About Advantage Mentoring We are specialists in partnering The NHS with the charitable arms of professional football clubs: known as Club Community Organisations (CCO). We harness the power of professional football club s community organisations to deliver mental health mentoring programmes which provide solutions to key community challenges. Our vision is to create a transformative network where anchor institutions and CCOs collaborate seamlessly to deliver sustainable, impactful mental health and well-being support to local communities. We aim to fill the gaps in existing healthcare and wellbeing services by harnessing the unique position that CCOs have in local communities and providing effective programmes that meet people at their point and place of need. Our goals are to continue tackling and reducing health inequalities, increase equal access to mental health support and provide better experiences and outcomes for our participants. About the role and its purpose You will be responsible for Advantage s income and business development activity You will lead a broad range of income generating activities and manage relationships with stakeholders You will be responsible for growing income from a variety of sources, income streams and relationships You will have a clear priority focus on converting pilot and seed-funded contracts to longer-term sustainable contracts and developing donations and project funding Key tasks & responsibilities Income generation Use your skills, creativity and experience to develop our income generation strategy Develop ideas for creative sponsorship and funding opportunities, putting together and submitting proposal and tender documents; identifying suitable partners; presenting proposals and closing deals Converting pilot and seed-funded contracts to longer-term sustainable contracts e.g. current Postcode Lottery agreement in the North-East converting to a long-term contract with North-East and North Cumbria ICB (more information to this can be given at interview stage) Support drawing up and negotiating contracts and ensuring delivery Work with stakeholders and our internal team to scope and develop exciting new opportunities Develop and steward fundraising and donor relationships in order to increase income Deliver on agreed income targets Partnerships and Networks Build and maintain a network of strategic key external contacts that can support Advantage Mentoring s work. Stakeholders will be from private, public and third sector groups. Take an active role in representing Advantage Mentoring to appropriate Trusts and Foundations Develop a work plan for private sector and philanthropic engagement to achieve a joined up and coherent approach to engaging with commercial organisations across multiple outcomes (financial, brand awareness, influencing policy and support-in-kind) Communication, marketing and external relations Work with Communications colleagues to create materials that will attract new strategic partners, for example highly targeted work aimed at specific sectors being clear about the value of partnering with Advantage Mentoring Represent Advantage Mentoring with external audiences (in the media, at events, in meetings with senior stakeholders) Strategic Leadership Develop and implement Advantage s income generation strategy and policies, as a part of the Leadership Team Ensure that partner organisations understand and commit to our values Management Oversee the business development pipeline and ensure that enough proposals are being submitted to make the achievement of income targets probable Provide income generation information to the Managing Director and participate in Executive Team meetings and Board meetings Report to the Board on income generation as required. Maintain a thorough understanding of financial targets and progress Work alongside the Head of Operations & Projects to make sure projects are properly initiated and well managed to ensure all contractual obligations are achieved Work closely with the PR/Comms Manager to support the awareness of the organisation s work on a national and local level Reporting Utilise the project bids pipeline spreadsheet and capacity spreadsheet to inform planning and resourcing Maintain an effective database of Grants, Trust and Foundation contacts Monitor digital income streams to ensure they are effective and opportunities are secured Work in collaboration with the communications team to build brand awareness, and promote income generation and impact developing content for key messaging, PR, and branding materials to support effective marketing of the organisation Design and develop key income generation materials to enhance our external visibility including extending our profile via submissions for awards and recognition programmes Plan and support events for awareness raising and dissemination of our work Ensure systems and processes for managing data comply with the organisation s data protection obligations, charity law and GDPR Develop robust systems for the effective stewardship and reporting to supporters of our work Essential Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities Experience Substantial experience of income generation and development activity, including • Handling key clients • Preparing, costing, pitching and closing proposals • Completing tender documents for submission • Ensuring delivery of initiatives on time and within budget to the satisfaction of all parties Experience of working with corporate partners, establishing and delivering impactful, strategic partnerships with the commercial sector Experience in developing and stewarding fundraising and donor relationships Experience of building and sustaining relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders Understanding of impact measurement frameworks Knowledge & Skills Skilled in working with a wide range of organisations and stakeholders Excellent communication and influencing skills Good knowledge of the public, private and third sector Excellent organisational and planning skills Ability to set and meet deadlines Excellent written communications skills, including ability to write persuasive and engaging content IT skills (able to use Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases) Ability to work in a pressured environment and work to deadlines. Personal Qualities Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards and takes responsibility Entrepreneurial, innovative, personable, collaborative and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative Able to represent Advantage Mentoring, reflecting its values and priorities Able to encourage contributions and involvement from a broad and diverse range of staff by being visible and accessible Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment Ability to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner and confidence to deal with different priorities and differing views. Ability to manage expectations. Diplomacy and ability to deal with difficult situations. Strong delivery focus, with the ability to drive progress forward and a concern for results and achieving goals. Confident communicator Ability to quickly build credibility internally and externally Ability to work in partnership and with flexibility Excellent attention to detail Proactive, thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas Other Ability to undertake travel around England if/as needed with possible overnight stays Values & Behaviours Collaborative Advantage collaborates with anchor institutions and CCOs to deliver preventative, engaging, and accessible healthcare to those in the community who need it. Our programmes are co-designed and tailored to local needs whilst building sustainable local and national networks. Inclusive Advantage aims to give people the opportunity to access our programmes regardless of their race, gender, or socioeconomic class. We believe in creating equal opportunities and breaking down barriers to ensure everyone can benefit from our services. Supportive Our mental health programmes increase equal access to care, delivering better experiences and outcomes through evidence-based practices and continuous improvement. Advantage widens access to services closer to home, reduces unnecessary delays, and unburdens other anchor institutions by building capacity to support people. Impactful We specialise in creating sustainable partnerships between CCOs and anchor institutions harnessing each entity s strengths to form a unified support network. Our tailored project and performance management packages ensure ongoing quality assurance, improvement, and responsive adaptations to meet the evolving needs of our partners and their communities. Advantage Mentoring CIC positively encourages applications from suitable qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status . click apply for full job details
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
About Advantage Mentoring We are specialists in partnering The NHS with the charitable arms of professional football clubs: known as Club Community Organisations (CCO). We harness the power of professional football club s community organisations to deliver mental health mentoring programmes which provide solutions to key community challenges. Our vision is to create a transformative network where anchor institutions and CCOs collaborate seamlessly to deliver sustainable, impactful mental health and well-being support to local communities. We aim to fill the gaps in existing healthcare and wellbeing services by harnessing the unique position that CCOs have in local communities and providing effective programmes that meet people at their point and place of need. Our goals are to continue tackling and reducing health inequalities, increase equal access to mental health support and provide better experiences and outcomes for our participants. About the role and its purpose You will be responsible for Advantage s income and business development activity You will lead a broad range of income generating activities and manage relationships with stakeholders You will be responsible for growing income from a variety of sources, income streams and relationships You will have a clear priority focus on converting pilot and seed-funded contracts to longer-term sustainable contracts and developing donations and project funding Key tasks & responsibilities Income generation Use your skills, creativity and experience to develop our income generation strategy Develop ideas for creative sponsorship and funding opportunities, putting together and submitting proposal and tender documents; identifying suitable partners; presenting proposals and closing deals Converting pilot and seed-funded contracts to longer-term sustainable contracts e.g. current Postcode Lottery agreement in the North-East converting to a long-term contract with North-East and North Cumbria ICB (more information to this can be given at interview stage) Support drawing up and negotiating contracts and ensuring delivery Work with stakeholders and our internal team to scope and develop exciting new opportunities Develop and steward fundraising and donor relationships in order to increase income Deliver on agreed income targets Partnerships and Networks Build and maintain a network of strategic key external contacts that can support Advantage Mentoring s work. Stakeholders will be from private, public and third sector groups. Take an active role in representing Advantage Mentoring to appropriate Trusts and Foundations Develop a work plan for private sector and philanthropic engagement to achieve a joined up and coherent approach to engaging with commercial organisations across multiple outcomes (financial, brand awareness, influencing policy and support-in-kind) Communication, marketing and external relations Work with Communications colleagues to create materials that will attract new strategic partners, for example highly targeted work aimed at specific sectors being clear about the value of partnering with Advantage Mentoring Represent Advantage Mentoring with external audiences (in the media, at events, in meetings with senior stakeholders) Strategic Leadership Develop and implement Advantage s income generation strategy and policies, as a part of the Leadership Team Ensure that partner organisations understand and commit to our values Management Oversee the business development pipeline and ensure that enough proposals are being submitted to make the achievement of income targets probable Provide income generation information to the Managing Director and participate in Executive Team meetings and Board meetings Report to the Board on income generation as required. Maintain a thorough understanding of financial targets and progress Work alongside the Head of Operations & Projects to make sure projects are properly initiated and well managed to ensure all contractual obligations are achieved Work closely with the PR/Comms Manager to support the awareness of the organisation s work on a national and local level Reporting Utilise the project bids pipeline spreadsheet and capacity spreadsheet to inform planning and resourcing Maintain an effective database of Grants, Trust and Foundation contacts Monitor digital income streams to ensure they are effective and opportunities are secured Work in collaboration with the communications team to build brand awareness, and promote income generation and impact developing content for key messaging, PR, and branding materials to support effective marketing of the organisation Design and develop key income generation materials to enhance our external visibility including extending our profile via submissions for awards and recognition programmes Plan and support events for awareness raising and dissemination of our work Ensure systems and processes for managing data comply with the organisation s data protection obligations, charity law and GDPR Develop robust systems for the effective stewardship and reporting to supporters of our work Essential Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities Experience Substantial experience of income generation and development activity, including • Handling key clients • Preparing, costing, pitching and closing proposals • Completing tender documents for submission • Ensuring delivery of initiatives on time and within budget to the satisfaction of all parties Experience of working with corporate partners, establishing and delivering impactful, strategic partnerships with the commercial sector Experience in developing and stewarding fundraising and donor relationships Experience of building and sustaining relationships and partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders Understanding of impact measurement frameworks Knowledge & Skills Skilled in working with a wide range of organisations and stakeholders Excellent communication and influencing skills Good knowledge of the public, private and third sector Excellent organisational and planning skills Ability to set and meet deadlines Excellent written communications skills, including ability to write persuasive and engaging content IT skills (able to use Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases) Ability to work in a pressured environment and work to deadlines. Personal Qualities Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards and takes responsibility Entrepreneurial, innovative, personable, collaborative and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative Able to represent Advantage Mentoring, reflecting its values and priorities Able to encourage contributions and involvement from a broad and diverse range of staff by being visible and accessible Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment Ability to negotiate and influence others in a positive manner and confidence to deal with different priorities and differing views. Ability to manage expectations. Diplomacy and ability to deal with difficult situations. Strong delivery focus, with the ability to drive progress forward and a concern for results and achieving goals. Confident communicator Ability to quickly build credibility internally and externally Ability to work in partnership and with flexibility Excellent attention to detail Proactive, thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas Other Ability to undertake travel around England if/as needed with possible overnight stays Values & Behaviours Collaborative Advantage collaborates with anchor institutions and CCOs to deliver preventative, engaging, and accessible healthcare to those in the community who need it. Our programmes are co-designed and tailored to local needs whilst building sustainable local and national networks. Inclusive Advantage aims to give people the opportunity to access our programmes regardless of their race, gender, or socioeconomic class. We believe in creating equal opportunities and breaking down barriers to ensure everyone can benefit from our services. Supportive Our mental health programmes increase equal access to care, delivering better experiences and outcomes through evidence-based practices and continuous improvement. Advantage widens access to services closer to home, reduces unnecessary delays, and unburdens other anchor institutions by building capacity to support people. Impactful We specialise in creating sustainable partnerships between CCOs and anchor institutions harnessing each entity s strengths to form a unified support network. Our tailored project and performance management packages ensure ongoing quality assurance, improvement, and responsive adaptations to meet the evolving needs of our partners and their communities. Advantage Mentoring CIC positively encourages applications from suitable qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status . click apply for full job details
Overview InGenius Prep was founded in 2013 by law students at Harvard and Yale. In that time, the company has grown to a team of more than 190 full-time employees, 600 part-time employees, as well as offices in the U.S., Canada, China, amongst other countries. What We Do: Our primary focus is assisting students in applying to U.S. Colleges and Graduate schools. Our company is fast-paced and exciting. We operate as a team, and everyone is given opportunities to advance in the organization. How You'll Help: Enrollment Directors will work on sales, establishing new operations, and locating and forming corporate partnerships throughout the US. This is a position for someone intrepid, with a strong entrepreneurial bent, and who takes a ton of initiative. If you are looking for an exciting, rewarding employment opportunity, this is the place for you! What You'll Do: Deal with leads on an individual basis. Meet with families, follow up with leads, build personal connections with leads Facilitate sales with students and parents by conducting consultations Cold-calling leads, where necessary Conduct business development outreach to establish new partnership channels Manage ongoing relationships with business development partners You'll Be a Good Fit If You Have: Must be a strong written and oral communicator Must have experience with sales or corporate development Ideally would have experience related to one of the following: business development, sales/marketing, or operations of educational organizations Must be a talented and experienced public speaker Must be positive, energetic, and outgoing InGenius Prep offers employees a competitive salary along with paid time off, healthcare, vision, dental, retirement options, parental leave, remote work flexibility, professional development and a fun, collaborative work environment. What We Believe: InGenius Prep is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Compensation: $60,000 - $90,000 per year based on experience
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Overview InGenius Prep was founded in 2013 by law students at Harvard and Yale. In that time, the company has grown to a team of more than 190 full-time employees, 600 part-time employees, as well as offices in the U.S., Canada, China, amongst other countries. What We Do: Our primary focus is assisting students in applying to U.S. Colleges and Graduate schools. Our company is fast-paced and exciting. We operate as a team, and everyone is given opportunities to advance in the organization. How You'll Help: Enrollment Directors will work on sales, establishing new operations, and locating and forming corporate partnerships throughout the US. This is a position for someone intrepid, with a strong entrepreneurial bent, and who takes a ton of initiative. If you are looking for an exciting, rewarding employment opportunity, this is the place for you! What You'll Do: Deal with leads on an individual basis. Meet with families, follow up with leads, build personal connections with leads Facilitate sales with students and parents by conducting consultations Cold-calling leads, where necessary Conduct business development outreach to establish new partnership channels Manage ongoing relationships with business development partners You'll Be a Good Fit If You Have: Must be a strong written and oral communicator Must have experience with sales or corporate development Ideally would have experience related to one of the following: business development, sales/marketing, or operations of educational organizations Must be a talented and experienced public speaker Must be positive, energetic, and outgoing InGenius Prep offers employees a competitive salary along with paid time off, healthcare, vision, dental, retirement options, parental leave, remote work flexibility, professional development and a fun, collaborative work environment. What We Believe: InGenius Prep is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Compensation: $60,000 - $90,000 per year based on experience
Director of Marketing and Communications (Maternity Cover) Location Onsite at the Company office in Fitzrovia (currently 175/176 Tottenham Court Road) and surrounding local area as required to carry out the duties of the company. Flexibility for one day per week working from home. Contract This is a full-time fixed term contract until February 2027 (covering maternity leave) Job Purpose This role is a senior leadership team member and strategic lead for all corporate and consumer communications, member business engagement and marketing. The relationship with our business community is essential to the success of The Fitzrovia Partnership (TFP) and the delivery of the organisation's vision and it is a key part of our strategy to ensure that businesses are aware of us and the services and projects we deliver. As such you would be responsible for the delivery of member engagement. You will lead the marketing and communications function and manage the Marcomms team, continually developing and implementing effective marketing and communications strategies clearly articulating TFP's vision, aims, projects and services. You will provide strategic oversight and development for: Member communication strategy including BID renewal communications Consumer communications and campaigns strategy Social, wellbeing, member event and training programmes Work on sustainability and social value All communications channels including newsletter, websites, social media Key Duties and Responsibilities Senior Leadership: To play a role together with the CEO and the Director of Policy and Place in setting the overall vision of the organisation and ensuring delivery specifically in relation to the agreed business plan. Have a key role working closely with the Board and relevant sub-groups. To represent the organisation publicly as required, and step in for the CEO as required. Lead by example; model the culture that you would wish to see across the organisation Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing, collaborative MarComms team Develop new team members, supporting their growth Line management of team members Manage MarComms budgets, procurement, KPIs, forecasting and reporting to ensure a best-value and effective impact. Member Engagement: Drive, develop, and ensure implementation of the member engagement strategy. Ensure effective account management contact with member businesses. Develop a detailed mid-term consultation and review. Oversee market research and consultation such as surveys, customer questionnaires, and focus groups to inform the development of plans, projects and services. Ensure effective response management to enquiries from members (levy paying businesses) and stakeholders. Ensure the company database is maintained as an accurate source of interactions with businesses and members and is actively utilised to best effect. Ensure a programme of engagement is in place with the business community, charities and Not-for-Profit organisations to develop outreach projects including volunteer days and CSR activities for our business members. Strategy and oversight: Develop and implement an effective Marketing and Communications strategy aligned to business goals. Produce an Annual Marketing and Communications Plan to implement the strategy effectively communicating and supporting our vision, projects and services. Continual building of insights from businesses on their specific needs and requirements. Advise the Senior Leadership Team on brand, campaigns and public engagement. Own and develop key messages for all main programme streams. Own the brand identity, including its evolution and ensuring full brand guidelines are in place. Consumer Marketing: Develop an effective consumer communications strategy. Lead on development of collateral centring around the TFP website and social media. Oversight of consumer campaigns and ensure effective evaluation and impact studies. Overall responsibility and accountability for the events programme including risk management governance. Experience of working with/commissioning designers. Projects: Develop, refresh, and ensure implementation of project specific communications (new and existing). Provide creative input and Marcomms elements of new, placemaking and cultural projects. Identify and secure brand-aligned partnerships to enhance destination campaigns. Drive joint marketing with businesses, tourism and media partners. Structure BID renewal communications based on insights gained throughout the BID term. Communication and Marketing Channels and Collateral: Ensure production of high quality and effective collateral. Consider and where appropriate develop new communications channels. Ensure TFP's messaging is clear, effective, engages relevant audiences To undertake such other duties commensurate with your position, and / or hours of work, as may reasonably be required. Person Specification: Strong and proven experience of developing, shaping and ensuring implementation of marketing and communications strategies. Experience in corporate and consumer marketing and communications. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of marketing and communication techniques and strategies, positioning and implementation of brand identities. Given the interim nature of the roe, the ability to "hit the ground running" and have impact in the short-term. Degree-level or professional equivalent qualification in Marketing and/or Communications. Confident interpersonal and communication skills for face-to-face and remote interactions. Staff management and development experience gained first-hand. Evidence of leadership presence and contribution to an organisation. Exceptional personal planning, project management and organisational skills. Adept at independent working taking accountability for own and team workload and timely deliverables of work, along with the flexibility to adapt to change. Ability to communicate and work cohesively and collaboratively with a wider team and colleagues. A flexible approach, professional outlook and positive attitude is essential. Proficient in Canva, media databases, CRM systems, social media management dashboards, and web CMS. The ability to instill in others to work to tight deadlines whilst caring to ensure a high standard of work quality. Confident in managing stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Please note that the above is not intended to be an exclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities and personal specifications but an outline of the main areas. Please also note that the Company reserves the right to update the job description at its discretion. How to apply To apply for this role, please send a maximum 2-page supporting statement and your CV Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. The selection process will include a task based presentation. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to close the application early if appropriate. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any questions or require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process, then please contact us.
