Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. We Are BCG X We're a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. Leveraging BCG's global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions. We Are BCG X We're a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. Leveraging BCG's global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions. What You'll Do Are you passionate about developing socially and ethically responsible AI systems? Are you excited by the prospect of supporting projects that apply cutting-edge AI and GenAI models to solve real-world problems? Imagine working with BCG 's Responsible AI team, where you will develop and apply innovative tools for testing and evaluating new GenAI products. Your daily work would involve designing and implementing testing and evaluation frameworks to help improve product quality and ensure AI systems are safe, secure, and equitable . Join a team dedicated to exploring creative solutions and pioneering advancements in Responsible AI. Your work will influence the development of GenAI applications, focusing on transparency, accountability, and trustworthiness. On the team, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds and make a tangible impact on shaping the future of AI, ensuring it meets the highest standards for responsibility and effectiveness. You will have the opportunity to support a wide variety of projects, spanning use cases, technologies, industries, and clients. Embrace the challenge of working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, ethical innovation, and real-world applications. The Responsible AI Applied Scientist plays a critical role supporting BCG 's testing and evaluation efforts, working in conjunction with our AI and GenAI product teams to ensure alignment with our Responsible AI policy, principles, and standards, and to support the design, continuous improvement, and execution of the overall Responsible AI program at BCG. The Responsible AI Applied Sci entist will work with a diverse set of stakeholders to: Ensure responsible development of GenAI and AI products by providing Responsible AI expert support to GenAI and AI product teams, including conducting independent assessment of product -level risks and owning product evaluations Engage indep endently and directly with BCG product teams to sup port Responsible AI-related nee ds across the entire software development lifecycle of GenAI or AI product s Work with and support technical teams executing risk assessment and testing and evaluation o f GenAI and AI products Train and mentor technical teams on testing and evaluation approaches for GenAI products Remain up - to - date on emerging frameworks, standards, and technical approaches, and related issues , by participating in workshops, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations What You'll Bring 3-5+ years of experience in Responsible AI, including directly engaging with AI product teams 3+ years of industry experience in building or evaluating Generative AI models Experience in program/project management and team leadership Strong programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks ( PyTorch , TensorFlow) Demonstrable knowledge of Responsible AI issues, trends, frameworks, and best practices Working knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and legal frameworks across the globe Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Ability to explain sophisticated data science concepts to non-technical audiences and translate analytical results into business implications Ability to think critically about ethical, social, and business risks posed by GenAI and AI systems Passion for building things and comfort working with modern data science development tools Experience designing and analyzing experiments using advanced statistical methods Experience and enthusiasm for working with Ge n AI technologies Technical Skills Must - have experience: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent research/work experience Strong research background in empirical evaluation, experimental design, or benchmarking Deep familiarity with software engineering workflows and developer tools Experience working with or evaluating AI/ML models, preferably LLMs Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to write clear testing result reports Nice - to - have experience: Experience with quantitative social science research Familiarity with software engineering practices (e.g., unit testing, CI/CD ) Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or SQL databases Knowledge of AI risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF) Experience with d eveloper tools , including IDEs (e.g., VSCode , Pycharm ) and environment management (e.g., P yenv , C onda , P oetry , D ocker) Demonstrable contribution to open-source evaluations of GenAI Who You'll Work With You'll work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, product-oriented environment where we advance our thinking about and operationalization of Responsible AI. You'll engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior executives, A I and G enAI product teams , legal, compliance, and security teams, BCG's Chief AI Ethics Officer, the Director of the Responsible AI team, and other members of the Responsible AI team. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. We Are BCG X We're a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. Leveraging BCG's global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions. We Are BCG X We're a diverse team of more than 3,000 tech experts united by a drive to make a difference. Working across industries and disciplines, we combine our experience and expertise to tackle the biggest challenges faced by society today. We go beyond what was once thought possible, creating new and innovative solutions to the world's most complex problems. Leveraging BCG's global network and partnerships with leading organizations, BCG X provides a stable ecosystem for talent to build game-changing businesses, products, and services from the ground up, all while growing their career. Together, we strive to create solutions that will positively impact the lives of millions. What You'll Do Are you passionate about developing socially and ethically responsible AI systems? Are you excited by the prospect of supporting projects that apply cutting-edge AI and GenAI models to solve real-world problems? Imagine working with BCG 's Responsible AI team, where you will develop and apply innovative tools for testing and evaluating new GenAI products. Your daily work would involve designing and implementing testing and evaluation frameworks to help improve product quality and ensure AI systems are safe, secure, and equitable . Join a team dedicated to exploring creative solutions and pioneering advancements in Responsible AI. Your work will influence the development of GenAI applications, focusing