams to ensure consistency and alignment. Government engagement Lead relations with FCDO's communications team to amplify the visibility UK-funded WFP programmes. Develop content that demonstrates the impact of UK aid through WFP, including stories from the field, UK aid worker profiles and social media packages. Advise and collaborate with and support WFP Country Offices to gather and produce stories, testimonials, and multimedia assets that showcase the impact of UK-funded programmes. Create joint messaging and communication materials (e.g., press releases, op-eds, digital content) in consultation with the FCDO. Support to Goodwill Ambassadors and High-Profile Supporters Identify, cultivate and coordinate and support the involvement of WFP Goodwill Ambassadors (GWAs) and high-profile supporters based in the UK. Identify and pursue new opportunities to engage influential public figures and celebrities in support of WFP's objectives. Work with WFP's global Celebrity and Influencer Partnerships team to ensure alignment with broader campaigns. Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Track and report on media coverage, engagement metrics and communications KPIs. Evaluate the impact of communications initiatives and recommend improvements. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT A UK communications strategy and implementation plan. Increased awareness and recognition of WFP's work in the UK and by UK based media houses with global reach. Expanded network of UK-based media contacts and an expanded social media presence. Strengthened relations with the FCDO Communications team and WFP Country Office communications colleagues. Daily media monitoring and analysis reports. Press releases, op-eds and media engagement outputs. Digital and print communications content tailored for UK audiences. Content packages or case studies highlighting the impact of UK aid (FCDO) funding to WFP, including multimedia and social content. An expanded group of UK-based Goodwill Ambassadors building awareness and support for WFP's work. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: A first degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field. An advanced university degree desirable but not essential. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in media, communications, or public information. Experience working with or on humanitarian or development sector desirable. Excellent understanding of the UK media landscape and demonstrable experience in media relations and press engagement. Experience working with government stakeholders, including donor visibility work (desirable). Experience working with or coordinating celebrity, influencer, or high-profile supporter engagement (desirable). Experience working with or within the development / humanitarian system is an asset. Skills and Competencies: Well-established network within UK media. Excellent news judgment and ability to identify strategic opportunities for engagement. Excellent writing skills, including development of talking points, media messaging, press releases and op-eds. Comprehensive understanding of digital media, particularly the use of social platforms for news and advocacy. In-depth understanding of UK political dynamics, including ability to interpret political discourse to inform WFP's positioning on global issues. Proficiency in leveraging celebrity partnerships to elevate humanitarian and development issues. Strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills. Languages: Full Fluency in English language. Please note that this is a local consultancy recruitment. Candidates must be residents of United Kingdom (UK) or have a legal work permit there. In addition, candidates must reside within commuting distance of the duty station (London, UK) at the time of application or, if not residing within commuting distance at the time of application, candidates must be willing to relocate to (London, UK) at their own cost before taking up the assignment. WFP shall not be responsible for any costs associated with such relocation nor shall WFP assist or otherwise be involved in obtaining residency status or legal work permits. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within commuting distance of (London, UK.)