Mar 09, 2026
Seasonal
Director of Marketing and Communications (Maternity Cover) Location Onsite at the Company office in Fitzrovia (currently 175/176 Tottenham Court Road) and surrounding local area as required to carry out the duties of the company. Flexibility for one day per week working from home. Contract This is a full-time fixed term contract until February 2027 (covering maternity leave) Job Purpose This role is a senior leadership team member and strategic lead for all corporate and consumer communications, member business engagement and marketing. The relationship with our business community is essential to the success of The Fitzrovia Partnership (TFP) and the delivery of the organisation's vision and it is a key part of our strategy to ensure that businesses are aware of us and the services and projects we deliver. As such you would be responsible for the delivery of member engagement. You will lead the marketing and communications function and manage the Marcomms team, continually developing and implementing effective marketing and communications strategies clearly articulating TFP's vision, aims, projects and services. You will provide strategic oversight and development for: Member communication strategy including BID renewal communications Consumer communications and campaigns strategy Social, wellbeing, member event and training programmes Work on sustainability and social value All communications channels including newsletter, websites, social media Key Duties and Responsibilities Senior Leadership: To play a role together with the CEO and the Director of Policy and Place in setting the overall vision of the organisation and ensuring delivery specifically in relation to the agreed business plan. Have a key role working closely with the Board and relevant sub-groups. To represent the organisation publicly as required, and step in for the CEO as required. Lead by example; model the culture that you would wish to see across the organisation Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing, collaborative MarComms team Develop new team members, supporting their growth Line management of team members Manage MarComms budgets, procurement, KPIs, forecasting and reporting to ensure a best-value and effective impact. Member Engagement: Drive, develop, and ensure implementation of the member engagement strategy. Ensure effective account management contact with member businesses. Develop a detailed mid-term consultation and review. Oversee market research and consultation such as surveys, customer questionnaires, and focus groups to inform the development of plans, projects and services. Ensure effective response management to enquiries from members (levy paying businesses) and stakeholders. Ensure the company database is maintained as an accurate source of interactions with businesses and members and is actively utilised to best effect. Ensure a programme of engagement is in place with the business community, charities and Not-for-Profit organisations to develop outreach projects including volunteer days and CSR activities for our business members. Strategy and oversight: Develop and implement an effective Marketing and Communications strategy aligned to business goals. Produce an Annual Marketing and Communications Plan to implement the strategy effectively communicating and supporting our vision, projects and services. Continual building of insights from businesses on their specific needs and requirements. Advise the Senior Leadership Team on brand, campaigns and public engagement. Own and develop key messages for all main programme streams. Own the brand identity, including its evolution and ensuring full brand guidelines are in place. Consumer Marketing: Develop an effective consumer communications strategy. Lead on development of collateral centring around the TFP website and social media. Oversight of consumer campaigns and ensure effective evaluation and impact studies. Overall responsibility and accountability for the events programme including risk management governance. Experience of working with/commissioning designers. Projects: Develop, refresh, and ensure implementation of project specific communications (new and existing). Provide creative input and Marcomms elements of new, placemaking and cultural projects. Identify and secure brand-aligned partnerships to enhance destination campaigns. Drive joint marketing with businesses, tourism and media partners. Structure BID renewal communications based on insights gained throughout the BID term. Communication and Marketing Channels and Collateral: Ensure production of high quality and effective collateral. Consider and where appropriate develop new communications channels. Ensure TFP's messaging is clear, effective, engages relevant audiences To undertake such other duties commensurate with your position, and / or hours of work, as may reasonably be required. Person Specification: Strong and proven experience of developing, shaping and ensuring implementation of marketing and communications strategies. Experience in corporate and consumer marketing and communications. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of marketing and communication techniques and strategies, positioning and implementation of brand identities. Given the interim nature of the roe, the ability to "hit the ground running" and have impact in the short-term. Degree-level or professional equivalent qualification in Marketing and/or Communications. Confident interpersonal and communication skills for face-to-face and remote interactions. Staff management and development experience gained first-hand. Evidence of leadership presence and contribution to an organisation. Exceptional personal planning, project management and organisational skills. Adept at independent working taking accountability for own and team workload and timely deliverables of work, along with the flexibility to adapt to change. Ability to communicate and work cohesively and collaboratively with a wider team and colleagues. A flexible approach, professional outlook and positive attitude is essential. Proficient in Canva, media databases, CRM systems, social media management dashboards, and web CMS. The ability to instill in others to work to tight deadlines whilst caring to ensure a high standard of work quality. Confident in managing stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Please note that the above is not intended to be an exclusive or exhaustive list of responsibilities and personal specifications but an outline of the main areas. Please also note that the Company reserves the right to update the job description at its discretion. How to apply To apply for this role, please send a maximum 2-page supporting statement and your CV Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. The selection process will include a task based presentation. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to close the application early if appropriate. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any questions or require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process, then please contact us.
About Legends Global Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role To inspire and delight our customers, teams, and venues with exceptional innovative food and beverage offers and delivery, that consider the local food culture, with regional and global food trends. This role keeps us ahead of the food and service curve. Writing, leading and delivering the development of our food and beverage strategy across each division. Working alongside the culinary, hospitality, venue operators and client teams to ensure that the vision, the operation and the commercial goals are a success. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too-enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute-join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet. Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team. Key Responsibilities Lead the food and beverage innovation strategy. This leadership role sits on the European Legends Global food and beverage SLT, and will support and/or deputise across the region as required, requiring some travel and a hands-on approach. Inspires our food and beverage leadership with creative, delicious and commercially advantageous offers. Leads the food and beverage development program, through a matrix of support, always working with influence. Design, develop, and implement food and beverage programs, through pilots, that can be utilised across the region. Creation of a product philosophy that encompasses both public and premium food offerings. Through innovation, you will create exciting food concepts that will enhance customer experience and support increased customer spend per head. Your strategy will be focused on developing menu concepts of varying levels of up to 5 experience standard. You will work closely with the venue team to understand the local communities and demographics they serve to ensure their local food concepts are tailored towards the consumer market. You will be responsible for pitching new ideas and offerings to both new and existing clients. Part of your role will involve developing a team around you to deliver a best-in-class experience. Progressively improve the financial performance across specific different business areas. As new venues and clients join the portfolio and region, you will be responsible for mobilising the food concepts and scoping out the technical catering requirements needed to provide a world class food experience. Lead and deliver key strategic venue projects and transformations. Encourages and develops new ideas and creative ways of thinking to enhance revenue performance. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and Food Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all venues are compliant with all Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Food Allergen legislation. Provision of strong leadership that engenders a creative and positive team environment. Recruit, select and develop a team of Head Chefs and Executive Chefs. Proactively cultivate and manage excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, contractors, clients and customers. Responsible for collaborating with the Culinary and Commercial Directors sourcing and selection of both local and national suppliers. As part of our sustainability platform Legends Global Acts, you will be responsible for supporting our initiatives around local sustainable food sources. Report on venue performance as directed. We are looking for someone with A proven track record of food development within a multi-site organisation A solid grounding in the development and delivery of restaurant/catering concepts Demonstrated experience in a client facing role and confident in pitching new food concepts. Strong working knowledge of catering services equipment, able to work with Project Managers on new venues/client sites. Ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and manage expectations. Exceptional influential leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date. GENERAL INFORMATION The requirements of the business are such that it is necessary to have a flexible approach and therefore some business-related travel to be able to work at our venues and operational sites will be required.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
About Legends Global Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. About the Role To inspire and delight our customers, teams, and venues with exceptional innovative food and beverage offers and delivery, that consider the local food culture, with regional and global food trends. This role keeps us ahead of the food and service curve. Writing, leading and delivering the development of our food and beverage strategy across each division. Working alongside the culinary, hospitality, venue operators and client teams to ensure that the vision, the operation and the commercial goals are a success. What we can offer Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too-enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites. You will work hard at Legends Global, but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave. We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you're contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy. A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list. Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children. We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace. We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require. Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute-join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet. Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team. Key Responsibilities Lead the food and beverage innovation strategy. This leadership role sits on the European Legends Global food and beverage SLT, and will support and/or deputise across the region as required, requiring some travel and a hands-on approach. Inspires our food and beverage leadership with creative, delicious and commercially advantageous offers. Leads the food and beverage development program, through a matrix of support, always working with influence. Design, develop, and implement food and beverage programs, through pilots, that can be utilised across the region. Creation of a product philosophy that encompasses both public and premium food offerings. Through innovation, you will create exciting food concepts that will enhance customer experience and support increased customer spend per head. Your strategy will be focused on developing menu concepts of varying levels of up to 5 experience standard. You will work closely with the venue team to understand the local communities and demographics they serve to ensure their local food concepts are tailored towards the consumer market. You will be responsible for pitching new ideas and offerings to both new and existing clients. Part of your role will involve developing a team around you to deliver a best-in-class experience. Progressively improve the financial performance across specific different business areas. As new venues and clients join the portfolio and region, you will be responsible for mobilising the food concepts and scoping out the technical catering requirements needed to provide a world class food experience. Lead and deliver key strategic venue projects and transformations. Encourages and develops new ideas and creative ways of thinking to enhance revenue performance. Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager and Food Safety Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all venues are compliant with all Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Food Allergen legislation. Provision of strong leadership that engenders a creative and positive team environment. Recruit, select and develop a team of Head Chefs and Executive Chefs. Proactively cultivate and manage excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, contractors, clients and customers. Responsible for collaborating with the Culinary and Commercial Directors sourcing and selection of both local and national suppliers. As part of our sustainability platform Legends Global Acts, you will be responsible for supporting our initiatives around local sustainable food sources. Report on venue performance as directed. We are looking for someone with A proven track record of food development within a multi-site organisation A solid grounding in the development and delivery of restaurant/catering concepts Demonstrated experience in a client facing role and confident in pitching new food concepts. Strong working knowledge of catering services equipment, able to work with Project Managers on new venues/client sites. Ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and manage expectations. Exceptional influential leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role. Inclusive Workplace At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date. GENERAL INFORMATION The requirements of the business are such that it is necessary to have a flexible approach and therefore some business-related travel to be able to work at our venues and operational sites will be required.