on transparency, accountability, and trustworthiness. On the team, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds and make a tangible impact on shaping the future of AI, ensuring it meets the highest standards for responsibility and effectiveness. You will have the opportunity to support a wide variety of projects, spanning use cases, technologies, industries, and clients. Embrace the challenge of working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, ethical innovation, and real-world applications. The Responsible AI Applied Scientist plays a critical role supporting BCG 's testing and evaluation efforts, working in conjunction with our AI and GenAI product teams to ensure alignment with our Responsible AI policy, principles, and standards, and to support the design, continuous improvement, and execution of the overall Responsible AI program at BCG. The Responsible AI Applied Sci entist will work with a diverse set of stakeholders to: Ensure responsible development of GenAI and AI products by providing Responsible AI expert support to GenAI and AI product teams, including conducting independent assessment of product -level risks and owning product evaluations Engage indep endently and directly with BCG product teams to sup port Responsible AI-related nee ds across the entire software development lifecycle of GenAI or AI product s Work with and support technical teams executing risk assessment and testing and evaluation o f GenAI and AI products Train and mentor technical teams on testing and evaluation approaches for GenAI products Remain up - to - date on emerging frameworks, standards, and technical approaches, and related issues , by participating in workshops, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations What You'll Bring 3-5+ years of experience in Responsible AI, including directly engaging with AI product teams 3+ years of industry experience in building or evaluating Generative AI models Experience in program/project management and team leadership Strong programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks ( PyTorch , TensorFlow) Demonstrable knowledge of Responsible AI issues, trends, frameworks, and best practices Working knowledge of emerging AI regulatory and legal frameworks across the globe Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences Ability to explain sophisticated data science concepts to non-technical audiences and translate analytical results into business implications Ability to think critically about ethical, social, and business risks posed by GenAI and AI systems Passion for building things and comfort working with modern data science development tools Experience designing and analyzing experiments using advanced statistical methods Experience and enthusiasm for working with Ge n AI technologies Technical Skills Must - have experience: Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent research/work experience Strong research background in empirical evaluation, experimental design, or benchmarking Deep familiarity with software engineering workflows and developer tools Experience working with or evaluating AI/ML models, preferably LLMs Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to write clear testing result reports Nice - to - have experience: Experience with quantitative social science research Familiarity with software engineering practices (e.g., unit testing, CI/CD ) Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or SQL databases Knowledge of AI risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF) Experience with d eveloper tools , including IDEs (e.g., VSCode , Pycharm ) and environment management (e.g., P yenv , C onda , P oetry , D ocker) Demonstrable contribution to open-source evaluations of GenAI Who You'll Work With You'll work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, product-oriented environment where we advance our thinking about and operationalization of Responsible AI. You'll engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior executives, A I and G enAI product teams , legal, compliance, and security teams, BCG's Chief AI Ethics Officer, the Director of the Responsible AI team, and other members of the Responsible AI team. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Oxford High School is seeking to appoint a Creative Content & Digital Marketing Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-quality digital content and marketing campaigns that support the School's strategic priorities. This role is central to communicating the School's ethos, ambition and distinctive educational experience with clarity and impact. The postholder will shape and evolve the School's digital presence, including oversight of the website and digital channels, ensuring that communications are purposeful, audience-focused and aligned with recruitment, reputation and community engagement objectives. Working closely with the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, the Admissions team and the Marketing & Communications Officer, the successful candidate will translate strategic priorities into compelling campaigns, content and creative outputs. They will lead the planning and delivery of integrated marketing activity across key recruitment moments, including open events and admissions cycles, and will develop engaging content that brings to life the achievements, experiences and aspirations of the School community. The role includes responsibility for managing and developing digital channels, delivering a structured and strategic approach to social media, and overseeing the ongoing development and optimisation of the School's website, including content, user journey and SEO. The postholder will also lead the creation of high-quality visual and written content, including photography, video and editorial features, working with colleagues across the School as well as external creative partners where appropriate. Candidates should have proven experience in digital marketing, content strategy or communications, with strong storytelling ability and experience of producing engaging multimedia content. They will demonstrate a clear understanding of digital platforms and audience engagement, alongside excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A collaborative approach and the confidence to contribute both strategically and in a hands-on capacity are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping how Oxford High School communicates its identity and impact to a wide and engaged audience. About the School: Since its foundation over 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education. Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community. Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment Please click on the apply button to apply. Application Deadline: 23:59 Monday 6th April 2026. Initial Online Interviews will take place on Thursday 9th April 2026. 2nd Stage Interviews will take place in person on Monday 13th April 2026. We reserve the right to change these dates or to interview before this time. We also reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, we strongly recommend early applications. The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
