Senior Personal Assistant - FTC 12 months page is loaded Senior Personal Assistant - FTC 12 monthslocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R19735 Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world.We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.This will be a challenging and rewarding role where you will provide a full range of high level support to Partners / Directors. Service levels underpin the firm's commitment to the delivery of exceptional audited entity service.You will provide high level administrative, business and personal assistance within the department and become an integral member of the Business Support team. You will act as a role model, respecting confidentiality at all times. This busy role will also have supervisory responsibilities for other business support staff. You will be responsible for the following: Diary Management Seeks to understand priorities, so is in a position to reschedule meetings when the need arises with minimal guidance. Actively ensures partner is punctual for meetings and is aware of partner's location at all times. Assists partner in managing diary commitments to ensure that internal as well as external reputation is considered when rearranging or cancelling appointments. Keeps partner appraised of changes. Agrees with partner when to consult and when to resolve matters independently. Actively assists partner to prepare for forthcoming meetings. Collates any documents required and has them ready for imminent meetings. Email Management Monitors partner's email account in their absence and provides agreed assistance at other times. WIP and Debt / Workday Actively manages the process of getting bills produced on time and liaises with the credit control team about outstanding debts. Knowledge of using Workday. Produces and understands WIP and provision reports. Maintains provisions and project codes as instructed. Offers assistance and reminders on billing deadlines. CMS and Pipeline Manages partner's CMS contacts: follows up with partner to collect new information after meetings, uses the internet and other external sources to obtain information. Reviews CMS audited entity and contact information on a regular basis. Ensures that audited entity and contact business interests are flagged so that they receive relevant material. Manages the sales and pipeline for each partner, checks their diaries and encourages them to pass on information. Is a confident user of the CMS reporting system. Documentation Produces a consistently high standard of work, at speed and under pressure. Ensures that all documentation is brand and CVI compliant. Researches the Brand intranet and liaises with the Brand and Design team for advice on complex documentation as necessary. Seeks input from others to quality control key documents. Able to generate draft responses to routine correspondence for finalisation by partner. Automatically drafts routine, recurring correspondence. Staff Supervision Leads by example. Adept at delegating. Coaches junior team members in how to manage priorities and negotiate adjusted timelines. Identifies ways in which the team can improve the audited entity experience. Provides guidance, support and motivation to colleagues to help them understand change initiatives. Keeps an eye open for issues and intervenes personally to help resolve them or flags them to line manager. Challenge colleagues who fail to display the firm's values.You'll be someone with: Extensive experience of diary management Advanced level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Previous experience working at PA / Secretary level Exceptional spelling, punctuation and grammar GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Typing speed minimum 50 - 60wpm Ability to readily understand the Group's and Firm's environment, the Firm's structure and culture Ability in exercising initiative, discretion and organisation Be able to identify and evaluate problems and demonstrate the ability to approach and tackle problems effectively Is reliable and punctual and has a flexible approach able to adjust quickly when priorities change. Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times. Is proactive and completes matters arising before being instructed to do so. Work on own initiative and is self-motivated. Forward thinking and anticipates requirements. Strives to suggest possible solutions and actively looks for ways in which they can assist others, using the wider team as appropriate. Is adept at coping with changing priorities and organising colleagues to help meet deadlines or respond to urgent issues. Remains calm and focused when working under extreme pressure. Behaviour and attention to detail illustrates what exceptional audited entity service (ECS) is, encourages others to do likewise and is a role model for how to identify and overcome barriers to ECS. Consistently adheres to the standards set by the Business Support Audited entity Service Charter. Is highly self aware. Trusted to respond to sensitive matters appropriately. Exercises good judgement in deciding when to raise issues. Confident written and verbal communicator. Communicates face to face as much as possible rather than via email. Uses non verbal behaviour to promote open communication. Is confident at speaking at team meetings. Able to relate to people at all levels with ease. Sets an example by treating everybody with respect. Able to be Bold when necessary. Discourages others from dwelling on problems and escalates issues when appropriate to do so. Recognises and takes responsibility