SALARY: £94,931-£117,800 Per annum HOURS: Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) CONTRACT END DATE: 1st February 2028 LOCATION: Swindon with travel to other locations Closing Date: 15th March 23:55 Shortlisting: W/C 6th April Interviews W/C 27th April To view the full job description, please click 'Apply' to visit our careers site. ABOUT UKRI UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the UK's largest public funder of research and innovation. We invest more than £8 billion annually to advance our understanding of society and the world around us and deliver benefits for society, the economy and the environment. Our organisation comprises nine councils - the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK, the seven disciplinary Research Councils and Research England. As a UK-wide organisation we work across the four UK nations and with the devolved funding bodies and governments to develop and support different priorities that span research and innovation around the UK. Through our Councils and the critical national capabilities provided by our centres and institutes, we deliver, support and champion the creativity and vibrancy of research and innovation in the UK, for the benefit of society. UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). About BBSRC BBSRC is the major funder of world-leading bioscience in the UK. Through our investments, we build and support a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive research and innovation community which delivers ground-breaking discoveries, innovative technologies and develops bio-based solutions that contribute to tackling global challenges, such as sustainable food production, climate change, and healthy ageing. As part of UKRI, we not only play a pivotal role in fostering connections that enable the UK's world-class research and innovation system to flourish - we also have a responsibility to enable the creation of a research and employee culture that is diverse, resilient, and engaged. At BBSRC, we firmly believe that by promoting an inclusive and equitable culture across bioscience research and innovation, our community and our discipline will thrive. BBSRC proudly forges interdisciplinary collaborations, including internationally, where excellent bioscience and equitable partnerships have a fundamental role. We pioneer approaches that enhance the equality, diversity, and inclusion of talent by investing in people, programmes, infrastructure, technologies, and collaborations on a global scale. BBSRC's vision is to advance the frontiers of biology and drive towards a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future. We support curiosity-driven ideas and provide early investment in ground-breaking transformative technologies and the sharing of data. Through our funding, stewardship and provision of national capabilities, including the institutes that receive our strategic support, we progress our knowledge and understanding of the complex processes that underpin life, and we continue to seek exciting ideas with the potential to transform and advance bioscience. We unleash innovation, capitalising on the unprecedented opportunities for biology to transform our lives by working with and supporting the creation of new businesses, advancing enterprise, and forging vibrant ecosystems across the UK. We enable researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses to translate their fundamental understanding of biological systems into tangible societal and economic benefits with global impact. Purpose of the role The Chief Operating Officer for BBSRC is a significant role within our Executive Leadership Team, aligned to the UKRI strategy. enabling BBSRC to continue its influential roles in research and innovation within UKRI and beyond. The Chief Operating Officer will command the confidence of the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council, as well as other members of the BBSRC Executive and UKRI senior leaders. They will need to be able to work proactively at the interface between professional, academic and government communities, and between staff at all levels in the organisation. As an effective communicator and empathic listener, they will operate effectively across organisational boundaries. As a creative thinker and influential collaborator, they will combine drive and political acumen with the highest standards of behaviour. They will have an in-depth knowledge and proven track record of how to deliver and sustain complex, strategic change at both an organisational and system level in the public and / or private sectors. They will have the ability to strategically lead, sponsor and productively work in partnership to deliver major projects that can secure return on investment. The Chief Operating Officer has direct line management responsibility for several corporate functions across BBSRC. This includes, Governance and Risk Management, Business Planning, Performance Evaluation, Business Improvement and Funding Delivery, . In addition, they will lead partnering relationships with UKRI corporate functions that include Finance; Human Resources; Governance, Assurance, Risk and Information; Digital, Data and Technology; Security; Project Delivery & Improvement; Health and Safety, Estates and Procurement. Key Responsibilities Leadership Act to support the Executive Chair, and fellow members of the Executive Leadership Team, to ensure the smooth running of BBSRC As a member of the broader BBSRC leadership team, role model and champion organisational values and behaviours and equality, diversity and inclusion principles Working with the Executive Chair and across BBSRC to lead and support organisational transformation and its alignment with UKRI transformation Working with fellow COOs across other parts of UKRI to ensure consistency in working practices and to ensure the smooth running of UKRI as a whole. Working with the Heads of Function to support the design, transformation and effective delivery of Council services within budget and ensuring efficiency and value for money Inspiring, empowering and developing the BBSRC team BBSRC strategically funded Institutes In relation to BBSRC strategically funded institutes (overall an annual BBSRC investment in the region of £135M), lead on matters covering estates, major projects governance, campus developments and other institute-related activities. Working across BBSRC with members of the Executive Leadership Team, subject matter experts and BBSRC observers as required Planning and Programme support Act as the key point of contact for BBSRC input to UKRI Corporate Services plans; ensuring that BBSRC requirements are appropriately reflected and that BBSRC can deliver agreed outcomes Working collaboratively to identify and deliver simplification and harmonisation Oversight of operational planning and programme support and manage risk within BBSRC - ensuring sufficient support is provided to key areas of activity Supporting the effective organisation design and delivery capability Acting as the change agent in BBSRC for Corporate Services in support of the UKRI transformation plan Finance and Commercial Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with the UKRI Corporate Services Finance Business Partner to ensure BBSRC and UKRI have the necessary financial controls, planning, monitoring and reporting (reflecting Managing Public Money) to enable BBSRC to deliver its strategy Oversee significant procurements in conjunction with the UKRI Corporate Services Procurement Business Partner Act as the key point of contact for the NERC/BBSRC joint estates team, hosted by NERC, including on Health, Safety and Biosafety Act as the key contact for major BBSRC capital programmes Human Resources Lead on l employee policies for BBSRC including pay and reward. Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and HR Business Partners to ensure BBSRC has the right people, in the right place, doing the right things, developing their skills and maximising their productivity in alignment within Council and UKRI strategy. Leading on staff and Trade Union relations where required Governance, Assurance, Risk, Information (GARI) and Legal Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with UKRI Corporate Services GARI Business Partner to provide the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council with appropriate governance structures and assurance as to the integrity of activities, that risks are identified and mitigated (as far as reasonable), that information is accurate and secure (reflecting GDPR), with specific reference to the UKRI assets managed by BBSRC including at BBSRC strategically-funded institutes. Accountable for ensuring reporting is carried out. Manage BBSRC's need for legal advice, working with UKRI Head of Legal Act as the key point of contact for GIAA Managing corporate compliance and statutory liability Information Technology, Facilities, Administration Manage the provision of business IT to BBSRC, working with internal and external suppliers Ensure that office space is of appropriate quality and used flexibly and effectively Ensure that employees have the tools to do the job Safety, Health and Environment Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and Business Partners to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all staff, workers and visitors to BBSRC. . click apply for full job details
Mar 08, 2026
Full time
SALARY: £94,931-£117,800 Per annum HOURS: Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) CONTRACT END DATE: 1st February 2028 LOCATION: Swindon with travel to other locations Closing Date: 15th March 23:55 Shortlisting: W/C 6th April Interviews W/C 27th April To view the full job description, please click 'Apply' to visit our careers site. ABOUT UKRI UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the UK's largest public funder of research and innovation. We invest more than £8 billion annually to advance our understanding of society and the world around us and deliver benefits for society, the economy and the environment. Our organisation comprises nine councils - the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK, the seven disciplinary Research Councils and Research England. As a UK-wide organisation we work across the four UK nations and with the devolved funding bodies and governments to develop and support different priorities that span research and innovation around the UK. Through our Councils and the critical national capabilities provided by our centres and institutes, we deliver, support and champion the creativity and vibrancy of research and innovation in the UK, for the benefit of society. UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). About BBSRC BBSRC is the major funder of world-leading bioscience in the UK. Through our investments, we build and support a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive research and innovation community which delivers ground-breaking discoveries, innovative technologies and develops bio-based solutions that contribute to tackling global challenges, such as sustainable food production, climate change, and healthy ageing. As part of UKRI, we not only play a pivotal role in fostering connections that enable the UK's world-class research and innovation system to flourish - we also have a responsibility to enable the creation of a research and employee culture that is diverse, resilient, and engaged. At BBSRC, we firmly believe that by promoting an inclusive and equitable culture across bioscience research and innovation, our community and our discipline will thrive. BBSRC proudly forges interdisciplinary collaborations, including internationally, where excellent bioscience and equitable partnerships have a fundamental role. We pioneer approaches that enhance the equality, diversity, and inclusion of talent by investing in people, programmes, infrastructure, technologies, and collaborations on a global scale. BBSRC's vision is to advance the frontiers of biology and drive towards a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future. We support curiosity-driven ideas and provide early investment in ground-breaking transformative technologies and the sharing of data. Through our funding, stewardship and provision of national capabilities, including the institutes that receive our strategic support, we progress our knowledge and understanding of the complex processes that underpin life, and we continue to seek exciting ideas with the potential to transform and advance bioscience. We unleash innovation, capitalising on the unprecedented opportunities for biology to transform our lives by working with and supporting the creation of new businesses, advancing enterprise, and forging vibrant ecosystems across the UK. We enable researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses to translate their fundamental understanding of biological systems into tangible societal and economic benefits with global impact. Purpose of the role The Chief Operating Officer for BBSRC is a significant role within our Executive Leadership Team, aligned to the UKRI strategy. enabling BBSRC to continue its influential roles in research and innovation within UKRI and beyond. The Chief Operating Officer will command the confidence of the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council, as well as other members of the BBSRC Executive and UKRI senior leaders. They will need to be able to work proactively at the interface between professional, academic and government communities, and between staff at all levels in the organisation. As an effective communicator and empathic listener, they will operate effectively across organisational boundaries. As a creative thinker and influential collaborator, they will combine drive and political acumen with the highest standards of behaviour. They will have an in-depth knowledge and proven track record of how to deliver and sustain complex, strategic change at both an organisational and system level in the public and / or private sectors. They will have the ability to strategically lead, sponsor and productively work in partnership to deliver major projects that can secure return on investment. The Chief Operating Officer has direct line management responsibility for several corporate functions across BBSRC. This includes, Governance and Risk Management, Business Planning, Performance Evaluation, Business Improvement and Funding Delivery, . In addition, they will lead partnering relationships with UKRI corporate functions that include Finance; Human Resources; Governance, Assurance, Risk and Information; Digital, Data and Technology; Security; Project Delivery & Improvement; Health and Safety, Estates and Procurement. Key Responsibilities Leadership Act to support the Executive Chair, and fellow members of the Executive Leadership Team, to ensure the smooth running of BBSRC As a member of the broader BBSRC leadership team, role model and champion organisational values and behaviours and equality, diversity and inclusion principles Working with the Executive Chair and across BBSRC to lead and support organisational transformation and its alignment with UKRI transformation Working with fellow COOs across other parts of UKRI to ensure consistency in working practices and to ensure the smooth running of UKRI as a whole. Working with the Heads of Function to support the design, transformation and effective delivery of Council services within budget and ensuring efficiency and value for money Inspiring, empowering and developing the BBSRC team BBSRC strategically funded Institutes In relation to BBSRC strategically funded institutes (overall an annual BBSRC investment in the region of £135M), lead on matters covering estates, major projects governance, campus developments and other institute-related activities. Working across BBSRC with members of the Executive Leadership Team, subject matter experts and BBSRC observers as required Planning and Programme support Act as the key point of contact for BBSRC input to UKRI Corporate Services plans; ensuring that BBSRC requirements are appropriately reflected and that BBSRC can deliver agreed outcomes Working collaboratively to identify and deliver simplification and harmonisation Oversight of operational planning and programme support and manage risk within BBSRC - ensuring sufficient support is provided to key areas of activity Supporting the effective organisation design and delivery capability Acting as the change agent in BBSRC for Corporate Services in support of the UKRI transformation plan Finance and Commercial Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with the UKRI Corporate Services Finance Business Partner to ensure BBSRC and UKRI have the necessary financial controls, planning, monitoring and reporting (reflecting Managing Public Money) to enable BBSRC to deliver its strategy Oversee significant procurements in conjunction with the UKRI Corporate Services Procurement Business Partner Act as the key point of contact for the NERC/BBSRC joint estates team, hosted by NERC, including on Health, Safety and Biosafety Act as the key contact for major BBSRC capital programmes Human Resources Lead on l employee policies for BBSRC including pay and reward. Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and HR Business Partners to ensure BBSRC has the right people, in the right place, doing the right things, developing their skills and maximising their productivity in alignment within Council and UKRI strategy. Leading on staff and Trade Union relations where required Governance, Assurance, Risk, Information (GARI) and Legal Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with UKRI Corporate Services GARI Business Partner to provide the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council with appropriate governance structures and assurance as to the integrity of activities, that risks are identified and mitigated (as far as reasonable), that information is accurate and secure (reflecting GDPR), with specific reference to the UKRI assets managed by BBSRC including at BBSRC strategically-funded institutes. Accountable for ensuring reporting is carried out. Manage BBSRC's need for legal advice, working with UKRI Head of Legal Act as the key point of contact for GIAA Managing corporate compliance and statutory liability Information Technology, Facilities, Administration Manage the provision of business IT to BBSRC, working with internal and external suppliers Ensure that office space is of appropriate quality and used flexibly and effectively Ensure that employees have the tools to do the job Safety, Health and Environment Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and Business Partners to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all staff, workers and visitors to BBSRC. . click apply for full job details
The Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) seeks a strategic and results-driven Corporate Engagement Director (CED) to lead private-sector partnership expansion and revenue growth. This senior executive will position SAN as the premier partner for corporations committed to regenerative and sustainable agricultural systems. Reporting to the COO, the CED will architect and execute a multi-year corporate business development strategy, steward major accounts, and diversify SAN's revenue base while ensuring mission alignment. This role requires a visionary leader skilled in complex partnerships, consultative selling, and stakeholder engagement at C-suite level - demonstrating strong business acumen, strategic thinking, innovation, and accountability. Agency-wide competencies for all SAN staff are rooted in the mission, values and principles of SAN and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and includes serves with integrity; models stewardship and accountability; cultivates constructive and collaborative relations; strives for innovation; and promotes continual learning and self-improvement. Strategic Business Development & Revenue Growth Co-develop and implement a multi-year corporate growth strategy aligned with SAN mission and priority markets. Targeting annual revenue growth of 15-25% through private sector engagements Identify, secure, and expand high-value partnerships with agrifood corporates, retailers, and traders committed to sustainable sourcing. Deliver measurable revenue growth through pipeline development, value-proposition design, and major deal closure. Support budget planning and cost-efficient resource allocation. Partnership Development & Relationship Management Build trusted C-suite relationships and influence senior decision-makers to engage deeply with SAN. Develop compelling business cases demonstrating ROI and aligned sustainability outcomes. Coordinate internal and network-wide collaboration to deliver impactful partnership solutions. Serve as a visible SAN representative in industry forums and global events. Establish alliances with complementary organizations, including financial institutions, technology partners, and advisory firms. Innovation, Market Intelligence & Positioning Monitor global market trends, regulation, and ESG investment shifts to shape SAN offerings. Conduct competition and market analysis to define positioning and pricing strategy. Champion innovation in business models including blended finance, co-investment, and new sustainability solutions. Deal Structuring & Performance Management Lead proposal development, negotiation, contracting, and partnership governance. Maintain CRM systems, sales tracking, and pipeline metrics to evaluate efficiency. Provide clear performance reporting to SAN leadership and Board Leadership & Capability Building Build and lead a high-performing team as organizational needs grow. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. Strengthen cross-functional competencies across SAN in partnership management. Liaise with the SAN Senior Management team, providing insights, knowledge, and support in the development of SAN's strategic plans and goals. Maintain a deep understanding of the complementary initiatives and global trends in sustainable agriculture, including funding trends. Continuously engage with SAN members, partners, and funders as key expert on sustainable agriculture solutions. Develop and maintain leadership, technical vision, and strategy development in the agricultural and environmental sectors. Academic Background and Experience Master's degree in Business, Sustainability, Agriculture, Environmental Management, Development Studies, or related field 10-12+ years of experience in business development, corporate partnerships, strategic account management, or equivalent. Proven revenue generation track record and experience closing complex agreements (>USD 500k value). Strong experience working with or within multinational agrifood and retail value chains. Demonstrated excellence engaging senior executives and managing multi-stakeholder environments. Commitment to finding climate solutions and slowing the effects of climate change, especially for those who rely on farming for their livelihoods. Familiarity with sustainable agriculture and international development issues. Proven track record of providing high-level technical leadership and support to international teams in an NGO setting. Commitment to enhance and promote a global impact network. Excellent written and verbal command of English. Proficiency in Spanish and knowledge of other languages is considered a plus. Experience working in a diverse, global organization across multiple time zones, and flexible schedules. Availability to travel internationally, up to 30% of the time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Strong Information Technology skills and capacity to manage and maintain databases including Salesforce and MS Excel. Professional and Personal Skills Deep expertise in sustainable and regenerative agriculture, with a strong understanding of smallholder and small-scale producer systems, lessons learned from global implementation, and emerging trends shaping inclusive agricultural markets. Demonstrated knowledge of: Digital and mobile-enabled solutions that unlock innovative business models and expand access for underserved and vulnerable populations. Global food systems, climate resilience, and integrated development frameworks, with the ability to connect environmental, social, and economic outcomes. Agribusiness operational challenges and commercial realities, enabling the design of solutions that are both mission-aligned and market-relevant. Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations, and the integration of inclusive approaches across programs and partnerships. Strong solution and program design capability, with experience building, piloting, scaling, and adapting initiatives across diverse geographies. Skilled in translating innovation and best practices into scalable, impact-driven partnership models. Advanced business development and strategic leadership skills, demonstrated through effective prioritization, disciplined execution, and the ability to motivate and align multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams toward shared revenue and impact goals. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influence skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, influence without formal authority, operate effectively within networked organizations, and deliver results through complex, multi-partner collaborations. Data-driven decision-making capability, with experience analyzing and leveraging qualitative and quantitative data to guide strategy, improve performance, and ensure robust business and operational processes. Fluency in impact and learning frameworks, including Appreciative Inquiry and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) approaches, to support continuous improvement, accountability, and evidence-based storytelling. Ability to navigate complexity and multiple perspectives, facilitating constructive dialogue, alignment, and collaboration across diverse stakeholders and interests. Proactive, purpose-driven leadership style, grounded in a strong commitment to sustainability, partnership, and collective impact, with a bias toward action and results. Strategic, creative, and courageous thinker, willing to challenge conventional approaches and design innovative solutions. Brings gravitas, credibility, and executive presence; self-motivated, adaptable, and effective under pressure in fast-evolving environments.