Oxford High School is seeking to appoint a Creative Content & Digital Marketing Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-quality digital content and marketing campaigns that support the School's strategic priorities. This role is central to communicating the School's ethos, ambition and distinctive educational experience with clarity and impact. The postholder will shape and evolve the School's digital presence, including oversight of the website and digital channels, ensuring that communications are purposeful, audience-focused and aligned with recruitment, reputation and community engagement objectives. Working closely with the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, the Admissions team and the Marketing & Communications Officer, the successful candidate will translate strategic priorities into compelling campaigns, content and creative outputs. They will lead the planning and delivery of integrated marketing activity across key recruitment moments, including open events and admissions cycles, and will develop engaging content that brings to life the achievements, experiences and aspirations of the School community. The role includes responsibility for managing and developing digital channels, delivering a structured and strategic approach to social media, and overseeing the ongoing development and optimisation of the School's website, including content, user journey and SEO. The postholder will also lead the creation of high-quality visual and written content, including photography, video and editorial features, working with colleagues across the School as well as external creative partners where appropriate. Candidates should have proven experience in digital marketing, content strategy or communications, with strong storytelling ability and experience of producing engaging multimedia content. They will demonstrate a clear understanding of digital platforms and audience engagement, alongside excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A collaborative approach and the confidence to contribute both strategically and in a hands-on capacity are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping how Oxford High School communicates its identity and impact to a wide and engaged audience. About the School: Since its foundation over 150 years ago, Oxford High School has been innovative and pioneering in its approach to girls' education. Today, Oxford High School is a happy and vibrant place to work: our students are highly motivated and ambitious, supportive yet self-aware. From our youngest Reception pupils through to our longest-serving members of staff, there is a real sense of pride at being part of the Oxford High community. Benefits: As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment Please click on the apply button to apply. Application Deadline: 23:59 Monday 6th April 2026. Initial Online Interviews will take place on Thursday 9th April 2026. 2nd Stage Interviews will take place in person on Monday 13th April 2026. We reserve the right to change these dates or to interview before this time. We also reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, we strongly recommend early applications. The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Trainer (Financial Services) Newcastle Salary circa £45,000 My client is seeking an experienced Trainer to play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact learning programmes within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. This position focuses on strengthening professional capability and developing leadership skills across the organisation. The successful candidate will support managers and advisers in building strong leadership behaviours, professionalism, and effective relationship management, while cultivating the core soft skills required to excel in client-facing roles. Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of programmes across key capability areas. Design and facilitate blended learning that integrates technical knowledge with behavioural skills. Deliver training aligned to real client scenarios and regulated environments. Embed learning through case studies, simulations, coaching, and assessment. Adapt delivery to suit different roles, experience levels, and business functions. Promote high professional standards and continuous development. Translate business needs into targeted learning interventions. Support structured development aligned to career pathways. Provide subject matter expertise to ensure technical accuracy and relevance. Support onboarding, professional development, and leadership readiness. Deliver structured 1:1 coaching, offering feedback to enhance soft skills such as communication, influencing, and relationship management. Coordinate programme delivery to ensure a high-quality learner experience. Track evaluation data and produce reporting metrics. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers. Use feedback and insight to continuously enhance learning programmes. Skills & Experience Required: Essential: Experience delivering learning within wealth management or financial services. Proven ability to design and facilitate programmes combining technical and behavioural development. Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills. Good understanding of regulatory and professional standards in a financial services environment. Desirable: Professional qualification in Learning & Development or Organisational Development (e.g. CIPD or equivalent). Diploma (or equivalent) in Financial Planning. Experience in blended and digital learning design. Experience supporting capability frameworks or structured career pathways. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to developing its people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