for ensuring that skills are maintained up to date and relevant.You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand.At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Senior Personal Assistant - FTC 12 months page is loaded Senior Personal Assistant - FTC 12 monthslocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R19735 Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world.We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.This will be a challenging and rewarding role where you will provide a full range of high level support to Partners / Directors. Service levels underpin the firm's commitment to the delivery of exceptional audited entity service.You will provide high level administrative, business and personal assistance within the department and become an integral member of the Business Support team. You will act as a role model, respecting confidentiality at all times. This busy role will also have supervisory responsibilities for other business support staff. You will be responsible for the following: Diary Management Seeks to understand priorities, so is in a position to reschedule meetings when the need arises with minimal guidance. Actively ensures partner is punctual for meetings and is aware of partner's location at all times. Assists partner in managing diary commitments to ensure that internal as well as external reputation is considered when rearranging or cancelling appointments. Keeps partner appraised of changes. Agrees with partner when to consult and when to resolve matters independently. Actively assists partner to prepare for forthcoming meetings. Collates any documents required and has them ready for imminent meetings. Email Management Monitors partner's email account in their absence and provides agreed assistance at other times. WIP and Debt / Workday Actively manages the process of getting bills produced on time and liaises with the credit control team about outstanding debts. Knowledge of using Workday. Produces and understands WIP and provision reports. Maintains provisions and project codes as instructed. Offers assistance and reminders on billing deadlines. CMS and Pipeline Manages partner's CMS contacts: follows up with partner to collect new information after meetings, uses the internet and other external sources to obtain information. Reviews CMS audited entity and contact information on a regular basis. Ensures that audited entity and contact business interests are flagged so that they receive relevant material. Manages the sales and pipeline for each partner, checks their diaries and encourages them to pass on information. Is a confident user of the CMS reporting system. Documentation Produces a consistently high standard of work, at speed and under pressure. Ensures that all documentation is brand and CVI compliant. Researches the Brand intranet and liaises with the Brand and Design team for advice on complex documentation as necessary. Seeks input from others to quality control key documents. Able to generate draft responses to routine correspondence for finalisation by partner. Automatically drafts routine, recurring correspondence. Staff Supervision Leads by example. Adept at delegating. Coaches junior team members in how to manage priorities and negotiate adjusted timelines. Identifies ways in which the team can improve the audited entity experience. Provides guidance, support and motivation to colleagues to help them understand change initiatives. Keeps an eye open for issues and intervenes personally to help resolve them or flags them to line manager. Challenge colleagues who fail to display the firm's values.You'll be someone with: Extensive experience of diary management Advanced level in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Previous experience working at PA / Secretary level Exceptional spelling, punctuation and grammar GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Typing speed minimum 50 - 60wpm Ability to readily understand the Group's and Firm's environment, the Firm's structure and culture Ability in exercising initiative, discretion and organisation Be able to identify and evaluate problems and demonstrate the ability to approach and tackle problems effectively Is reliable and punctual and has a flexible approach able to adjust quickly when priorities change. Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times. Is proactive and completes matters arising before being instructed to do so. Work on own initiative and is self-motivated. Forward thinking and anticipates requirements. Strives to suggest possible solutions and actively looks for ways in which they can assist others, using the wider team as appropriate. Is adept at coping with changing priorities and organising colleagues to help meet deadlines or respond to urgent issues. Remains calm and focused when working under extreme pressure. Behaviour and attention to detail illustrates what exceptional audited entity service (ECS) is, encourages others to do likewise and is a role model for how to identify and overcome barriers to ECS. Consistently adheres to the standards set by the Business Support Audited entity Service Charter. Is highly self aware. Trusted to respond to sensitive matters appropriately. Exercises good judgement in deciding when to raise issues. Confident written and verbal communicator. Communicates face to face as much as possible rather than via email. Uses non verbal behaviour to promote open communication. Is confident at speaking at team meetings. Able to relate to people at all levels with ease. Sets an example by treating everybody with respect. Able to be Bold when necessary. Discourages others from dwelling on problems and escalates issues when appropriate to do so. Recognises and takes responsibility for ensuring that skills are maintained up to date and relevant.You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand.At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our