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
The Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) seeks a strategic and results-driven Corporate Engagement Director (CED) to lead private-sector partnership expansion and revenue growth. This senior executive will position SAN as the premier partner for corporations committed to regenerative and sustainable agricultural systems. Reporting to the COO, the CED will architect and execute a multi-year corporate business development strategy, steward major accounts, and diversify SAN's revenue base while ensuring mission alignment. This role requires a visionary leader skilled in complex partnerships, consultative selling, and stakeholder engagement at C-suite level - demonstrating strong business acumen, strategic thinking, innovation, and accountability. Agency-wide competencies for all SAN staff are rooted in the mission, values and principles of SAN and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and includes serves with integrity; models stewardship and accountability; cultivates constructive and collaborative relations; strives for innovation; and promotes continual learning and self-improvement. Strategic Business Development & Revenue Growth Co-develop and implement a multi-year corporate growth strategy aligned with SAN mission and priority markets. Targeting annual revenue growth of 15-25% through private sector engagements Identify, secure, and expand high-value partnerships with agrifood corporates, retailers, and traders committed to sustainable sourcing. Deliver measurable revenue growth through pipeline development, value-proposition design, and major deal closure. Support budget planning and cost-efficient resource allocation. Partnership Development & Relationship Management Build trusted C-suite relationships and influence senior decision-makers to engage deeply with SAN. Develop compelling business cases demonstrating ROI and aligned sustainability outcomes. Coordinate internal and network-wide collaboration to deliver impactful partnership solutions. Serve as a visible SAN representative in industry forums and global events. Establish alliances with complementary organizations, including financial institutions, technology partners, and advisory firms. Innovation, Market Intelligence & Positioning Monitor global market trends, regulation, and ESG investment shifts to shape SAN offerings. Conduct competition and market analysis to define positioning and pricing strategy. Champion innovation in business models including blended finance, co-investment, and new sustainability solutions. Deal Structuring & Performance Management Lead proposal development, negotiation, contracting, and partnership governance. Maintain CRM systems, sales tracking, and pipeline metrics to evaluate efficiency. Provide clear performance reporting to SAN leadership and Board Leadership & Capability Building Build and lead a high-performing team as organizational needs grow. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. Strengthen cross-functional competencies across SAN in partnership management. Liaise with the SAN Senior Management team, providing insights, knowledge, and support in the development of SAN's strategic plans and goals. Maintain a deep understanding of the complementary initiatives and global trends in sustainable agriculture, including funding trends. Continuously engage with SAN members, partners, and funders as key expert on sustainable agriculture solutions. Develop and maintain leadership, technical vision, and strategy development in the agricultural and environmental sectors. Academic Background and Experience Master's degree in Business, Sustainability, Agriculture, Environmental Management, Development Studies, or related field 10-12+ years of experience in business development, corporate partnerships, strategic account management, or equivalent. Proven revenue generation track record and experience closing complex agreements (>USD 500k value). Strong experience working with or within multinational agrifood and retail value chains. Demonstrated excellence engaging senior executives and managing multi-stakeholder environments. Commitment to finding climate solutions and slowing the effects of climate change, especially for those who rely on farming for their livelihoods. Familiarity with sustainable agriculture and international development issues. Proven track record of providing high-level technical leadership and support to international teams in an NGO setting. Commitment to enhance and promote a global impact network. Excellent written and verbal command of English. Proficiency in Spanish and knowledge of other languages is considered a plus. Experience working in a diverse, global organization across multiple time zones, and flexible schedules. Availability to travel internationally, up to 30% of the time. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Strong Information Technology skills and capacity to manage and maintain databases including Salesforce and MS Excel. Professional and Personal Skills Deep expertise in sustainable and regenerative agriculture, with a strong understanding of smallholder and small-scale producer systems, lessons learned from global implementation, and emerging trends shaping inclusive agricultural markets. Demonstrated knowledge of: Digital and mobile-enabled solutions that unlock innovative business models and expand access for underserved and vulnerable populations. Global food systems, climate resilience, and integrated development frameworks, with the ability to connect environmental, social, and economic outcomes. Agribusiness operational challenges and commercial realities, enabling the design of solutions that are both mission-aligned and market-relevant. Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) considerations, and the integration of inclusive approaches across programs and partnerships. Strong solution and program design capability, with experience building, piloting, scaling, and adapting initiatives across diverse geographies. Skilled in translating innovation and best practices into scalable, impact-driven partnership models. Advanced business development and strategic leadership skills, demonstrated through effective prioritization, disciplined execution, and the ability to motivate and align multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams toward shared revenue and impact goals. Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influence skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, influence without formal authority, operate effectively within networked organizations, and deliver results through complex, multi-partner collaborations. Data-driven decision-making capability, with experience analyzing and leveraging qualitative and quantitative data to guide strategy, improve performance, and ensure robust business and operational processes. Fluency in impact and learning frameworks, including Appreciative Inquiry and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) approaches, to support continuous improvement, accountability, and evidence-based storytelling. Ability to navigate complexity and multiple perspectives, facilitating constructive dialogue, alignment, and collaboration across diverse stakeholders and interests. Proactive, purpose-driven leadership style, grounded in a strong commitment to sustainability, partnership, and collective impact, with a bias toward action and results. Strategic, creative, and courageous thinker, willing to challenge conventional approaches and design innovative solutions. Brings gravitas, credibility, and executive presence; self-motivated, adaptable, and effective under pressure in fast-evolving environments.
The Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-respected and award-winning charity based in Islington supporting people who experience mental health issues and socially isolated. SLT was created to be radically different from other local charities uniquely accessible, inclusive and community-embedded. We create safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces to build confidence, connection and hope. You will be joining a small friendly team, where we care about staff wellbeing. Founded in memory of Stuart Low, who tragically took his own life aged only 27 when he couldn t find the right support, SLT has been embedded in Islington s community since 1997. Today we support over 500 adults per year through social groups - creative arts, nature-based activities, wellbeing workshops and peer support. 90% of participants report improved mental health and wellbeing. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to play a transformative role in a small but impactful charity. Your work will directly enable adults experiencing isolation to access safe, creative and life-affirming activities. You will help shape the next stage of SLT s growth strengthening financial resilience while being rooted in compassion, inclusion and community. We believe in trusting the expertise of our staff and giving them the freedom to thrive with regular support on hand when needed. Why this Role is Different You will be stepping into an organisation in a strong position to build on: Multi-year funding security (63% of next year s income already secured through multi-year grants, 4 months free reserves, annual income circa £250k). Trusted funders include City Bridge Foundation, Garfield Weston, Sport England and leading City Livery Companies. Strategic Plan with clear goals. An expert consultant designed fundraising growth roadmap for the exciting opportunities in and around Islington (tech companies, creative industries, City of London including livery companies). Excellent impact measurement systems. A highly experienced Chief Executive with 30 years in the sector. A collaborative and supportive team, who understand fundraising is everyone s responsibility. We are small, respected, financially stable and ready for our next phase of development. This is a strategic role, but very hands-on. Perfect for someone who thrives in a small charity where you can see the impact of your work every week. Who we are seeking We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Fundraising Manager. This is a hands-on role for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys writing high-quality grant applications and building strong relationships with supporters. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will have a primary focus on strengthening our trusts and foundations pipeline, while building on our existing corporate, community and individual giving to diversify income, particularly among local supporters and City-based businesses. We are seeking a fundraiser who combines: A strong track record securing trust and foundation income Experience growing income beyond trusts (corporate, community or individual) Excellent storytelling and bid-writing skills Confidence engaging senior stakeholders Emotional intelligence and relationship-building strength Comfort working autonomously in a small team Experience in a mental health organisation or small charity is desirable but not essential. Summary role description Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will: Lead & Strengthen Trusts and Foundations Income Own and develop a strong pipeline. Write compelling, high-quality applications. Deepen funder relationships to secure renewals and uplifts. Diversify Income (Strategic Growth Area) Develop corporate partnerships in Islington, King s Cross tech, creative industries and the City. Build community and individual giving, especially among affluent local residents. Shape meaningful long-term partnerships, not transactional asks. Build Sustainable Systems Strengthen stewardship journeys. Improve unrestricted income streams. Use donor tracking systems and explore AI tools intelligently and ethically. Contribute to fundraising communications and our profile-building. What You ll Gain Real autonomy and ownership 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Occupational pension scheme Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Access to training and development opportunities Supportive management culture, line-managed by the Chief Executive, who has 30 years' experience in the charity sector Opportunity to shape a three-year diversification journey Direct strategic influence in a respected charity A genuinely collaborative, values-led culture Location Based at Jean Stokes Community Centre, Islington (5 minutes by bus from King s Cross) Application instructions Please note, while we appreciate the value of AI tools, we strongly prefer that applicants prepare their supporting statements with minimal use of AI. This helps us to better understand your authentic voice, skills and motivation for this role. Thank you. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. We are embrace diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents are variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the more we can achieve. Deadline for applications : Sunday, 5th April 2026 at 11.30pm Interviews: Monday, 20th April 2026 Estimated Start: June/July 2026
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
The Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-respected and award-winning charity based in Islington supporting people who experience mental health issues and socially isolated. SLT was created to be radically different from other local charities uniquely accessible, inclusive and community-embedded. We create safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces to build confidence, connection and hope. You will be joining a small friendly team, where we care about staff wellbeing. Founded in memory of Stuart Low, who tragically took his own life aged only 27 when he couldn t find the right support, SLT has been embedded in Islington s community since 1997. Today we support over 500 adults per year through social groups - creative arts, nature-based activities, wellbeing workshops and peer support. 90% of participants report improved mental health and wellbeing. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to play a transformative role in a small but impactful charity. Your work will directly enable adults experiencing isolation to access safe, creative and life-affirming activities. You will help shape the next stage of SLT s growth strengthening financial resilience while being rooted in compassion, inclusion and community. We believe in trusting the expertise of our staff and giving them the freedom to thrive with regular support on hand when needed. Why this Role is Different You will be stepping into an organisation in a strong position to build on: Multi-year funding security (63% of next year s income already secured through multi-year grants, 4 months free reserves, annual income circa £250k). Trusted funders include City Bridge Foundation, Garfield Weston, Sport England and leading City Livery Companies. Strategic Plan with clear goals. An expert consultant designed fundraising growth roadmap for the exciting opportunities in and around Islington (tech companies, creative industries, City of London including livery companies). Excellent impact measurement systems. A highly experienced Chief Executive with 30 years in the sector. A collaborative and supportive team, who understand fundraising is everyone s responsibility. We are small, respected, financially stable and ready for our next phase of development. This is a strategic role, but very hands-on. Perfect for someone who thrives in a small charity where you can see the impact of your work every week. Who we are seeking We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Fundraising Manager. This is a hands-on role for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys writing high-quality grant applications and building strong relationships with supporters. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will have a primary focus on strengthening our trusts and foundations pipeline, while building on our existing corporate, community and individual giving to diversify income, particularly among local supporters and City-based businesses. We are seeking a fundraiser who combines: A strong track record securing trust and foundation income Experience growing income beyond trusts (corporate, community or individual) Excellent storytelling and bid-writing skills Confidence engaging senior stakeholders Emotional intelligence and relationship-building strength Comfort working autonomously in a small team Experience in a mental health organisation or small charity is desirable but not essential. Summary role description Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will: Lead & Strengthen Trusts and Foundations Income Own and develop a strong pipeline. Write compelling, high-quality applications. Deepen funder relationships to secure renewals and uplifts. Diversify Income (Strategic Growth Area) Develop corporate partnerships in Islington, King s Cross tech, creative industries and the City. Build community and individual giving, especially among affluent local residents. Shape meaningful long-term partnerships, not transactional asks. Build Sustainable Systems Strengthen stewardship journeys. Improve unrestricted income streams. Use donor tracking systems and explore AI tools intelligently and ethically. Contribute to fundraising communications and our profile-building. What You ll Gain Real autonomy and ownership 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Occupational pension scheme Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Access to training and development opportunities Supportive management culture, line-managed by the Chief Executive, who has 30 years' experience in the charity sector Opportunity to shape a three-year diversification journey Direct strategic influence in a respected charity A genuinely collaborative, values-led culture Location Based at Jean Stokes Community Centre, Islington (5 minutes by bus from King s Cross) Application instructions Please note, while we appreciate the value of AI tools, we strongly prefer that applicants prepare their supporting statements with minimal use of AI. This helps us to better understand your authentic voice, skills and motivation for this role. Thank you. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. We are embrace diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents are variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the more we can achieve. Deadline for applications : Sunday, 5th April 2026 at 11.30pm Interviews: Monday, 20th April 2026 Estimated Start: June/July 2026
Overview Overview Why work for us? A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always Execution Supersedes Intention Together We Win Diversity Improves Results Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you! What you will do Responsibilities Develop and drive the global consultant relations strategy, establishing common objectives and a unified, coordinated approach across the organisation. Deliver this strategy through dedicated consultant relations teams in London and Denver, alongside institutional sales teams worldwide. Collaborate closely with regional institutional business heads to ensure alignment and coordination of global consultant strategy, objectives, and activities with local market needs. Act as the internal advocate for the global consultant agenda, promoting awareness and understanding of consultant relationships throughout the company and securing support from all relevant areas. Engage with senior leadership at key consultant firms, fostering high-level relationships between JHI and consultants to facilitate commercial success. Expand JHI's consultant network by leveraging both existing contacts and new relationships. Coordinate global communications with consultants to ensure a consistent and unified message. Build strong partnerships with Investment teams, particularly with asset class heads and key institutional franchises. Contribute to investment strategy prioritisation across JHI and help shape the overall direction of the institutional business. Support and empower the dedicated consultant relations teams in their day-to-day activities as required. Partner with Marketing to ensure that content, campaigns, and events are aligned with the overarching consultant strategy and priority products. Adhere to corporate policies and budgets, maintaining appropriate activity levels to achieve targets. Ensure you are compliant with all relevant regulatory and corporate policies. What to expect when you join our firm What to expect Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Generous Holiday policies Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen Must have skills Must have skills Extensive consultant relations experience and a very strong network within the asset management industry, ideally gained in a similar role Comprehensive knowledge of major asset classes, including fixed income, equities, multi-asset, and alternatives Excellent understanding of the investment needs and objectives of institutional investors Ability to analyse and understand different consultant business models and key market trends Ability to operate across global markets A strong knowledge and understanding of the global consulatnts Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with key decision-makers and senior management, both internally and externally Effective prioritisation and time management skills to proactively build a network of senior-level industry relationships Proven ability to work collaboratively and foster strong partnerships within the Client Group and across the wider organisation Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing and inspiring high-performing global teams Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and the ability to influence and inspire trust Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strategic thinker with the ability to set direction and drive outcomes Client-centric mindset, with a strong sense of teamwork and commitment to putting clients first Nice to have skills Nice to have skills Educated to degree level, with IMC or equivalent professional qualification preferred Experience managing relationships across multiple regions and cultures In-depth understanding of emerging asset classes and innovative investment solutions Experience leading organisational change or integration initiatives Exposure to regulatory and governance frameworks within asset management Ability to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities within the consultant channel Track record of enhancing a firm's reputation within the consultant and institutional marketplace Experience with digital engagement strategies and tools to strengthen consultant relationships Supervisory responsibilities Supervisory responsibilities Yes Potential for growth Potential for growth Mentoring Leadership development programs Regular training Career development services Continuing education courses For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II) For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II) Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering Annual attestation You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at . Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance. Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here. Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks. Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion). You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Overview Overview Why work for us? A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always Execution Supersedes Intention Together We Win Diversity Improves Results Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you! What you will do Responsibilities Develop and drive the global consultant relations strategy, establishing common objectives and a unified, coordinated approach across the organisation. Deliver this strategy through dedicated consultant relations teams in London and Denver, alongside institutional sales teams worldwide. Collaborate closely with regional institutional business heads to ensure alignment and coordination of global consultant strategy, objectives, and activities with local market needs. Act as the internal advocate for the global consultant agenda, promoting awareness and understanding of consultant relationships throughout the company and securing support from all relevant areas. Engage with senior leadership at key consultant firms, fostering high-level relationships between JHI and consultants to facilitate commercial success. Expand JHI's consultant network by leveraging both existing contacts and new relationships. Coordinate global communications with consultants to ensure a consistent and unified message. Build strong partnerships with Investment teams, particularly with asset class heads and key institutional franchises. Contribute to investment strategy prioritisation across JHI and help shape the overall direction of the institutional business. Support and empower the dedicated consultant relations teams in their day-to-day activities as required. Partner with Marketing to ensure that content, campaigns, and events are aligned with the overarching consultant strategy and priority products. Adhere to corporate policies and budgets, maintaining appropriate activity levels to achieve targets. Ensure you are compliant with all relevant regulatory and corporate policies. What to expect when you join our firm What to expect Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Generous Holiday policies Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen Must have skills Must have skills Extensive consultant relations experience and a very strong network within the asset management industry, ideally gained in a similar role Comprehensive knowledge of major asset classes, including fixed income, equities, multi-asset, and alternatives Excellent understanding of the investment needs and objectives of institutional investors Ability to analyse and understand different consultant business models and key market trends Ability to operate across global markets A strong knowledge and understanding of the global consulatnts Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain deep relationships with key decision-makers and senior management, both internally and externally Effective prioritisation and time management skills to proactively build a network of senior-level industry relationships Proven ability to work collaboratively and foster strong partnerships within the Client Group and across the wider organisation Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of managing and inspiring high-performing global teams Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and the ability to influence and inspire trust Excellent attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills Strategic thinker with the ability to set direction and drive outcomes Client-centric mindset, with a strong sense of teamwork and commitment to putting clients first Nice to have skills Nice to have skills Educated to degree level, with IMC or equivalent professional qualification preferred Experience managing relationships across multiple regions and cultures In-depth understanding of emerging asset classes and innovative investment solutions Experience leading organisational change or integration initiatives Exposure to regulatory and governance frameworks within asset management Ability to identify and capitalise on new business opportunities within the consultant channel Track record of enhancing a firm's reputation within the consultant and institutional marketplace Experience with digital engagement strategies and tools to strengthen consultant relationships Supervisory responsibilities Supervisory responsibilities Yes Potential for growth Potential for growth Mentoring Leadership development programs Regular training Career development services Continuing education courses For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II) For those in scope of Knowledge & Competence (MiFID II) Knowledge of financial markets, financial markets function and the impact of economic figures and national/regional/global events on markets Understanding of issues relating to market abuse and anti-money laundering Annual attestation You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at . Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance. Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits. To learn more about our offerings please visit the Why Join Us section on the career page here. Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks. Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion). You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit . Built on passion, driven by purpose. At Wasserman, the Impact group are a dedicated team of specialists that exist to create positive impact for people and the planet through the transformative power of sport, music, and entertainment by leveraging our influence, knowledge and ideas to shape bold vision into innovative & measurable impact.We are looking for a passionate and self-starter Associate Director, Impact (London Based) to lead and drive our Impact efforts across our business, with a focus on the EMEA & APAC region. Working closely alongside the leaders of Inclusion and Social Impact, this AD will be responsible for project management, of the progress of flagship initiatives falling under the impact umbrella. This AD will be responsible for resource development for consultancy, internal education initiatives, employee volunteer program, and thought leadership projects that positions Wasserman as an expert in this space.This role will deliver measurable results throughout the entire Wasserman business and to external stakeholders, including strategic partnerships and clients. The successful candidate will have experience in building and executing against a larger strategy, working with cross-functional teams, as well as leading client initiatives for positive change.This role will have line management responsibilities, and will be expected to travel throughout the year. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Working closely with our VP of Inclusion and VP of Social Impact based in the US, to scale our new strategy and ambitious plans across four impact areas. Operational Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and social value & impact issues to management and employees. Working with the Impact Leadership team ensuring compliance in the region with relevant standards like the and , Gender Pay Gap reporting, and leading organisational development initiatives to meet or exceed these reporting requirements. Drive workforce engagement, and embedding DEI and social value & impact concepts into the organisational culture and everyday operations through collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to embed inclusive practices. Establish communication channels to gather feedback from employees and stakeholders, and inform them about inclusion and impact priorities and progress. Collaborate with our People Team (Operations, Events, Onboarding, Learning & Development) to create efficiencies in our in-office programming, company-wide corporate initiatives, and build employee resources. Collaborate with the People team to understand employee trends through data as it relates to representation, working in tandem to identify inclusion gaps and develop actions to address. Manage both regional Inclusion and Social Impact budgets. Collaborate with our Comms Team, Marketing Team, and key stakeholders on internal and external messaging. Client Work Consult Wass account teams in Brands & Properties & Sales, Live, and Rights across real-time cultural issues, audience insights, strategy /creative briefs, and research. Consult client teams across Entertainment, Talent, and Music on philanthropic and cultural campaigns, events, real-time cultural issues, and research. Develop and create industry and staff resources to address client needs Business Development Participate in RFI, RFP, client pitches, and client recruiting efforts Provide consultancy expertise for commercial opportunities across the business, with clients expecting knowledge and guidance relating to inclusion & social impact as standard Collaborate with global insights on resource development Brand Represent the agency in industry forums, panels, and working groups Support partnerships that align with our Impact strategy in terms of both inclusion and social impact. Collaborate with our Comms Team and Marketing Team on industry awards, PR opportunities, and conferences. WHAT YOU NEED: 6+years' experience in consulting and project and / or change management within sport, music, and/ or entertainment, with a proven track record of success Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, especially in consulting, relationship management, strategic thinking, and brand building. Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., Equality Act 2010, WRES, WDES) and experience in reporting for regulatory compliance standards such as the UK Gender Pay Gap. Strong grasp of inclusion-related issues, cause & advocacy across cultural/ humanitarian issues, and the importance of community engagement. Confident, articulate, passionate individual with the ability to work both independently and with a willingness to learn and grow in the space of Impact Experience with nonprofits, culturally inclusive organisations, and civic engagement organisations Understanding of our industry and how it relates to Impact work & knowledge of inclusion and impact-based principles Understanding how to set & monitor measurable objectives providing expert guidance, and ensuring inclusive practices are integrated throughout an organisation's operations and policies. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strategic thinker with a creative mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and storytelling capabilities Excited and confident in addressing and solving nuanced cultural and community issues. Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated empathy and commitment to success, along with a proven ability to manage expectations Strong project management style that can own and lead multiple projects across multiple stakeholders Ability to multitask and time manage in a fast-paced global environment Deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and relevant legislation. Ability to analyse data and use it to measure the impact of inclusion initiatives. Experience in influencing individuals at all levels of an organisation. Must be comfortable working across different timezones and flexible to meet the needs of international teams as required. Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit . Built on passion, driven by purpose. At Wasserman, the Impact group are a dedicated team of specialists that exist to create positive impact for people and the planet through the transformative power of sport, music, and entertainment by leveraging our influence, knowledge and ideas to shape bold vision into innovative & measurable impact.We are looking for a passionate and self-starter Associate Director, Impact (London Based) to lead and drive our Impact efforts across our business, with a focus on the EMEA & APAC region. Working closely alongside the leaders of Inclusion and Social Impact, this AD will be responsible for project management, of the progress of flagship initiatives falling under the impact umbrella. This AD will be responsible for resource development for consultancy, internal education initiatives, employee volunteer program, and thought leadership projects that positions Wasserman as an expert in this space.This role will deliver measurable results throughout the entire Wasserman business and to external stakeholders, including strategic partnerships and clients. The successful candidate will have experience in building and executing against a larger strategy, working with cross-functional teams, as well as leading client initiatives for positive change.This role will have line management responsibilities, and will be expected to travel throughout the year. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: Working closely with our VP of Inclusion and VP of Social Impact based in the US, to scale our new strategy and ambitious plans across four impact areas. Operational Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and social value & impact issues to management and employees. Working with the Impact Leadership team ensuring compliance in the region with relevant standards like the and , Gender Pay Gap reporting, and leading organisational development initiatives to meet or exceed these reporting requirements. Drive workforce engagement, and embedding DEI and social value & impact concepts into the organisational culture and everyday operations through collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to embed inclusive practices. Establish communication channels to gather feedback from employees and stakeholders, and inform them about inclusion and impact priorities and progress. Collaborate with our People Team (Operations, Events, Onboarding, Learning & Development) to create efficiencies in our in-office programming, company-wide corporate initiatives, and build employee resources. Collaborate with the People team to understand employee trends through data as it relates to representation, working in tandem to identify inclusion gaps and develop actions to address. Manage both regional Inclusion and Social Impact budgets. Collaborate with our Comms Team, Marketing Team, and key stakeholders on internal and external messaging. Client Work Consult Wass account teams in Brands & Properties & Sales, Live, and Rights across real-time cultural issues, audience insights, strategy /creative briefs, and research. Consult client teams across Entertainment, Talent, and Music on philanthropic and cultural campaigns, events, real-time cultural issues, and research. Develop and create industry and staff resources to address client needs Business Development Participate in RFI, RFP, client pitches, and client recruiting efforts Provide consultancy expertise for commercial opportunities across the business, with clients expecting knowledge and guidance relating to inclusion & social impact as standard Collaborate with global insights on resource development Brand Represent the agency in industry forums, panels, and working groups Support partnerships that align with our Impact strategy in terms of both inclusion and social impact. Collaborate with our Comms Team and Marketing Team on industry awards, PR opportunities, and conferences. WHAT YOU NEED: 6+years' experience in consulting and project and / or change management within sport, music, and/ or entertainment, with a proven track record of success Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, especially in consulting, relationship management, strategic thinking, and brand building. Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g., Equality Act 2010, WRES, WDES) and experience in reporting for regulatory compliance standards such as the UK Gender Pay Gap. Strong grasp of inclusion-related issues, cause & advocacy across cultural/ humanitarian issues, and the importance of community engagement. Confident, articulate, passionate individual with the ability to work both independently and with a willingness to learn and grow in the space of Impact Experience with nonprofits, culturally inclusive organisations, and civic engagement organisations Understanding of our industry and how it relates to Impact work & knowledge of inclusion and impact-based principles Understanding how to set & monitor measurable objectives providing expert guidance, and ensuring inclusive practices are integrated throughout an organisation's operations and policies. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Strategic thinker with a creative mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and storytelling capabilities Excited and confident in addressing and solving nuanced cultural and community issues. Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated empathy and commitment to success, along with a proven ability to manage expectations Strong project management style that can own and lead multiple projects across multiple stakeholders Ability to multitask and time manage in a fast-paced global environment Deep understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and relevant legislation. Ability to analyse data and use it to measure the impact of inclusion initiatives. Experience in influencing individuals at all levels of an organisation. Must be comfortable working across different timezones and flexible to meet the needs of international teams as required. Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
We are looking for a Corporate Fundraiser to maximise revenue, and build/maintain strong relationships with existing partners, making the most of a strong pipeline of prospects. The ideal candidate will thrive when working autonomously and have excellent communication and negotiation skills with an interest in the arts and culture. This is a London hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. The Charity A proactive arts charity, passionate about creating exceptional artistic experiences as well as delivering inspiring outreach projects in the local community. You will be joining an exciting organisation, with warm and collaborative working culture. The Role Source headline sponsorships for events and community programmes. Identify, research and approach potential corporate prospects aligned with charitys mission and values including paid partnerships and in kind support. Manage the delivery of partnership agreements, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and ensuring all partners receive the appropriate level of stewardship and recognition. Act as the main point of contact for existing corporate partners Coordinate and manage corporate partner events/hospitality. The Candidate Experience in corporate partnerships and sponsorships, ideally within the arts, culture, or non-profit sectors. Ability to create new leads and contacts with a creative approach to business income generation. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative but independent environment Strong relationship-building and networking skills with the ability to engage with senior executives and provide high levels of customer care. IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Corporate Fundraiser to maximise revenue, and build/maintain strong relationships with existing partners, making the most of a strong pipeline of prospects. The ideal candidate will thrive when working autonomously and have excellent communication and negotiation skills with an interest in the arts and culture. This is a London hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. The Charity A proactive arts charity, passionate about creating exceptional artistic experiences as well as delivering inspiring outreach projects in the local community. You will be joining an exciting organisation, with warm and collaborative working culture. The Role Source headline sponsorships for events and community programmes. Identify, research and approach potential corporate prospects aligned with charitys mission and values including paid partnerships and in kind support. Manage the delivery of partnership agreements, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and ensuring all partners receive the appropriate level of stewardship and recognition. Act as the main point of contact for existing corporate partners Coordinate and manage corporate partner events/hospitality. The Candidate Experience in corporate partnerships and sponsorships, ideally within the arts, culture, or non-profit sectors. Ability to create new leads and contacts with a creative approach to business income generation. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative but independent environment Strong relationship-building and networking skills with the ability to engage with senior executives and provide high levels of customer care. IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Senior Practice Accountant, South Manchester - £35,000 - £50,000 (Depending on experience and study level) A mid-sized, well-established chartered accountancy practice is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join their team. This role is an ideal opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE, looking for a varied role, to make a significant impact within a supportive and forward-thinking practice. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounting services provided to a diverse portfolio of clients. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development and client satisfaction. Senior Practice Accountant - Key Responsibilities: Compliance Preparation and filing of year end accounts, business tax and capital allowances for limited companies, LLP's, partnerships and sole traders Preparation and filing of self-assessments and personal tax computations Preparation of capital gains tax computations and implementation of R&D Tax claims Reduce the burden of taxation for business owners by providing good tax planning and advice Outsourcing and Advisory Review periodic bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts for portfolio clients Preparation of management accounts and management information/performance analysis Advising on the improvement of profitability and business efficiency and implementation of effective business controls and systems Assisting in control and management of client cashflow Preparation of integrated financial projections and budgets Preparing business plans and helping to source and negotiate finance Conducting business valuations Management To effectively manage your own portfolio of clients To assist with training and development of less experienced staff Training of internal staff and clients on various software and applications WIP and billing management Senior Practice Accountant - Experience Required: AAT or ACCA Qualified or part-qualified / QBE At least 5 years' experience in a similar role Senior Practice Accountant - Benefits: Competitive salary 25 days holiday Extra day's leave for your birthday Additional leave awarded after 3 years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days Hybrid working and flexible hours Dress Down Fridays and a smart business casual dress code Regular team socials, including Chester Races and annual away trips with overnight stays Private medical insurance after 2 years of service Incentive scheme, offering bonuses for sourcing and signing new business, and successful cross-selling and up-selling of services Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000.Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: - Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior - Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate - Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior - Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior - Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A - Payroll Bureau - Practice Managers
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Practice Accountant, South Manchester - £35,000 - £50,000 (Depending on experience and study level) A mid-sized, well-established chartered accountancy practice is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join their team. This role is an ideal opportunity for an ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE, looking for a varied role, to make a significant impact within a supportive and forward-thinking practice. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of accounting services provided to a diverse portfolio of clients. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development and client satisfaction. Senior Practice Accountant - Key Responsibilities: Compliance Preparation and filing of year end accounts, business tax and capital allowances for limited companies, LLP's, partnerships and sole traders Preparation and filing of self-assessments and personal tax computations Preparation of capital gains tax computations and implementation of R&D Tax claims Reduce the burden of taxation for business owners by providing good tax planning and advice Outsourcing and Advisory Review periodic bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts for portfolio clients Preparation of management accounts and management information/performance analysis Advising on the improvement of profitability and business efficiency and implementation of effective business controls and systems Assisting in control and management of client cashflow Preparation of integrated financial projections and budgets Preparing business plans and helping to source and negotiate finance Conducting business valuations Management To effectively manage your own portfolio of clients To assist with training and development of less experienced staff Training of internal staff and clients on various software and applications WIP and billing management Senior Practice Accountant - Experience Required: AAT or ACCA Qualified or part-qualified / QBE At least 5 years' experience in a similar role Senior Practice Accountant - Benefits: Competitive salary 25 days holiday Extra day's leave for your birthday Additional leave awarded after 3 years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days Hybrid working and flexible hours Dress Down Fridays and a smart business casual dress code Regular team socials, including Chester Races and annual away trips with overnight stays Private medical insurance after 2 years of service Incentive scheme, offering bonuses for sourcing and signing new business, and successful cross-selling and up-selling of services Vaisto Recruitment offers a generous referral scheme. If you refer a practice candidate to me (who is not already registered) as a thank you will receive a voucher up to the value of £1000.Vouchers are paid on successful completion of the referral's probation period. The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in practice and first moves to industry for both contract and permanent assignments including: - Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior - Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate - Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior - Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior - Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A - Payroll Bureau - Practice Managers