Trainer (Financial Services) Newcastle Salary circa £45,000 My client is seeking an experienced Trainer to play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact learning programmes within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. This position focuses on strengthening professional capability and developing leadership skills across the organisation. The successful candidate will support managers and advisers in building strong leadership behaviours, professionalism, and effective relationship management, while cultivating the core soft skills required to excel in client-facing roles. Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of programmes across key capability areas. Design and facilitate blended learning that integrates technical knowledge with behavioural skills. Deliver training aligned to real client scenarios and regulated environments. Embed learning through case studies, simulations, coaching, and assessment. Adapt delivery to suit different roles, experience levels, and business functions. Promote high professional standards and continuous development. Translate business needs into targeted learning interventions. Support structured development aligned to career pathways. Provide subject matter expertise to ensure technical accuracy and relevance. Support onboarding, professional development, and leadership readiness. Deliver structured 1:1 coaching, offering feedback to enhance soft skills such as communication, influencing, and relationship management. Coordinate programme delivery to ensure a high-quality learner experience. Track evaluation data and produce reporting metrics. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external providers. Use feedback and insight to continuously enhance learning programmes. Skills & Experience Required: Essential: Experience delivering learning within wealth management or financial services. Proven ability to design and facilitate programmes combining technical and behavioural development. Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills. Good understanding of regulatory and professional standards in a financial services environment. Desirable: Professional qualification in Learning & Development or Organisational Development (e.g. CIPD or equivalent). Diploma (or equivalent) in Financial Planning. Experience in blended and digital learning design. Experience supporting capability frameworks or structured career pathways. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to developing its people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
THE COMPANY Our client is a rapidly expanding creative agency with a distinctive global footprint across gaming and toys. They partner with leading publishers, developers and entertainment brands to deliver high-impact campaigns, key art, branding and digital content. THE ROLE This is a hands-on, client-facing role with real ownership. You'll work closely with the Creative Director to deliver illustration-led creative across branding, key art and digital campaigns. You'll take ideas from initial concept through to final delivery, contributing both strategically and creatively. Key responsibilities: Create high-quality, illustration-led design across branding, key art and digital campaigns Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to final delivery Work across multiple styles, adapting to different brands and audiences Deliver full campaign rollouts including resized assets, localisation and final output Collaborate with the video team to develop assets for trailers and motion content Interpret briefs with clarity, adding creative value at every stage Maintain exceptional organisation across files, versioning and asset management Support and guide junior designers where required Ensure consistently high standards across all creative output THE PERSON As a Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator, you will have 4-6 years' agency experience, ideally within the gaming or toy industry, with a portfolio that showcases work across branding, logos and key art. You'll have a strong understanding of gaming audiences and visual trends, and be confident leading projects with a self-motivated, organised approach. You'll be experienced in developing brand identities from the ground up, comfortable working directly with clients, and able to guide creative from brief through to final delivery. You'll communicate ideas clearly, take direction well, and use feedback to refine and elevate your work. You'll bring a distinctive portfolio that reflects high-quality design and illustration across digital campaigns, with a sharp eye for typography, layout, colour and composition. Alongside advanced skills in Photoshop and Illustrator, you'll have a solid understanding of digital production and a genuine passion for the gaming industry. NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV and portfolio of work. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active roles Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to . Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: .
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
THE COMPANY Our client is a rapidly expanding creative agency with a distinctive global footprint across gaming and toys. They partner with leading publishers, developers and entertainment brands to deliver high-impact campaigns, key art, branding and digital content. THE ROLE This is a hands-on, client-facing role with real ownership. You'll work closely with the Creative Director to deliver illustration-led creative across branding, key art and digital campaigns. You'll take ideas from initial concept through to final delivery, contributing both strategically and creatively. Key responsibilities: Create high-quality, illustration-led design across branding, key art and digital campaigns Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to final delivery Work across multiple styles, adapting to different brands and audiences Deliver full campaign rollouts including resized assets, localisation and final output Collaborate with the video team to develop assets for trailers and motion content Interpret briefs with clarity, adding creative value at every stage Maintain exceptional organisation across files, versioning and asset management Support and guide junior designers where required Ensure consistently high standards across all creative output THE PERSON As a Senior Graphic Designer & Illustrator, you will have 4-6 years' agency experience, ideally within the gaming or toy industry, with a portfolio that showcases work across branding, logos and key art. You'll have a strong understanding of gaming audiences and visual trends, and be confident leading projects with a self-motivated, organised approach. You'll be experienced in developing brand identities from the ground up, comfortable working directly with clients, and able to guide creative from brief through to final delivery. You'll communicate ideas clearly, take direction well, and use feedback to refine and elevate your work. You'll bring a distinctive portfolio that reflects high-quality design and illustration across digital campaigns, with a sharp eye for typography, layout, colour and composition. Alongside advanced skills in Photoshop and Illustrator, you'll have a solid understanding of digital production and a genuine passion for the gaming industry. NEXT STEP If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV and portfolio of work. WHAT TO EXPECT Searchlight only advertises active roles Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days. If this role isn't quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to . Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. To learn more about Searchlight, see: .