Dec 06, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Communications Specialist TYPE OF CONTRACT: Consultant, CST level II UNIT/DIVISION: Partnership and Innovation Division, London Global Office DUTY STATION (City, Country): London, UK DURATION: (11 months) BACKGROUND: The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. The London Office plays a key role in fostering strategic partnerships and engaging UK stakeholders, including the Government, parliament, media, private sector, academia, civil society and the public. London is a global communications hub. Many London-based media outlets are accessed across the world. As such, our engagement with the media in London is particularly important for WFP. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic Communications Specialist to lead WFP's work with London-based media in raising awareness and support for our work. The consultant will develop strategy, manage media relations, create content tailored for UK and global audiences of UK media, as well as work closely with the UK Government communications team and public figures to build support for WFP's mission. In addition, the consultant will ensure that all communications and media engagement activities are closely aligned with WFP's global corporate communications and media objectives, maintaining consistency of messaging and upholding WFP's brand values and strategic priorities across all platforms and outreach efforts. PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: To develop and lead the implementation of WFP's media engagement strategy with UK media outlets. To build awareness and engagement with WFP's work with UK based media outlets - for both UK public and global audiences. To create, curate and adapt content for UK-focused outreach. To develop advocacy, campaigns and events in the UK. To collaborate with the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on creating opportunities and content which highlights the impact of UK aid funding to WFP (WFP's third largest donor). To work with and expand WFP's engagement with UK-based Goodwill Ambassadors (GWAs) and other high-profile supporters. ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Director of the London Office, but in consultation with Comms Division in HQ, the consultant will: Strategic Communications & Media Engagement Develop, lead and implement a UK communications strategy in line with WFP global priorities. Cultivate and expand relationships with UK-based journalists and media outlets. Monitor and analyse UK media landscape and identify trends, risks and opportunities for proactive and reactive engagement. Set up media interviews, press briefings, and journalist engagement activities - identifying risks and opportunities for WFP's spokespeople. Draft press releases, media advisories, op-eds and talking points. Content Creation & Digital Communications Produce compelling storytelling assets that highlight WFP's impact. Create and adapt content for use across digital platforms, in partnership with WFP's global communications teams to ensure consistency and alignment. Government engagement Lead relations with FCDO's communications team to amplify the visibility UK-funded WFP programmes. Develop content that demonstrates the impact of UK aid through WFP, including stories from the field, UK aid worker profiles and social media packages. Advise and collaborate with and support WFP Country Offices to gather and produce stories, testimonials, and multimedia assets that showcase the impact of UK-funded programmes. Create joint messaging and communication materials (e.g., press releases, op-eds, digital content) in consultation with the FCDO. Support to Goodwill Ambassadors and High-Profile Supporters Identify, cultivate and coordinate and support the involvement of WFP Goodwill Ambassadors (GWAs) and high-profile supporters based in the UK. Identify and pursue new opportunities to engage influential public figures and celebrities in support of WFP's objectives. Work with WFP's global Celebrity and Influencer Partnerships team to ensure alignment with broader campaigns. Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Track and report on media coverage, engagement metrics and communications KPIs. Evaluate the impact of communications initiatives and recommend improvements. DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT A UK communications strategy and implementation plan. Increased awareness and recognition of WFP's work in the UK and by UK based media houses with global reach. Expanded network of UK-based media contacts and an expanded social media presence. Strengthened relations with the FCDO Communications team and WFP Country Office communications colleagues. Daily media monitoring and analysis reports. Press releases, op-eds and media engagement outputs. Digital and print communications content tailored for UK audiences. Content packages or case studies highlighting the impact of UK aid (FCDO) funding to WFP, including multimedia and social content. An expanded group of UK-based Goodwill Ambassadors building awareness and support for WFP's work. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education: A first degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations, or related field. An advanced university degree desirable but not essential. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in media, communications, or public information. Experience working with or on humanitarian or development sector desirable. Excellent understanding of the UK media landscape and demonstrable experience in media relations and press engagement. Experience working with government stakeholders, including donor visibility work (desirable). Experience working with or coordinating celebrity, influencer, or high-profile supporter engagement (desirable). Experience working with or within the development / humanitarian system is an asset. Skills and Competencies: Well-established network within UK media. Excellent news judgment and ability to identify strategic opportunities for engagement. Excellent writing skills, including development of talking points, media messaging, press releases and op-eds. Comprehensive understanding of digital media, particularly the use of social platforms for news and advocacy. In-depth understanding of UK political dynamics, including ability to interpret political discourse to inform WFP's positioning on global issues. Proficiency in leveraging celebrity partnerships to elevate humanitarian and development issues. Strong analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills. Languages: Full Fluency in English language. Please note that this is a local consultancy recruitment. Candidates must be residents of United Kingdom (UK) or have a legal work permit there. In addition, candidates must reside within commuting distance of the duty station (London, UK) at the time of application or, if not residing within commuting distance at the time of application, candidates must be willing to relocate to (London, UK) at their own cost before taking up the assignment. WFP shall not be responsible for any costs associated with such relocation nor shall WFP assist or otherwise be involved in obtaining residency status or legal work permits. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within commuting distance of (London, UK.)