Corporate Business Development Lead Circa £57,000 per annum Permanent Part home/Part office (London) based This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Corporate Business Development Lead . The award-winning Corporate Partnerships team secures and manages long-term, multi-million-pound partnerships, with major UK companies including easyJet, Unilever and Accenture. We have ambitious plans for growth, by adding to and growing our portfolio of truly strategic and pioneering shared-value corporate partnerships. The Business Development function sits within the wider Corporate Partnerships team and is focused on building the new business pipeline, increasing the variety and volume of our partnerships, ensuring all relationships align with business objectives to deliver for the partner and for children. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Partnerships - Business Development, this role leads the team in developing strategic, long-term partnerships with UK-headquartered companies through building a proactive culture to growth. This role includes line management responsibilities, and role-modelling inclusive behaviours and a growth mindset across the wider Corporate Partnerships Team is a core expectation. To succeed in this role, you will need to be a confident and strategic relationship builder, with a proven track record of securing or leading complex, high value partnerships. You'll bring a proactive approach to new business, combining commercial acumen with creativity to identify compelling shared value opportunities for UK headquartered companies. You should be comfortable leading and motivating a team, role modelling inclusive and collaborative behaviours, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best. The ability to navigate senior stakeholders, prioritise effectively, and maintain momentum across a dynamic pipeline will be essential, as will a genuine passion for UNICEF's mission and the impact corporate partnerships can achieve for children globally. Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK's values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process. Act now and visit to apply online. Closing date: 9am, Friday 13 March 2026. Interview date: 1st round Friday 27 March 2026. 2nd round Friday 3 April 2026. In return, we offer: excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children the opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. We anticipate most colleagues will work an average of two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children's rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. Registered Charity Nos. (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Corporate Business Development Lead Circa £57,000 per annum Permanent Part home/Part office (London) based This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Corporate Business Development Lead . The award-winning Corporate Partnerships team secures and manages long-term, multi-million-pound partnerships, with major UK companies including easyJet, Unilever and Accenture. We have ambitious plans for growth, by adding to and growing our portfolio of truly strategic and pioneering shared-value corporate partnerships. The Business Development function sits within the wider Corporate Partnerships team and is focused on building the new business pipeline, increasing the variety and volume of our partnerships, ensuring all relationships align with business objectives to deliver for the partner and for children. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Partnerships - Business Development, this role leads the team in developing strategic, long-term partnerships with UK-headquartered companies through building a proactive culture to growth. This role includes line management responsibilities, and role-modelling inclusive behaviours and a growth mindset across the wider Corporate Partnerships Team is a core expectation. To succeed in this role, you will need to be a confident and strategic relationship builder, with a proven track record of securing or leading complex, high value partnerships. You'll bring a proactive approach to new business, combining commercial acumen with creativity to identify compelling shared value opportunities for UK headquartered companies. You should be comfortable leading and motivating a team, role modelling inclusive and collaborative behaviours, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best. The ability to navigate senior stakeholders, prioritise effectively, and maintain momentum across a dynamic pipeline will be essential, as will a genuine passion for UNICEF's mission and the impact corporate partnerships can achieve for children globally. Please bear in mind that when you write your response to our application questions, you demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and understanding of the role requirements and how well UNICEF UK's values and mission aligns with yours. Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT to generate your answers, will automatically exclude your application from our recruitment process. Act now and visit to apply online. Closing date: 9am, Friday 13 March 2026. Interview date: 1st round Friday 27 March 2026. 2nd round Friday 3 April 2026. In return, we offer: excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools) outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children the opportunity to work in a leading children's organisation making a difference to children around the world Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process. We anticipate most colleagues will work an average of two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children. UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences. We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children's rights. If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact Supporter Care on during office hours. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. Registered Charity Nos. (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
As part of our strategic growth plans for 2025 and beyond, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sales/Account Executive to join our Mid-Corporate Risks team. In this role, you will be responsible for generating leads, developing new business, and managing a portfolio of existing clients. You will also assist with client renewals and ensure high standards of service delivery. Our large account team supports clients with gross written premiums ranging from £10,000 to £1,000,000 across the UK. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build your own client portfolio across diverse sectors including construction, leisure and hospitality, professional services, care, and retail. We are seeking individuals with strong technical insurance knowledge and practical experience. If you are an innovative thinker who thrives on exceeding targets and can communicate confidently at all levels, we would love to hear from you. Our head office is based in Lancaster but we are open to candidates nation-wide to work remotely. Key Responsibilities Achieve agreed brokerage/fee income targets Maintain high levels of client retention and satisfaction Develop and manage a prospect database Deliver a high standard of client service Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation Ensure compliance throughout the sales and service process Engage directly with larger clients alongside our Affinity and Partnerships team Skills & Experience Familiarity with Sales & Account Executive roles Ability to build and maintain client relationships Experience in identifying client needs and preparing market presentations Report writing for new and existing clients Proficiency in using insurance software Experience in obtaining insurance quotations Ability to meet tight deadlines Confidence in both telephone and face-to-face sales Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Effective presentation skills Support development of Account Handlers' technical knowledge Qualifications Full UK driving licence Minimum DIP CII qualified (or actively working towards) What We Offer Competitive salary and bonus scheme Buy/sell holiday options Generous pension contributions Flexible working arrangements Training and ongoing CPD support Retail discounts Please apply below or email your CV to
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
As part of our strategic growth plans for 2025 and beyond, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Sales/Account Executive to join our Mid-Corporate Risks team. In this role, you will be responsible for generating leads, developing new business, and managing a portfolio of existing clients. You will also assist with client renewals and ensure high standards of service delivery. Our large account team supports clients with gross written premiums ranging from £10,000 to £1,000,000 across the UK. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build your own client portfolio across diverse sectors including construction, leisure and hospitality, professional services, care, and retail. We are seeking individuals with strong technical insurance knowledge and practical experience. If you are an innovative thinker who thrives on exceeding targets and can communicate confidently at all levels, we would love to hear from you. Our head office is based in Lancaster but we are open to candidates nation-wide to work remotely. Key Responsibilities Achieve agreed brokerage/fee income targets Maintain high levels of client retention and satisfaction Develop and manage a prospect database Deliver a high standard of client service Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation Ensure compliance throughout the sales and service process Engage directly with larger clients alongside our Affinity and Partnerships team Skills & Experience Familiarity with Sales & Account Executive roles Ability to build and maintain client relationships Experience in identifying client needs and preparing market presentations Report writing for new and existing clients Proficiency in using insurance software Experience in obtaining insurance quotations Ability to meet tight deadlines Confidence in both telephone and face-to-face sales Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Effective presentation skills Support development of Account Handlers' technical knowledge Qualifications Full UK driving licence Minimum DIP CII qualified (or actively working towards) What We Offer Competitive salary and bonus scheme Buy/sell holiday options Generous pension contributions Flexible working arrangements Training and ongoing CPD support Retail discounts Please apply below or email your CV to
This is a career-defining opportunity for a proven sales leader within the commercial and corporate insurance sector. As National Sales Director, you'll lead the growth strategy across the Complex and Major Risk division of a leading national broker - driving high-value, project-led new business wins while shaping the performance and direction of a talented national development team. This is a front-line leadership role: strategic yet hands-on, balancing the demands of board-level planning with the energy and visibility to lead from the front. You'll work alongside the executive team to define the go-to-market strategy, build key partnerships, and ensure delivery against ambitious growth targets across major and multinational clients. The Role Set and execute the national sales and growth strategy across complex and major risk segments. Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of Regional and Development Directors. Personally contribute to winning and securing significant project-led new business opportunities. Work collaboratively with placement, broking, and marketing teams to ensure full alignment and delivery. Represent the brand at the highest level, engaging with major clients, networks, and market partners. About You A strategic, results-driven leader with a strong track record in major/corporate insurance sales. Experience managing large or distributed sales teams within a national or multinational broking environment. Exceptional communicator with boardroom presence and commercial credibility. A growth-focused professional who combines leadership excellence with hands-on new business skill. The Offer Six-figure executive package including performance bonus and benefits. Hybrid working with full autonomy and board-level influence. The opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing, growth-oriented division within a respected national broker. This is a rare chance to define and deliver a national sales strategy within the complex and major risk arena - leading from the front and setting the standard for excellence. Apply in confidence or contact us for a private discussion.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
This is a career-defining opportunity for a proven sales leader within the commercial and corporate insurance sector. As National Sales Director, you'll lead the growth strategy across the Complex and Major Risk division of a leading national broker - driving high-value, project-led new business wins while shaping the performance and direction of a talented national development team. This is a front-line leadership role: strategic yet hands-on, balancing the demands of board-level planning with the energy and visibility to lead from the front. You'll work alongside the executive team to define the go-to-market strategy, build key partnerships, and ensure delivery against ambitious growth targets across major and multinational clients. The Role Set and execute the national sales and growth strategy across complex and major risk segments. Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of Regional and Development Directors. Personally contribute to winning and securing significant project-led new business opportunities. Work collaboratively with placement, broking, and marketing teams to ensure full alignment and delivery. Represent the brand at the highest level, engaging with major clients, networks, and market partners. About You A strategic, results-driven leader with a strong track record in major/corporate insurance sales. Experience managing large or distributed sales teams within a national or multinational broking environment. Exceptional communicator with boardroom presence and commercial credibility. A growth-focused professional who combines leadership excellence with hands-on new business skill. The Offer Six-figure executive package including performance bonus and benefits. Hybrid working with full autonomy and board-level influence. The opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing, growth-oriented division within a respected national broker. This is a rare chance to define and deliver a national sales strategy within the complex and major risk arena - leading from the front and setting the standard for excellence. Apply in confidence or contact us for a private discussion.
Senior Legal Counsel Commercial Focus Attractive Flexibility Sydney Location Your new company We have partnered with a leading Insurer to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to join its respected in house legal function. This is an organisation known for its strong market position, innovative approach to insurance products, and genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and flexible work. Through partnerships with well known brands and brokers, the organisation delivers a wide portfolio of products. With a focus on people, culture and industry leading service, the group offers a collaborative environment where legal plays an influential role. Your new role Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this senior position will see you step into a key advisory role supporting strategic, operational and regulatory priorities across the group. You will join a compact but highly capable and experienced legal team, working across a broad mix of corporate, commercial and financial services matters, with particular emphasis on complex commercial contracting and strategic legal advisory work. Responsibilities Provide high level legal advice on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters impacting the organisation. Partner with the General Counsel to advise the Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior management on strategic legal issues. Draft, negotiate and manage a broad range of sophisticated commercial agreements, including technology, licensing, procurement and consulting arrangements. Keep the business informed of evolving legislative and regulatory obligations across relevant jurisdictions. Assist with the preparation and review of board and committee materials relating to legal matters. What you'll need to succeed 5 8 years' PAE and current admission in NSW. Solid grounding in corporate and commercial law, with strong capability advising internal stakeholders. Demonstrated skill in autonomously drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to technology and procurement. Exposure to financial services regulation or general insurance frameworks is highly advantageous. A proactive, commercially minded approach, with the ability to balance risk management with pragmatic business solutions. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the confidence to advise senior leaders. Ability to manage workload independently while contributing effectively to team outcomes. What you'll get in return Inclusive and people focused culture with strong leadership support. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options (2 days in office) Opportunity to work closely with a respected General Counsel in a genuinely strategic and visible role. Engagement with high value, impactful legal matters across a diverse business. Develop your in house career with a leading Insurer Competitive salary What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up to date copy of your CV, or contact Laura on or . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel Commercial Focus Attractive Flexibility Sydney Location Your new company We have partnered with a leading Insurer to recruit a Senior Legal Counsel to join its respected in house legal function. This is an organisation known for its strong market position, innovative approach to insurance products, and genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and flexible work. Through partnerships with well known brands and brokers, the organisation delivers a wide portfolio of products. With a focus on people, culture and industry leading service, the group offers a collaborative environment where legal plays an influential role. Your new role Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this senior position will see you step into a key advisory role supporting strategic, operational and regulatory priorities across the group. You will join a compact but highly capable and experienced legal team, working across a broad mix of corporate, commercial and financial services matters, with particular emphasis on complex commercial contracting and strategic legal advisory work. Responsibilities Provide high level legal advice on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters impacting the organisation. Partner with the General Counsel to advise the Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior management on strategic legal issues. Draft, negotiate and manage a broad range of sophisticated commercial agreements, including technology, licensing, procurement and consulting arrangements. Keep the business informed of evolving legislative and regulatory obligations across relevant jurisdictions. Assist with the preparation and review of board and committee materials relating to legal matters. What you'll need to succeed 5 8 years' PAE and current admission in NSW. Solid grounding in corporate and commercial law, with strong capability advising internal stakeholders. Demonstrated skill in autonomously drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to technology and procurement. Exposure to financial services regulation or general insurance frameworks is highly advantageous. A proactive, commercially minded approach, with the ability to balance risk management with pragmatic business solutions. Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the confidence to advise senior leaders. Ability to manage workload independently while contributing effectively to team outcomes. What you'll get in return Inclusive and people focused culture with strong leadership support. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options (2 days in office) Opportunity to work closely with a respected General Counsel in a genuinely strategic and visible role. Engagement with high value, impactful legal matters across a diverse business. Develop your in house career with a leading Insurer Competitive salary What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up to date copy of your CV, or contact Laura on or . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Join as a Founder in Residence in Climate We're on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals with technical and commercial domain expertise with keen interest in founding, and building a global scale, impact driven, high growth company from ground up. We are seeking applications from experienced industry, startup and/or new science or engineering based technology development professionals from anywhere in the world to work with us on the next generation of plastics recycling. You'll work closely with the DSV team and the current Founder in Residence for this area to co found and spin out a new company. Once the new venture is incorporated with pre seed investment from DSV, you and your co founder(s) will own the majority stake in the business and continue receiving support from the DSV team post spinout. The role is full time, remote initially until venture incorporation and spin out (circa Q1 2026). The Opportunity We are building a venture to transform waste polyolefins into high value, recyclable degradable packaging materials. Our novel process produces polymers with properties comparable to polypropylene but with dramatically improved end of life characteristics, including solvolysis recyclability and environmental degradability. We are seeking a commercially focused co founder to partner with our technical founder and lead all commercial activities from company formation through Series A and beyond. This is a ground floor opportunity to shape a business addressing the urgent challenge of plastic circularity. Our Approach We are developing an electrified, contaminant tolerant process capable of transforming polyolefin waste into chemicals that will form the basis of a new materials platform. Initially, we will be focusing on developing new packaging materials to tackle the global plastic waste problem. Over time, we anticipate the technology will have applications in various other sectors. It is our hope that this technology will act as a global polyolefin sink - enabling global recovery and reuse of polyolefins. The developed materials will be simpler to recycle than current technologies, and will have environmental compatbility designed in from day one. In order for us to make our vision real we are seeking to recruit a commercially focused cofounder to support our near term commercial objectives. The Role As Commercial Co-Founder, you will own the commercial strategy and execution for the venture. Working alongside the technical founder, you will be responsible for validating market demand, building customer and supplier relationships, navigating regulatory pathways, and securing the commercial proof points required to raise successive funding rounds. This is a hands on role. In the early stages, you will personally conduct customer interviews, negotiate agreements, and build financial models. As the company grows, you will recruit and lead a commercial team. Who We're Looking For Must-Have Experience (one of the following core tracks): Previous experience in a startup or early stage company environment A track record in fundraising, grant writing, and grant management Exposure to regulatory processes for chemicals or materials, and a strong network across relevant industries such as plastics, packaging, or waste management Essential Capabilities: Lead customer discovery to identify and prioritise target markets, building relationships from initial outreach through to binding offtake agreements, and refining value proposition based on market feedback Identify and secure feedstock supply partnerships with waste management companies, and develop strategic partnerships with distributors, compounders, and brand owners Co develop and maintain techno economic models and pricing strategy with the founding team, and lead commercial negotiations and contract structuring Lead fundraising efforts with commercial due diligence materials, building investor relationships and communicating commercial progress Contribute to overall company strategy as a member of the founding team Demonstrated B2B sales and business development experience, ideally in materials, chemicals, or related industrial sectors, with a track record from cold outreach to signed agreements Strong negotiation skills, financial literacy including the ability to build and interrogate financial models, and experience fundraising from venture capital and grants Comfort making decisions with incomplete information and prioritising opportunities with scarce resources Understanding of chemicals, polymers, or materials industry dynamics Willingness to operate across strategic and administrative tasks, with resilience, strong self direction, and ability to thrive in uncertain environments Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility across diverse stakeholders, present to senior executives and investors, and work collaboratively with a technical co founder Ability to recruit and lead team members as the company grows, with a desire to build and scale an organisation aligned with company mission and values Valuable "Nice to Haves": Experience managing customer application testing programmes, developing go to market strategy, and assessing partnership structures including distribution, licensing, and joint development Experience building quality and customer service systems, and recruiting commercial team members Ability to scope and manage regulatory pathways, coordinate with consultants and certification bodies, and substantiate environmental claims Experience identifying and securing grant funding, and developing long term expansion strategy Familiarity with the waste market, circular economy trends in plastics, recycling value chains, and regulatory frameworks for chemicals and materials By joining DSV, you will be part of a team of operators who have founded companies and led the translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds, and government agencies. Here's what we offer: Access to optimised, purpose built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high impact ventures from scratch; Opportunity area specific know how from our network of Partners and Advisors; Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof of concept data; Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a fixed consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre seed investment is secured; Majority equity stake in the new company betweenyou and your co founder(s); Continuous post spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team building; Collaborative support from dozens of Founders currently at DSV across sectors. About DSV Deep Science Ventures (DSV) is on a mission to create a future in which both humans and the planet can thrive. We use our unique venture creation process to create, spin out, and invest in science companies, combining available scientific knowledge and founder type scientists into high impact ventures. Operating in four sectors-Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture, and Computation-we tackle the challenges defining these areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Join as a Founder in Residence in Climate We're on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals with technical and commercial domain expertise with keen interest in founding, and building a global scale, impact driven, high growth company from ground up. We are seeking applications from experienced industry, startup and/or new science or engineering based technology development professionals from anywhere in the world to work with us on the next generation of plastics recycling. You'll work closely with the DSV team and the current Founder in Residence for this area to co found and spin out a new company. Once the new venture is incorporated with pre seed investment from DSV, you and your co founder(s) will own the majority stake in the business and continue receiving support from the DSV team post spinout. The role is full time, remote initially until venture incorporation and spin out (circa Q1 2026). The Opportunity We are building a venture to transform waste polyolefins into high value, recyclable degradable packaging materials. Our novel process produces polymers with properties comparable to polypropylene but with dramatically improved end of life characteristics, including solvolysis recyclability and environmental degradability. We are seeking a commercially focused co founder to partner with our technical founder and lead all commercial activities from company formation through Series A and beyond. This is a ground floor opportunity to shape a business addressing the urgent challenge of plastic circularity. Our Approach We are developing an electrified, contaminant tolerant process capable of transforming polyolefin waste into chemicals that will form the basis of a new materials platform. Initially, we will be focusing on developing new packaging materials to tackle the global plastic waste problem. Over time, we anticipate the technology will have applications in various other sectors. It is our hope that this technology will act as a global polyolefin sink - enabling global recovery and reuse of polyolefins. The developed materials will be simpler to recycle than current technologies, and will have environmental compatbility designed in from day one. In order for us to make our vision real we are seeking to recruit a commercially focused cofounder to support our near term commercial objectives. The Role As Commercial Co-Founder, you will own the commercial strategy and execution for the venture. Working alongside the technical founder, you will be responsible for validating market demand, building customer and supplier relationships, navigating regulatory pathways, and securing the commercial proof points required to raise successive funding rounds. This is a hands on role. In the early stages, you will personally conduct customer interviews, negotiate agreements, and build financial models. As the company grows, you will recruit and lead a commercial team. Who We're Looking For Must-Have Experience (one of the following core tracks): Previous experience in a startup or early stage company environment A track record in fundraising, grant writing, and grant management Exposure to regulatory processes for chemicals or materials, and a strong network across relevant industries such as plastics, packaging, or waste management Essential Capabilities: Lead customer discovery to identify and prioritise target markets, building relationships from initial outreach through to binding offtake agreements, and refining value proposition based on market feedback Identify and secure feedstock supply partnerships with waste management companies, and develop strategic partnerships with distributors, compounders, and brand owners Co develop and maintain techno economic models and pricing strategy with the founding team, and lead commercial negotiations and contract structuring Lead fundraising efforts with commercial due diligence materials, building investor relationships and communicating commercial progress Contribute to overall company strategy as a member of the founding team Demonstrated B2B sales and business development experience, ideally in materials, chemicals, or related industrial sectors, with a track record from cold outreach to signed agreements Strong negotiation skills, financial literacy including the ability to build and interrogate financial models, and experience fundraising from venture capital and grants Comfort making decisions with incomplete information and prioritising opportunities with scarce resources Understanding of chemicals, polymers, or materials industry dynamics Willingness to operate across strategic and administrative tasks, with resilience, strong self direction, and ability to thrive in uncertain environments Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility across diverse stakeholders, present to senior executives and investors, and work collaboratively with a technical co founder Ability to recruit and lead team members as the company grows, with a desire to build and scale an organisation aligned with company mission and values Valuable "Nice to Haves": Experience managing customer application testing programmes, developing go to market strategy, and assessing partnership structures including distribution, licensing, and joint development Experience building quality and customer service systems, and recruiting commercial team members Ability to scope and manage regulatory pathways, coordinate with consultants and certification bodies, and substantiate environmental claims Experience identifying and securing grant funding, and developing long term expansion strategy Familiarity with the waste market, circular economy trends in plastics, recycling value chains, and regulatory frameworks for chemicals and materials By joining DSV, you will be part of a team of operators who have founded companies and led the translation of science at some of the most respected universities, charities, funds, and government agencies. Here's what we offer: Access to optimised, purpose built, proprietary tools, resources, and processes to help create high impact ventures from scratch; Opportunity area specific know how from our network of Partners and Advisors; Up to £250k in investment to incorporate the new venture and develop early proof of concept data; Guaranteed income of £4,166 per month paid as a fixed consultancy fee until the company is launched and the pre seed investment is secured; Majority equity stake in the new company betweenyou and your co founder(s); Continuous post spinout support, including fundraising, commercial partnerships, recruitment, and team building; Collaborative support from dozens of Founders currently at DSV across sectors. About DSV Deep Science Ventures (DSV) is on a mission to create a future in which both humans and the planet can thrive. We use our unique venture creation process to create, spin out, and invest in science companies, combining available scientific knowledge and founder type scientists into high impact ventures. Operating in four sectors-Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture, and Computation-we tackle the challenges defining these areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions.
We're growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Senior Account Executive - Employee Benefits This rolewill be responsible for driving growth within our Employee Benefits business. Identifying andconverting new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and working with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions to prospective clients. Role & Responsibilities Develop and execute a business development strategy to meet new business revenue targets. Identify, approach, and build relationships with key decision-makers (HR, Finance, Procurement, C-suite) in target organisations. Understand prospective clients' needs and feed into sub-proposition teams to help design and build compelling propositions. Lead the end to end sales process - prospecting, pitching, proposal writing, pricing discussions, contracting and closing deals. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes affecting the employee benefits landscape. Work closely with marketing to shape campaigns and events that generate qualified leads. Collaborate closely with other internal teams to maximise opportunity creation and win rates. Key Skills & Experience Experience in successfully originating a pipeline of sales opportunities in the mid-corporate and large corporate space. Experience in successfully converting sales opportunities. Experience in relationship building and networking with prospective clients. Knowledge and technical awareness of a range of employee benefits-related products and services would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite. Knowledge of employee benefits market trends within the UK would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite. Ability to be consultative and pragmatic in assessing client needs and developing a proposal to address those needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to distil technical language (industry jargon) for non-experts (clients and colleagues). Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients. Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society. Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger. People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice. What we offer you Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that'll be available to you will enable you to do this. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here Isio - Careers & Benefits. About Isio Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience. Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
We're growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Senior Account Executive - Employee Benefits This rolewill be responsible for driving growth within our Employee Benefits business. Identifying andconverting new business opportunities, developing strategic partnerships and working with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions to prospective clients. Role & Responsibilities Develop and execute a business development strategy to meet new business revenue targets. Identify, approach, and build relationships with key decision-makers (HR, Finance, Procurement, C-suite) in target organisations. Understand prospective clients' needs and feed into sub-proposition teams to help design and build compelling propositions. Lead the end to end sales process - prospecting, pitching, proposal writing, pricing discussions, contracting and closing deals. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes affecting the employee benefits landscape. Work closely with marketing to shape campaigns and events that generate qualified leads. Collaborate closely with other internal teams to maximise opportunity creation and win rates. Key Skills & Experience Experience in successfully originating a pipeline of sales opportunities in the mid-corporate and large corporate space. Experience in successfully converting sales opportunities. Experience in relationship building and networking with prospective clients. Knowledge and technical awareness of a range of employee benefits-related products and services would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite. Knowledge of employee benefits market trends within the UK would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite. Ability to be consultative and pragmatic in assessing client needs and developing a proposal to address those needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, alongside excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to distil technical language (industry jargon) for non-experts (clients and colleagues). Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients. Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society. Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger. People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice. What we offer you Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that'll be available to you will enable you to do this. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here Isio - Careers & Benefits. About Isio Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry-leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience. Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward-thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email
Project Finance Escrow Sales Specialist - Treasury Services - Executive Director - London LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom Job Information Job Identification Job Category Client Sales Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank Posting Date 02/23/2026, 10:22 AM Locations 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5JP, GB Apply Before 04/30/2026, 04:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Job Description The Global Escrow business provides independent third-party account solutions and is a century-old franchise in the US that has expanded its footprint to Europe, Africa, Asia (EMEA), and Latin America in recent years. Customers view us as a trusted and financially strong escrow agent and benefit from our global network, product expertise and unrivalled client service. The Project Finance Escrow Sales Specialist within the Global Escrow team, will be responsible for sales across the EMEA region and any wider offshore opportunities based in London. The key focus will be on commercializing our current and future Project & Infrastructure Finance capabilities in the region by increasing revenues and deal volume from various sales channels including investment bank origination teams, coverage bankers, financial advisers and sponsors directly. Aside from representing the product within the geographic coverage territory and providing the knowledge base for specific local developments, the role also acts as the liaison with the global Escrow team by bringing opportunities from the region into the broader business. Job Responsibilities: Deliver agreed sales and revenue targets for the region by acting in close coordination with the regional Project Finance Account Bank team as well as the local Payments and the Commercial and Investment Bank businesses. Manage client facing tasks in the region from sales planning, prospecting sales calls, delivering pitches and presentations, product-specific training, ongoing client management and acting as the local escalation point for client service issues within the assigned coverage which includes Corporates, Asset Managers, Infrastructure Funds and other influential sources of new business. Develop strong working relationship with regional leadership and other product teams to provide a 'joined up' approach in order to meet sales targets and manage client expectations. Negotiate fees, terms and conditions, and investment options on deals in conjunction with the product management, client services and liquidity teams, respectively. Manage end-to-end sales process inclusive of all KYC and Client On-boarding requirements, and CRM system updates. Liaise with clients and colleagues globally to develop and sell cross-border solutions, targeting outgoing deals. Act as the senior local representatives for matters related to Account Bank and Escrow products in the region. Identify capability gaps and specific local and/or market requirements to the product development team. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the EMEA project & infrastructure finance market, sector and sub-sector requirements and to determine appropriate strategy for the product. Confidence to manage relationships with senior customer (including C-Suite) and intermediary executives as well as JPMorgan management in the region. Collaborative behavior to get internal support for business objectives and ensure high degree of teamwork to satisfy client expectations. A good understanding of risk and the ability to detect and highlight risk issues. Strong communication skills to effectively market and sell the product to internal and external parties. Graduate or undergraduate degree from a recognized university Significant banking, corporate trust, cash management and/or escrow experience. Relationship and prospect selling experience Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Previous experience with and/or understanding of treasury services/cash management products would be beneficial About Us J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. About the Team J.P. Morgan's Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors. Commercial Banking provides credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients-including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and not-for-profit organizations.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Project Finance Escrow Sales Specialist - Treasury Services - Executive Director - London LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom Job Information Job Identification Job Category Client Sales Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank Posting Date 02/23/2026, 10:22 AM Locations 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5JP, GB Apply Before 04/30/2026, 04:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Job Description The Global Escrow business provides independent third-party account solutions and is a century-old franchise in the US that has expanded its footprint to Europe, Africa, Asia (EMEA), and Latin America in recent years. Customers view us as a trusted and financially strong escrow agent and benefit from our global network, product expertise and unrivalled client service. The Project Finance Escrow Sales Specialist within the Global Escrow team, will be responsible for sales across the EMEA region and any wider offshore opportunities based in London. The key focus will be on commercializing our current and future Project & Infrastructure Finance capabilities in the region by increasing revenues and deal volume from various sales channels including investment bank origination teams, coverage bankers, financial advisers and sponsors directly. Aside from representing the product within the geographic coverage territory and providing the knowledge base for specific local developments, the role also acts as the liaison with the global Escrow team by bringing opportunities from the region into the broader business. Job Responsibilities: Deliver agreed sales and revenue targets for the region by acting in close coordination with the regional Project Finance Account Bank team as well as the local Payments and the Commercial and Investment Bank businesses. Manage client facing tasks in the region from sales planning, prospecting sales calls, delivering pitches and presentations, product-specific training, ongoing client management and acting as the local escalation point for client service issues within the assigned coverage which includes Corporates, Asset Managers, Infrastructure Funds and other influential sources of new business. Develop strong working relationship with regional leadership and other product teams to provide a 'joined up' approach in order to meet sales targets and manage client expectations. Negotiate fees, terms and conditions, and investment options on deals in conjunction with the product management, client services and liquidity teams, respectively. Manage end-to-end sales process inclusive of all KYC and Client On-boarding requirements, and CRM system updates. Liaise with clients and colleagues globally to develop and sell cross-border solutions, targeting outgoing deals. Act as the senior local representatives for matters related to Account Bank and Escrow products in the region. Identify capability gaps and specific local and/or market requirements to the product development team. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the EMEA project & infrastructure finance market, sector and sub-sector requirements and to determine appropriate strategy for the product. Confidence to manage relationships with senior customer (including C-Suite) and intermediary executives as well as JPMorgan management in the region. Collaborative behavior to get internal support for business objectives and ensure high degree of teamwork to satisfy client expectations. A good understanding of risk and the ability to detect and highlight risk issues. Strong communication skills to effectively market and sell the product to internal and external parties. Graduate or undergraduate degree from a recognized university Significant banking, corporate trust, cash management and/or escrow experience. Relationship and prospect selling experience Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Previous experience with and/or understanding of treasury services/cash management products would be beneficial About Us J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. About the Team J.P. Morgan's Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors. Commercial Banking provides credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients-including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and not-for-profit organizations.