Lead offline & direct marketing to drive growth, owning £5M+ budgets, manage agencies, and optimise channels to acquire and retain customers. This role is a 12 month FTC. Changing the world of pet food for good We're a dog food subscription company with a big difference. We create truly tailored food for each and every dog we serve. We start by asking people a few simple questions about their dog. Then we use that information to create their dog's unique recipe - so their dog gets exactly the nutrition they need, in the taste they love, delivered to their door every month. It's clever stuff. We've got bold plans. Having created an entirely new category in pet food, we're now scaling fast - backed by Purina, one of the world's largest pet food companies. You'll join a bunch of smart people working towards the same goals - and a bunch of smart-ish dogs, all working on their own thing. Together, we'll change the world of pet food for good. Build our brand We set ambitious goals. We challenge and support each other in equal measure. At the pace we're moving, we prefer to test ideas and learn quickly rather than spend months building a business case. That means we celebrate when things go right, and we learn when things go wrong. Sound like a team you want to join? Here's how you'll make a difference: The role This role is a 12 month FTC. You will be responsible for: Develop and deliver the offline and direct marketing strategy, covering channels such as events, direct mail, inserts, outbound calls, lead generation, and owned marketing channels (e.g. abandoned basket and referral schemes). Own annual forecasts, laydowns, targets, and budgets ( £5M+) across managed channels. Continuously optimise channel performance through testing, data analysis, and quarterly planning. Work cross-functionally with data, CRM, finance, and brand/creative teams to execute high-impact campaigns and initiatives. Manage and collaborate with external agencies and partners, setting KPIs, reviewing performance, and leading RFPs and commercial negotiations. Track and improve core commercial metrics including CPA, LTV:CPA, and revenue. Build and present data-driven business cases and performance updates to senior stakeholders. Managing your supporting team/direct reports and their development. The skills you'll bring: 5+ years' experience in performance marketing, with ownership of budgets, CPA, and revenue targets. Strong experience in offline or direct/offline marketing channels (e.g. direct mail, print, events, inserts, or similar), and owned channels (experience with referral programmes for example). Proven track record managing multi-million-pound budgets and delivering measurable growth. Excellent analytical skills, using data to drive optimisation and decision making. Experience managing agencies and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice to have: Experience in a D2C or subscription business. Background in pet or dog food brands What's in it for you? Competitive salary, reviewed annually Annual bonus, based on company performance Flexible core hours, giving you true work life balance Hybrid role to ensure this role works for you 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) which increases over time to a max of 27 days 9/10 day working week to enhance your wellbeing without a reduction in pay and leave allowance Optional 5 days unpaid leave and 1 paid volunteer day each year When you need a change of scenery, you can work from abroad 2 weeks every 6 months Health insurance for you, paid by Extended maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay. 6 months at 70% pay Flexible paid care leave to support immediate dependants, people close to you and pets In house L&D team, with access to year round courses to help drive your development 50% discount on all Discounted gym membership What's next? If this sounds like it matches your experience and what you'd love to do, we can't wait to hear from you! If you're unsure whether you fit our criteria exactly, please get in touch anyway. And because we believe that diverse teams perform better, we'd especially love to hear from you if you're from an under-represented demographic. Here's a taster of how our recruitment process works: Once you have applied your CV will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Team. If selected, you will then have a call with the TA Team who will tell you more about us and the role, as well as learning more about your skills and experience. Should you be successful, the next stage will be a video call with the hiring manager. If successful, you will be invited to present a task back to a panel of interviewers. The final stage is a video call with x2 other members of the marketing team to assess cultural and team fit. Our Commitment We're proud to be an active equal opportunity employer. We want to give everyone a fair chance to join us in changing the world of pet food for good. We do this by conducting a structured recruitment process for all candidates, as well as actively promoting our roles to communities that are under-represented at . During your interview process you'll meet some of our team with varying levels of responsibility and experience. We want to give every candidate a fair interview process and if you need any reasonable adjustments made, please let us know.