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a experienced Product Manager to work for our client and drive the strategic evolution of their API & Connectivity capabilities. This is initially a 12-month contract with strong prospects for extension and will be a hybrid role based in London or York. This opportunity sits at the heart of their enterprise technology transformation, shaping and delivering a unified global integration platform that underpins connectivity across internal systems, partners, distributors, and digital channels. Responsibilities Own the API/Integration platform roadmap in alignment with enterprise architecture, business strategy, and regulatory requirements. Prioritise and sequence API, integration, and connectivity initiatives across internal teams, partners, and markets. Ensure integrity, consistency, and reusability of the global integration platform as multiple initiatives build on shared components. Lead cross-initiative dependency and risk management across squads delivering APIs, services, and integration capabilities. Provide delivery leadership for API & Connectivity initiatives, working closely with engineering, architecture, and Product Owners. Act as the senior product point of contact for connectivity-related matters with underwriting, pricing, claims, digital, partner channels, and technology stakeholders. Ensure all API and integration changes adhere to security, regulatory, data governance, and operational resilience standards. Communicate roadmap, priorities, risks, and progress clearly to senior technical and business stakeholders. About You 5+ years proven experience as a Product Manager or Lead Product Manager for API, integration, or connectivity platforms in regulated industries. Strong understanding of multi-channel distribution, partner integrations, and digital journeys. Demonstrable experience delivering complex integration change across shared platforms or service-based architectures. Strong delivery leadership capabilities, able to manage competing priorities, technical constraints, and distributed delivery teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across business, technical, and partner environments. Comfortable operating with ambiguity, balancing long-term platform vision with short-term delivery needs. Good understanding of security, data privacy, regulatory requirements, and operational risk in financial services. About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth and is firmly established as an award-winning employer listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunities to re-skill and build non-linear career pathways Annual leave and workplace pension
Mar 22, 2026
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FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a experienced Product Manager to work for our client and drive the strategic evolution of their API & Connectivity capabilities. This is initially a 12-month contract with strong prospects for extension and will be a hybrid role based in London or York. This opportunity sits at the heart of their enterprise technology transformation, shaping and delivering a unified global integration platform that underpins connectivity across internal systems, partners, distributors, and digital channels. Responsibilities Own the API/Integration platform roadmap in alignment with enterprise architecture, business strategy, and regulatory requirements. Prioritise and sequence API, integration, and connectivity initiatives across internal teams, partners, and markets. Ensure integrity, consistency, and reusability of the global integration platform as multiple initiatives build on shared components. Lead cross-initiative dependency and risk management across squads delivering APIs, services, and integration capabilities. Provide delivery leadership for API & Connectivity initiatives, working closely with engineering, architecture, and Product Owners. Act as the senior product point of contact for connectivity-related matters with underwriting, pricing, claims, digital, partner channels, and technology stakeholders. Ensure all API and integration changes adhere to security, regulatory, data governance, and operational resilience standards. Communicate roadmap, priorities, risks, and progress clearly to senior technical and business stakeholders. About You 5+ years proven experience as a Product Manager or Lead Product Manager for API, integration, or connectivity platforms in regulated industries. Strong understanding of multi-channel distribution, partner integrations, and digital journeys. Demonstrable experience delivering complex integration change across shared platforms or service-based architectures. Strong delivery leadership capabilities, able to manage competing priorities, technical constraints, and distributed delivery teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across business, technical, and partner environments. Comfortable operating with ambiguity, balancing long-term platform vision with short-term delivery needs. Good understanding of security, data privacy, regulatory requirements, and operational risk in financial services. About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth and is firmly established as an award-winning employer listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Why join us Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunities to re-skill and build non-linear career pathways Annual leave and workplace pension