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi's Services Product & Innovation (P&I) team. By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview: This is a dynamic leadership role in the global organisation requiring the individual to display a very good understanding of Digital Assets, Client needs, perform continuous market scans and work across multiple product, risk and compliance groups and geographies to deliver solutions that serve clients digital asset needs and help create the network of the future. While at the same time evaluate and engage various internal and external partners to augment core product offerings as required. The role also requires client engagement to drive commercial agendas and deepen Citi's understanding of client needs in this space. Citi is a market leader in global payments and serves our clients in 90 markets with on the ground presence. Our network is a key differentiator. Digital assets are a fast moving space where there is significant innovation and disruption requiring a forward looking and focused execution strategy. This role offers the unique experience of supporting the development of Citi's network of the future, supporting the development of the new products, network, and modernisation. What you'll do: Define and execute on go-to-market commercial strategy to drive revenue and scale Citi Token Services for European region aligned with Citi and Services' vision and objectives. Lead alignment on Digital Assets strategy through cross functional collaboration with senior leadership and product heads. Drive product life cycle from ideation to market adoption for new digital asset initiatives. Ownership of P&L for European Digital Assets business and partner with business lines to achieve profitability targets. Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and client segments to expand market share. Internal and external engagement: Sales Training, Enablement and Outreach. Develop client pitch decks and marketing material to support Sales and marketing initiatives. Source and maintain strong relationships with clients including financial institutions, fintechs, virtual asset service providers, and crypto native firms. Liaise with regulators as a SME and ensure compliance with evolving European regulatory frameworks such as MiCA. Thought and brand leadership through representation at industry events. What we'll need from you: Significant experience within a large, complex financial institution or related fintech/technology firm in a senior commercial leadership role with proven track record of P&L ownership and achieving revenue growth. Preferred experience building and scaling new business lines in the digital asset space. Strong understanding of financial services products and Digital Assets, including tokenisation, stablecoins, DLT, smart contracts, and custody solutions. Proven ability to develop and articulate thought leadership content. Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and diverse client types with corporate sectors and asset managers. Strong analytical skills to assess market opportunities, competitive threats, and product fit. Experience in client-facing roles, participating in client discussions, demos, and workshops. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including business, sales, and marketing, and with the five product organisations of Services. Possess a strong commercial mindset, essential for contributing to business growth as a trusted advisor. Exhibit a strategic mindset, necessary to help shape the future direction of Citi's solution innovations. Be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent communication skills, able to influence and align peers and partners to execution across a large, global, matrix organisation. What we can offer you: We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretionary annual performance related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group: Product Management and Development Job Family: Market Segments and Services Time Type: Full time Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above. Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi's Services Product & Innovation (P&I) team. By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Team/Role Overview: This is a dynamic leadership role in the global organisation requiring the individual to display a very good understanding of Digital Assets, Client needs, perform continuous market scans and work across multiple product, risk and compliance groups and geographies to deliver solutions that serve clients digital asset needs and help create the network of the future. While at the same time evaluate and engage various internal and external partners to augment core product offerings as required. The role also requires client engagement to drive commercial agendas and deepen Citi's understanding of client needs in this space. Citi is a market leader in global payments and serves our clients in 90 markets with on the ground presence. Our network is a key differentiator. Digital assets are a fast moving space where there is significant innovation and disruption requiring a forward looking and focused execution strategy. This role offers the unique experience of supporting the development of Citi's network of the future, supporting the development of the new products, network, and modernisation. What you'll do: Define and execute on go-to-market commercial strategy to drive revenue and scale Citi Token Services for European region aligned with Citi and Services' vision and objectives. Lead alignment on Digital Assets strategy through cross functional collaboration with senior leadership and product heads. Drive product life cycle from ideation to market adoption for new digital asset initiatives. Ownership of P&L for European Digital Assets business and partner with business lines to achieve profitability targets. Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and client segments to expand market share. Internal and external engagement: Sales Training, Enablement and Outreach. Develop client pitch decks and marketing material to support Sales and marketing initiatives. Source and maintain strong relationships with clients including financial institutions, fintechs, virtual asset service providers, and crypto native firms. Liaise with regulators as a SME and ensure compliance with evolving European regulatory frameworks such as MiCA. Thought and brand leadership through representation at industry events. What we'll need from you: Significant experience within a large, complex financial institution or related fintech/technology firm in a senior commercial leadership role with proven track record of P&L ownership and achieving revenue growth. Preferred experience building and scaling new business lines in the digital asset space. Strong understanding of financial services products and Digital Assets, including tokenisation, stablecoins, DLT, smart contracts, and custody solutions. Proven ability to develop and articulate thought leadership content. Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and diverse client types with corporate sectors and asset managers. Strong analytical skills to assess market opportunities, competitive threats, and product fit. Experience in client-facing roles, participating in client discussions, demos, and workshops. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including business, sales, and marketing, and with the five product organisations of Services. Possess a strong commercial mindset, essential for contributing to business growth as a trusted advisor. Exhibit a strategic mindset, necessary to help shape the future direction of Citi's solution innovations. Be a highly motivated self-starter, with excellent communication skills, able to influence and align peers and partners to execution across a large, global, matrix organisation. What we can offer you: We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretionary annual performance related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resources Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group: Product Management and Development Job Family: Market Segments and Services Time Type: Full time Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above. Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi's EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Info Job Category Operational Delivery Apply Before 03/15/2026, 11:55 PM Job Identification 2023 Posting Date 02/23/2026, 09:53 AM Job Shift Day Hours Full Time Job Description Job title: Chief Operating Officer - BBSRC Band: X Contract Type: Contract until 1st February 2028. Hours: Full Time Travel Requirements: Regular visits to UKRI sites. Closing Date: Sunday 15th March :55 Shortlisting: w/c 06th April 2026 Interviews: w/c 20th May 202 About UKRI UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the UK's largest public funder of research and innovation. We invest more than £8 billion annually to advance our understanding of society and the world around us and deliver benefits for society, the economy and the environment. Our organisation comprises nine councils - the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK, the seven disciplinary Research Councils and Research England. As a UK-wide organisation we work across the four UK nations and with the devolved funding bodies and governments to develop and support different priorities that span research and innovation around the UK. Through our Councils and the critical national capabilities provided by our centres and institutes, we deliver, support and champion the creativity and vibrancy of research and innovation in the UK, for the benefit of society. UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). About (BBSRC) BBSRC is the major funder of world-leading bioscience in the UK. Through our investments, we build and support a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive research and innovation community which delivers ground-breaking discoveries, innovative technologies and develops bio-based solutions that contribute to tackling global challenges, such as sustainable food production, climate change, and healthy ageing. As part of UKRI, we not only play a pivotal role in fostering connections that enable the UK's world-class research and innovation system to flourish - we also have a responsibility to enable the creation of a research and employee culture that is diverse, resilient, and engaged. At BBSRC, we firmly believe that by promoting an inclusive and equitable culture across bioscience research and innovation, our community and our discipline will thrive. BBSRC proudly forges interdisciplinary collaborations, including internationally, where excellent bioscience and equitable partnerships have a fundamental role. We pioneer approaches that enhance the equality, diversity, and inclusion of talent by investing in people, programmes, infrastructure, technologies, and collaborations on a global scale. BBSRC's vision is to advance the frontiers of biology and drive towards a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future. We support curiosity-driven ideas and provide early investment in ground-breaking transformative technologies and the sharing of data. Through our funding, stewardship and provision of national capabilities, including the institutes that receive our strategic support, we progress our knowledge and understanding of the complex processes that underpin life and we continue to seek exciting ideas with the potential to transform and advance bioscience. We unleash innovation, capitalising on the unprecedented opportunities for biology to transform our lives by working with and supporting the creation of new businesses, advancing enterprise, and forging vibrant ecosystems across the UK. We enable researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses to translate their fundamental understanding of biological systems into tangible societal and economic benefits with global impact. Purpose of the role The Chief Operating Officer for BBSRC is a significant role within our Executive Leadership Team, aligned to the UKRI strategy, enabling BBSRC to continue its influential roles in research and innovation within UKRI and beyond. The Chief Operating Officer will command the confidence of the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council, as well as other members of the BBSRC Executive and UKRI senior leaders. They will need to be able to work proactively at the interface between professional, academic and government communities, and between staff at all levels in the organisation. As an effective communicator and empathic listener, they will operate effectively across organisational boundaries. As a creative thinker and influential collaborator, they will combine drive and political acumen with the highest standards of behaviour. They will have an in-depth knowledge and proven track record of how to deliver and sustain complex, strategic change at both an organisational and system level in the public and / or private sectors. They will have the ability to strategically lead, sponsor and productively work in partnership to deliver major projects that can secure return on investment. The Chief Operating Officer has direct line management responsibility for several corporate functions across BBSRC. This includes, Governance and Risk Management, Business Planning, Performance Evaluation, Business Improvement and Funding Delivery, . In addition, they will lead partnering relationships with UKRI corporate functions that include Finance; Human Resources; Governance, Assurance, Risk and Information; Digital, Data and Technology; Security; Project Delivery & Improvement; Health and Safety, Estates and Procurement. Key responsibilities • Leadership Act to support the Executive Chair, and fellow members of the Executive Leadership Team, to ensure the smooth running of BBSRC • As a member of the broader BBSRC leadership team, role model and champion organisational values and behaviours and equality, diversity and inclusion principles • Working with the Executive Chair and across BBSRC to lead and support organisational transformation and its alignment with UKRI transformation • Working with fellow COOs across other parts of UKRI to ensure consistency in working practices and to ensure the smooth running of UKRI as a whole. • Working with the Heads of Function to support the design, transformation and effective delivery of Council services within budget and ensuring efficiency and value for money • Inspiring, empowering and developing the BBSRC team • BBSRC strategically-funded Institutes In relation to BBSRC strategically funded institutes (overall an annual BBSRC investment in the region of £135M), lead on matters covering estates, major projects governance, campus developments and other institute-related activities. • Working across BBSRC with members of the Executive Leadership Team, subject matter experts and BBSRC observers as required • Planning and Programme support Act as the key point of contact for BBSRC input to UKRI Corporate Services plans; ensuring that BBSRC requirements are appropriately reflected and that BBSRC can deliver agreed outcomes • Working collaboratively to identify and deliver simplification and harmonisation • Oversight of operational planning and programme support and manage risk within BBSRC - ensuring sufficient support is provided to key areas of activity • Supporting the effective organisation design and delivery capability • Acting as the change agent in BBSRC for Corporate Services in support of the UKRI transformation plan • Finance and Commercial Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with the UKRI Corporate Services Finance Business Partner to ensure BBSRC and UKRI have the necessary financial controls, planning, monitoring and reporting (reflecting Managing Public Money) to enable BBSRC to deliver its strategy • Oversee significant procurements in conjunction with the UKRI Corporate Services Procurement Business Partner • Act as the key point of contact for the NERC/BBSRC joint estates team, hosted by NERC, including on Health, Safety and Biosafety • Act as the key contact for major BBSRC capital programmes • Human Resources Lead on employee policies for BBSRC including pay and reward. Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and HR Business Partners to ensure BBSRC has the right people, in the right place, doing the right things, developing their skills and maximising their productivity in alignment within Council and UKRI strategy. • Leading on staff and Trade Union relations where required • Governance, Assurance, Risk, Information (GARI) and Legal Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with UKRI Corporate Services GARI Business Partner to provide the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council with appropriate governance structures and assurance as to the integrity of activities, that risks are identified and mitigated (as far as reasonable), that information is accurate and secure (reflecting GDPR), with specific reference to the UKRI assets managed by BBSRC including at BBSRC strategically-funded institutes. Accountable for ensuring reporting is carried out. • Manage BBSRC's need for legal advice, working with UKRI Head of Legal • Act as the key point of contact for GIAA • Managing corporate compliance and statutory liability • Information Technology, Facilities, Administration Manage the provision of business IT to BBSRC, working with internal and external suppliers Ensure that office space is of appropriate quality and used flexibly and effectively Ensure that employees have the tools to do the job . click apply for full job details
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Info Job Category Operational Delivery Apply Before 03/15/2026, 11:55 PM Job Identification 2023 Posting Date 02/23/2026, 09:53 AM Job Shift Day Hours Full Time Job Description Job title: Chief Operating Officer - BBSRC Band: X Contract Type: Contract until 1st February 2028. Hours: Full Time Travel Requirements: Regular visits to UKRI sites. Closing Date: Sunday 15th March :55 Shortlisting: w/c 06th April 2026 Interviews: w/c 20th May 202 About UKRI UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the UK's largest public funder of research and innovation. We invest more than £8 billion annually to advance our understanding of society and the world around us and deliver benefits for society, the economy and the environment. Our organisation comprises nine councils - the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK, the seven disciplinary Research Councils and Research England. As a UK-wide organisation we work across the four UK nations and with the devolved funding bodies and governments to develop and support different priorities that span research and innovation around the UK. Through our Councils and the critical national capabilities provided by our centres and institutes, we deliver, support and champion the creativity and vibrancy of research and innovation in the UK, for the benefit of society. UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). About (BBSRC) BBSRC is the major funder of world-leading bioscience in the UK. Through our investments, we build and support a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive research and innovation community which delivers ground-breaking discoveries, innovative technologies and develops bio-based solutions that contribute to tackling global challenges, such as sustainable food production, climate change, and healthy ageing. As part of UKRI, we not only play a pivotal role in fostering connections that enable the UK's world-class research and innovation system to flourish - we also have a responsibility to enable the creation of a research and employee culture that is diverse, resilient, and engaged. At BBSRC, we firmly believe that by promoting an inclusive and equitable culture across bioscience research and innovation, our community and our discipline will thrive. BBSRC proudly forges interdisciplinary collaborations, including internationally, where excellent bioscience and equitable partnerships have a fundamental role. We pioneer approaches that enhance the equality, diversity, and inclusion of talent by investing in people, programmes, infrastructure, technologies, and collaborations on a global scale. BBSRC's vision is to advance the frontiers of biology and drive towards a healthy, prosperous and sustainable future. We support curiosity-driven ideas and provide early investment in ground-breaking transformative technologies and the sharing of data. Through our funding, stewardship and provision of national capabilities, including the institutes that receive our strategic support, we progress our knowledge and understanding of the complex processes that underpin life and we continue to seek exciting ideas with the potential to transform and advance bioscience. We unleash innovation, capitalising on the unprecedented opportunities for biology to transform our lives by working with and supporting the creation of new businesses, advancing enterprise, and forging vibrant ecosystems across the UK. We enable researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses to translate their fundamental understanding of biological systems into tangible societal and economic benefits with global impact. Purpose of the role The Chief Operating Officer for BBSRC is a significant role within our Executive Leadership Team, aligned to the UKRI strategy, enabling BBSRC to continue its influential roles in research and innovation within UKRI and beyond. The Chief Operating Officer will command the confidence of the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council, as well as other members of the BBSRC Executive and UKRI senior leaders. They will need to be able to work proactively at the interface between professional, academic and government communities, and between staff at all levels in the organisation. As an effective communicator and empathic listener, they will operate effectively across organisational boundaries. As a creative thinker and influential collaborator, they will combine drive and political acumen with the highest standards of behaviour. They will have an in-depth knowledge and proven track record of how to deliver and sustain complex, strategic change at both an organisational and system level in the public and / or private sectors. They will have the ability to strategically lead, sponsor and productively work in partnership to deliver major projects that can secure return on investment. The Chief Operating Officer has direct line management responsibility for several corporate functions across BBSRC. This includes, Governance and Risk Management, Business Planning, Performance Evaluation, Business Improvement and Funding Delivery, . In addition, they will lead partnering relationships with UKRI corporate functions that include Finance; Human Resources; Governance, Assurance, Risk and Information; Digital, Data and Technology; Security; Project Delivery & Improvement; Health and Safety, Estates and Procurement. Key responsibilities • Leadership Act to support the Executive Chair, and fellow members of the Executive Leadership Team, to ensure the smooth running of BBSRC • As a member of the broader BBSRC leadership team, role model and champion organisational values and behaviours and equality, diversity and inclusion principles • Working with the Executive Chair and across BBSRC to lead and support organisational transformation and its alignment with UKRI transformation • Working with fellow COOs across other parts of UKRI to ensure consistency in working practices and to ensure the smooth running of UKRI as a whole. • Working with the Heads of Function to support the design, transformation and effective delivery of Council services within budget and ensuring efficiency and value for money • Inspiring, empowering and developing the BBSRC team • BBSRC strategically-funded Institutes In relation to BBSRC strategically funded institutes (overall an annual BBSRC investment in the region of £135M), lead on matters covering estates, major projects governance, campus developments and other institute-related activities. • Working across BBSRC with members of the Executive Leadership Team, subject matter experts and BBSRC observers as required • Planning and Programme support Act as the key point of contact for BBSRC input to UKRI Corporate Services plans; ensuring that BBSRC requirements are appropriately reflected and that BBSRC can deliver agreed outcomes • Working collaboratively to identify and deliver simplification and harmonisation • Oversight of operational planning and programme support and manage risk within BBSRC - ensuring sufficient support is provided to key areas of activity • Supporting the effective organisation design and delivery capability • Acting as the change agent in BBSRC for Corporate Services in support of the UKRI transformation plan • Finance and Commercial Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with the UKRI Corporate Services Finance Business Partner to ensure BBSRC and UKRI have the necessary financial controls, planning, monitoring and reporting (reflecting Managing Public Money) to enable BBSRC to deliver its strategy • Oversee significant procurements in conjunction with the UKRI Corporate Services Procurement Business Partner • Act as the key point of contact for the NERC/BBSRC joint estates team, hosted by NERC, including on Health, Safety and Biosafety • Act as the key contact for major BBSRC capital programmes • Human Resources Lead on employee policies for BBSRC including pay and reward. Working closely with the UKRI Corporate Services and HR Business Partners to ensure BBSRC has the right people, in the right place, doing the right things, developing their skills and maximising their productivity in alignment within Council and UKRI strategy. • Leading on staff and Trade Union relations where required • Governance, Assurance, Risk, Information (GARI) and Legal Work closely, via 'dotted line' engagement approach, with UKRI Corporate Services GARI Business Partner to provide the BBSRC Executive Chair and Council with appropriate governance structures and assurance as to the integrity of activities, that risks are identified and mitigated (as far as reasonable), that information is accurate and secure (reflecting GDPR), with specific reference to the UKRI assets managed by BBSRC including at BBSRC strategically-funded institutes. Accountable for ensuring reporting is carried out. • Manage BBSRC's need for legal advice, working with UKRI Head of Legal • Act as the key point of contact for GIAA • Managing corporate compliance and statutory liability • Information Technology, Facilities, Administration Manage the provision of business IT to BBSRC, working with internal and external suppliers Ensure that office space is of appropriate quality and used flexibly and effectively Ensure that employees have the tools to do the job . click apply for full job details