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Lead offline & direct marketing to drive growth, owning £5M+ budgets, manage agencies, and optimise channels to acquire and retain customers. This role is a 12 month FTC. Changing the world of pet food for good We're a dog food subscription company with a big difference. We create truly tailored food for each and every dog we serve. We start by asking people a few simple questions about their dog. Then we use that information to create their dog's unique recipe - so their dog gets exactly the nutrition they need, in the taste they love, delivered to their door every month. It's clever stuff. We've got bold plans. Having created an entirely new category in pet food, we're now scaling fast - backed by Purina, one of the world's largest pet food companies. You'll join a bunch of smart people working towards the same goals - and a bunch of smart-ish dogs, all working on their own thing. Together, we'll change the world of pet food for good. Build our brand We set ambitious goals. We challenge and support each other in equal measure. At the pace we're moving, we prefer to test ideas and learn quickly rather than spend months building a business case. That means we celebrate when things go right, and we learn when things go wrong. Sound like a team you want to join? Here's how you'll make a difference: The role This role is a 12 month FTC. You will be responsible for: Develop and deliver the offline and direct marketing strategy, covering channels such as events, direct mail, inserts, outbound calls, lead generation, and owned marketing channels (e.g. abandoned basket and referral schemes). Own annual forecasts, laydowns, targets, and budgets ( £5M+) across managed channels. Continuously optimise channel performance through testing, data analysis, and quarterly planning. Work cross-functionally with data, CRM, finance, and brand/creative teams to execute high-impact campaigns and initiatives. Manage and collaborate with external agencies and partners, setting KPIs, reviewing performance, and leading RFPs and commercial negotiations. Track and improve core commercial metrics including CPA, LTV:CPA, and revenue. Build and present data-driven business cases and performance updates to senior stakeholders. Managing your supporting team/direct reports and their development. The skills you'll bring: 5+ years' experience in performance marketing, with ownership of budgets, CPA, and revenue targets. Strong experience in offline or direct/offline marketing channels (e.g. direct mail, print, events, inserts, or similar), and owned channels (experience with referral programmes for example). Proven track record managing multi-million-pound budgets and delivering measurable growth. Excellent analytical skills, using data to drive optimisation and decision making. Experience managing agencies and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated campaigns. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Nice to have: Experience in a D2C or subscription business. Background in pet or dog food brands What's in it for you? Competitive salary, reviewed annually Annual bonus, based on company performance Flexible core hours, giving you true work life balance Hybrid role to ensure this role works for you 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) which increases over time to a max of 27 days 9/10 day working week to enhance your wellbeing without a reduction in pay and leave allowance Optional 5 days unpaid leave and 1 paid volunteer day each year When you need a change of scenery, you can work from abroad 2 weeks every 6 months Health insurance for you, paid by Extended maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay. 6 months at 70% pay Flexible paid care leave to support immediate dependants, people close to you and pets In house L&D team, with access to year round courses to help drive your development 50% discount on all Discounted gym membership What's next? If this sounds like it matches your experience and what you'd love to do, we can't wait to hear from you! If you're unsure whether you fit our criteria exactly, please get in touch anyway. And because we believe that diverse teams perform better, we'd especially love to hear from you if you're from an under-represented demographic. Here's a taster of how our recruitment process works: Once you have applied your CV will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Team. If selected, you will then have a call with the TA Team who will tell you more about us and the role, as well as learning more about your skills and experience. Should you be successful, the next stage will be a video call with the hiring manager. If successful, you will be invited to present a task back to a panel of interviewers. The final stage is a video call with x2 other members of the marketing team to assess cultural and team fit. Our Commitment We're proud to be an active equal opportunity employer. We want to give everyone a fair chance to join us in changing the world of pet food for good. We do this by conducting a structured recruitment process for all candidates, as well as actively promoting our roles to communities that are under-represented at . During your interview process you'll meet some of our team with varying levels of responsibility and experience. We want to give every candidate a fair interview process and if you need any reasonable adjustments made, please let us know.