Senior Strategist - Campaigns & Propositions Location: Hybrid between home and our Head Offices in London Salary Range: £50,000 - £53,432 per annum (plus ILW, £3,344, if residing & working in London) Hours: 35 per week 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover) Are you ready to play a pivotal role within Mass Marketing & Fundraising at the British Red Cross? Acting as the voice of the supporter, can you bring strategic rigour to our creative ideas and campaigns? You'll ensure we recruit new supporters and build meaningful, long-term relationships with existing ones. Sitting at the heart of our mass fundraising proposition development, you'll shape how we show up to audiences across the supporter lifecycle. As a strong collaborator, you'll work closely with our creative content, media, digital, data, insight and fundraising teams. Translating organisational priorities and audience insight into clear creative direction - from proposition and messaging frameworks to integrated campaign ecosystems. Ultimately driving income, engagement and long-term supporter value. A day in the life of a Senior Strategist - Campaigns & Propositions: Leading the creative direction for mass fundraising. Shaping propositions, territories, messaging frameworks and calls to action for both cold and warm audiences. Acting as the senior strategic partner to creative and content teams, providing confident direction and constructive challenge. Integrated Campaign Planning: Leading strategic planning for through-the-line campaigns, turning fundraising objectives and audience insights into clear, effective communication strategies. Collaborating with peers to deliver aligned strategic and communications plans. Audience & Insight-led thinking: Championing the supporter and wider public by embedding user research, insight, testing, and performance learning into creative development. Promoting a test-and-learn approach to continually improve creative effectiveness. Campaign delivery & Optimisation: Turning strategy into clear, inspiring creative briefs. Making sure campaign performance aligns with agreed measurement frameworks and supports income and engagement goals. Governance & Risk: Ensuring all creative and marketing activity complies with relevant legislation, regulation, codes of conduct, BRC policies, and ethical storytelling guidelines. Join the British Red Cross as our Senior Strategist - Campaigns & Propositions. Help us shape the future of our mass marketing and fundraising. If you're ready to help shape creative ideas that transform lives, we're ready for you! What will you need to be a successful Senior Strategist - Campaigns & Propositions? Highly skilled in how to create compelling mass fundraising propositions. Working with insight, stories and content and writing creative propositions that elicit a response, drive engagement and generate income. Experience in the charity or not for profit fundraising. Demonstrable experience delivering through the line, mass-scale fundraising campaigns spanning both cash appeals and regular giving, across acquisition and retention. Excellent briefing and stakeholder influencing skills. Confidence using insight, testing and performance data to optimise creative. Experience of emergency or rapid response campaigning. Interested? Closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 17th March 2026. Interviews to follow soon after. In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get: Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing. Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (per annum). Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities. Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform. Wellbeing: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App. Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed. Together, we are the world's emergency responders
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Strategist - Campaigns & Propositions Location: Hybrid between home and our Head Offices in London Salary Range: £50,000 - £53,432 per annum (plus ILW, £3,344, if residing & working in London) Hours: 35 per week 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover) Are you ready to play a pivotal role within Mass Marketing & Fundraising at the British Red Cross? Acting as the voice of the supporter, can you bring strategic rigour to our creative ideas and campaigns? You'll ensure we recruit new supporters and build meaningful, long-term relationships with existing ones. Sitting at the heart of our mass fundraising proposition development, you'll shape how we show up to audiences across the supporter lifecycle. As a strong collaborator, you'll work closely with our creative content, media, digital, data, insight and fundraising teams. Translating organisational priorities and audience insight into clear creative direction - from proposition and messaging frameworks to integrated campaign ecosystems. Ultimately driving income, engagement and long-term supporter value. A day in the life of a Senior Strategist - Campaigns & Propositions: Leading the creative direction for mass fundraising. Shaping propositions, territories, messaging frameworks and calls to action for both cold and warm audiences. Acting as the senior strategic partner to creative and content teams, providing confident direction and constructive challenge. Integrated Campaign Planning: Leading strategic planning for through-the-line campaigns, turning fundraising objectives and audience insights into clear, effective communication strategies. Collaborating with peers to deliver aligned strategic and communications plans. Audience & Insight-led thinking: Championing the supporter and wider public by embedding user research, insight, testing, and performance learning into creative development. Promoting a test-and-learn approach to continually improve creative effectiveness. Campaign delivery & Optimisation: Turning strategy into clear, inspiring creative briefs. Making sure campaign performance aligns with agreed measurement frameworks and supports income and engagement goals. Governance & Risk: Ensuring all creative and marketing activity complies with relevant legislation, regulation, codes of conduct, BRC policies, and ethical storytelling guidelines. Join the British Red Cross as our Senior Strategist - Campaigns & Propositions. Help us shape the future of our mass marketing and fundraising. If you're ready to help shape