Lead a cross-functional team to deliver scalable, high-quality software, blending hands-on coding, architecture, and mentoring to fuel growth. This role is a 12 month FTC. Changing the world of pet food for good We're , a dog food subscription company with a big difference. We create truly tailored food for each and every dog we serve. We start by asking people a few simple questions about their dog. Then we use that information to create their dog's unique recipe - so their dog gets exactly the nutrition they need, in the taste they love, delivered to their door every month. It's clever stuff. We've got bold plans. Having created an entirely new category in pet food, we're now scaling fast - backed by Purina, one of the world's largest pet food companies. You'll join a bunch of smart people working towards the same goals - and a bunch of smart-ish dogs, all working on their own thing. Together, we'll change the world of pet food for good. Build our brand We're building an international brand, fast. We set ambitious goals. We challenge and support each other in equal measure. At the pace we're moving, we prefer to test ideas and learn quickly rather than spend months building a business case. That means we celebrate when things go right, and we learn when things go wrong. Sound like a team you want to join? Here's how you'll make a difference: As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll lead a cross-functional squad in delivering high-quality, scalable software that drives business growth. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, project delivery, and stakeholder collaboration. From guiding architecture and writing code to prioritising work and mentoring engineers, you'll create a high-performing team aligned with our company's goals. You'll play a key role in how we scale, delivering features that improve the customer experience, drive operational efficiency, and support our expansion across markets. This role is a 12 month FTC. The role Technical leadership & architecture: Provide clear technical direction and architectural input for squad initiatives Own the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems Conduct comprehensive code reviews and contribute hands-on when needed Research and propose relevant new technologies or tools to improve outcomes Ensure comprehensive documentation for systems owned by the squad People leadership Conduct regular 1:1s and career conversations Support the personal and technical development of engineers in the squad Set clear priorities and expectations for team members Create a collaborative, inclusive, and feedback-driven engineering culture Delivery & execution: Drive sprint ceremonies (planning, refinement, retrospectives, standups) Work with Product Managers and Product Designers to plan and deliver high-impact features Provide high-level and low-level estimates during discovery and planning Be accountable for sprint commitments and velocity tracking Coordinate with other squads to manage dependencies Ensure support requests are triaged and actioned appropriately Stakeholder management & cross-functional collaboration: Partner with PM/PD to define and maintain the squad roadmap Provide context to engineers on how their work contributes to company OKRs Communicate squad progress and risks to wider stakeholders Help prioritise and sequence work based on business impact About you: You've led cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced, product-led environment You're comfortable balancing hands-on coding with coaching, planning, and delivery You have experience architecting scalable systems and working in distributed environments You're highly collaborative, able to partner with Product, Design, and other stakeholders You're passionate about engineering excellence, team growth, and continuous improvement What's in it for you? Competitive salary, reviewed annually Flexible core hours, giving you true work life balance Hybrid role to ensure this role works for you 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) which increases over time to a max of 27 days 9/10 day working week to enhance your wellbeing without a reduction in pay and leave allowance Optional 5 days unpaid leave and 1 paid volunteer day each year When you need a change of scenery, you can work from abroad 2 weeks every 6 months Health insurance for you, paid by Extended maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay. 6 months at 70% pay Flexible paid care leave to support immediate dependants, people close to you and pets In house L&D team, with access to year round courses to help drive your development 50% discount on all Discounted gym membership What's next? If this sounds like it matches your experience and what you'd love to do, we can't wait to hear from you! If you're unsure whether you fit our criteria exactly, please get in touch anyway. And because we believe that diverse teams perform better, we'd especially love to hear from you if you're from an under-represented demographic. Here's a taster of how our recruitment process works: Once you have applied your CV will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Team. If selected, you will then have a call with the TA Team who will tell you more about us and the role, as well as learning more about your skills and experience. Should you be successful, the next stage will be a video call with the hiring manager. If successful, you will be invited to present a task back to a panel of interviewers. The final stage is a video call with our wider Squad Leads. Our Commitment We're proud to be an active equal opportunity employer. We want to give everyone a fair chance to join us in changing the world of pet food for good. We do this by conducting a structured recruitment process for all candidates, as well as actively promoting our roles to communities that are under-represented at . During your interview process you'll meet some of our team with varying levels of responsibility and experience. We want to give every candidate a fair interview process and if you need any reasonable adjustments made, please let us know.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Lead a cross-functional team to deliver scalable, high-quality software, blending hands-on coding, architecture, and mentoring to fuel growth. This role is a 12 month FTC. Changing the world of pet food for good We're , a dog food subscription company with a big difference. We create truly tailored food for each and every dog we serve. We start by asking people a few simple questions about their dog. Then we use that information to create their dog's unique recipe - so their dog gets exactly the nutrition they need, in the taste they love, delivered to their door every month. It's clever stuff. We've got bold plans. Having created an entirely new category in pet food, we're now scaling fast - backed by Purina, one of the world's largest pet food companies. You'll join a bunch of smart people working towards the same goals - and a bunch of smart-ish dogs, all working on their own thing. Together, we'll change the world of pet food for good. Build our brand We're building an international brand, fast. We set ambitious goals. We challenge and support each other in equal measure. At the pace we're moving, we prefer to test ideas and learn quickly rather than spend months building a business case. That means we celebrate when things go right, and we learn when things go wrong. Sound like a team you want to join? Here's how you'll make a difference: As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll lead a cross-functional squad in delivering high-quality, scalable software that drives business growth. You'll combine hands-on technical expertise with people leadership, project delivery, and stakeholder collaboration. From guiding architecture and writing code to prioritising work and mentoring engineers, you'll create a high-performing team aligned with our company's goals. You'll play a key role in how we scale, delivering features that improve the customer experience, drive operational efficiency, and support our expansion across markets. This role is a 12 month FTC. The role Technical leadership & architecture: Provide clear technical direction and architectural input for squad initiatives Own the design of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems Conduct comprehensive code reviews and contribute hands-on when needed Research and propose relevant new technologies or tools to improve outcomes Ensure comprehensive documentation for systems owned by the squad People leadership Conduct regular 1:1s and career conversations Support the personal and technical development of engineers in the squad Set clear priorities and expectations for team members Create a collaborative, inclusive, and feedback-driven engineering culture Delivery & execution: Drive sprint ceremonies (planning, refinement, retrospectives, standups) Work with Product Managers and Product Designers to plan and deliver high-impact features Provide high-level and low-level estimates during discovery and planning Be accountable for sprint commitments and velocity tracking Coordinate with other squads to manage dependencies Ensure support requests are triaged and actioned appropriately Stakeholder management & cross-functional collaboration: Partner with PM/PD to define and maintain the squad roadmap Provide context to engineers on how their work contributes to company OKRs Communicate squad progress and risks to wider stakeholders Help prioritise and sequence work based on business impact About you: You've led cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced, product-led environment You're comfortable balancing hands-on coding with coaching, planning, and delivery You have experience architecting scalable systems and working in distributed environments You're highly collaborative, able to partner with Product, Design, and other stakeholders You're passionate about engineering excellence, team growth, and continuous improvement What's in it for you? Competitive salary, reviewed annually Flexible core hours, giving you true work life balance Hybrid role to ensure this role works for you 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) which increases over time to a max of 27 days 9/10 day working week to enhance your wellbeing without a reduction in pay and leave allowance Optional 5 days unpaid leave and 1 paid volunteer day each year When you need a change of scenery, you can work from abroad 2 weeks every 6 months Health insurance for you, paid by Extended maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay. 6 months at 70% pay Flexible paid care leave to support immediate dependants, people close to you and pets In house L&D team, with access to year round courses to help drive your development 50% discount on all Discounted gym membership What's next? If this sounds like it matches your experience and what you'd love to do, we can't wait to hear from you! If you're unsure whether you fit our criteria exactly, please get in touch anyway. And because we believe that diverse teams perform better, we'd especially love to hear from you if you're from an under-represented demographic. Here's a taster of how our recruitment process works: Once you have applied your CV will be reviewed by the Talent Acquisition Team. If selected, you will then have a call with the TA Team who will tell you more about us and the role, as well as learning more about your skills and experience. Should you be successful, the next stage will be a video call with the hiring manager. If successful, you will be invited to present a task back to a panel of interviewers. The final stage is a video call with our wider Squad Leads. Our Commitment We're proud to be an active equal opportunity employer. We want to give everyone a fair chance to join us in changing the world of pet food for good. We do this by conducting a structured recruitment process for all candidates, as well as actively promoting our roles to communities that are under-represented at . During your interview process you'll meet some of our team with varying levels of responsibility and experience. We want to give every candidate a fair interview process and if you need any reasonable adjustments made, please let us know.
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists
Rochester, Kent
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for the Senior Events Manager in order to cover maternity leave. As Senior Events Manager, you will take ownership of the full event lifecycle from concept through to delivery and evaluation. You ll play a key role in enhancing existing events, introducing fresh ideas, and ensuring every participant has an exceptional experience. Working closely with internal teams, volunteers, and external suppliers, you ll ensure events are delivered safely, professionally, and to a high standard. You will also line manage and support an Events Manager, helping to drive performance and development within the team. Key responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination, marketing, and delivery of a diverse events programme Manage events end to end, including logistics, supplier coordination, and on the day delivery Ensure all events meet safety and compliance standards, including risk assessments Develop creative, engaging supporter journeys to maximise participation and fundraising Monitor budgets, track income and expenditure, and report on performance Conduct post-event evaluations and use data insights to improve future events Build strong relationships with supporters, stakeholders, and partners Collaborate with marketing teams to promote events and maintain brand consistency Identify new opportunities to grow income and supporter engagement Manage fundraising platforms such as Enthuse, GivePanel, and JustGiving Provide leadership, coaching, and support to a direct report About you: You re an experienced events professional with a passion for delivering high-quality experiences and driving results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are confident managing multiple priorities. You will bring: Proven experience delivering a wide range of events from planning to execution Strong project management and organisational skills Excellent communication and relationship building abilities . Full clean driving license Salary: £38,000- £42,000 per annum Location: Rochester Airport, Kent Contract type: 12 months FTC, full time Closing date: On rolling basis Interview: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful charity to recruit for the Senior Events Manager in order to cover maternity leave. As Senior Events Manager, you will take ownership of the full event lifecycle from concept through to delivery and evaluation. You ll play a key role in enhancing existing events, introducing fresh ideas, and ensuring every participant has an exceptional experience. Working closely with internal teams, volunteers, and external suppliers, you ll ensure events are delivered safely, professionally, and to a high standard. You will also line manage and support an Events Manager, helping to drive performance and development within the team. Key responsibilities Lead the planning, coordination, marketing, and delivery of a diverse events programme Manage events end to end, including logistics, supplier coordination, and on the day delivery Ensure all events meet safety and compliance standards, including risk assessments Develop creative, engaging supporter journeys to maximise participation and fundraising Monitor budgets, track income and expenditure, and report on performance Conduct post-event evaluations and use data insights to improve future events Build strong relationships with supporters, stakeholders, and partners Collaborate with marketing teams to promote events and maintain brand consistency Identify new opportunities to grow income and supporter engagement Manage fundraising platforms such as Enthuse, GivePanel, and JustGiving Provide leadership, coaching, and support to a direct report About you: You re an experienced events professional with a passion for delivering high-quality experiences and driving results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are confident managing multiple priorities. You will bring: Proven experience delivering a wide range of events from planning to execution Strong project management and organisational skills Excellent communication and relationship building abilities . Full clean driving license Salary: £38,000- £42,000 per annum Location: Rochester Airport, Kent Contract type: 12 months FTC, full time Closing date: On rolling basis Interview: TBC Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