creative ideas that transform lives, we're ready for you! What will you need to be a successful Senior Strategist - Campaigns & Propositions? Highly skilled in how to create compelling mass fundraising propositions. Working with insight, stories and content and writing creative propositions that elicit a response, drive engagement and generate income. Experience in the charity or not for profit fundraising. Demonstrable experience delivering through the line, mass-scale fundraising campaigns spanning both cash appeals and regular giving, across acquisition and retention. Excellent briefing and stakeholder influencing skills. Confidence using insight, testing and performance data to optimise creative. Experience of emergency or rapid response campaigning. Interested? Closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 17th March 2026. Interviews to follow soon after. In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get: Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing. Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (per annum). Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities. Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform. Wellbeing: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App. Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme for UK-based roles. During your application, you'll have the option to apply under the scheme. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed. Join us and be part of an organisation that leads with care, celebrates difference and helps everyone succeed. Together, we are the world's emergency responders
Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled - 6 Partner Firm- Portsmouth Our client is an independent accountancy practice with a long-standing heritage, helping businesses and individuals thrive for over a century. While they are proud of their history, they are firmly focused on the future, combining credibility with innovation. The firm has around 100 staff and is led by a team of directors committed to building a great culture and developing the next generation of accounting professionals. They use cloud-based systems, streamlined processes, and continuous improvement to deliver excellent service to clients and a supportive environment for their people. Based in a modern office near Portsmouth, the firm offers a friendly, professional team environment, with plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and progress as the business continues to expand. Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled responsibilities will include: Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as their main point of contact - building trusted, long term relationships. Leading delivery: preparing/reviewing accounts and related compliance work, ensuring accuracy, deadlines and a consistently high standard. Providing proactive advice - translating numbers into clear actions and helping clients make better decisions (not just reporting history). Producing (and improving) management accounts, reporting packs and dashboards where valuable for clients. Driving great client experience: anticipating questions, resolving issues quickly, and keeping communication clear and professional. Supporting client onboarding and improvements: helping clients adopt cloud tools and better ways of working (including sensible automation). Reviewing and mentoring junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring work is delivered efficiently and correctly. As a Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled you will be/have: ACA or ACCA Qualified Experience of reviewing accounts preparation assignments Demonstrate the ability to supervise a small team In return, as a Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled, you will receive: Real progression: a clear pathway towards Client Manager roles, with regular 1 2 1s and development reviews to keep things moving. Modern working support: ongoing investment in technology and process improvements so you can spend more time advising clients and less time battling admin. Balance that actually works: a 37.5 hour week, flexible start/finish times, and 28 days' holiday (including statutory days) with the option to buy more. Reward and security: annual bonus scheme, pension and life assurance (2x salary). A team you'll enjoy working with: a collaborative, supportive culture and regular social events (summer + Christmas celebrations). If you are looking for Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled jobs in Hampshire, please contact Austin Rose, the public practice recruitment specialists.
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled - 6 Partner Firm- Portsmouth Our client is an independent accountancy practice with a long-standing heritage, helping businesses and individuals thrive for over a century. While they are proud of their history, they are firmly focused on the future, combining credibility with innovation. The firm has around 100 staff and is led by a team of directors committed to building a great culture and developing the next generation of accounting professionals. They use cloud-based systems, streamlined processes, and continuous improvement to deliver excellent service to clients and a supportive environment for their people. Based in a modern office near Portsmouth, the firm offers a friendly, professional team environment, with plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and progress as the business continues to expand. Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled responsibilities will include: Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as their main point of contact - building trusted, long term relationships. Leading delivery: preparing/reviewing accounts and related compliance work, ensuring accuracy, deadlines and a consistently high standard. Providing proactive advice - translating numbers into clear actions and helping clients make better decisions (not just reporting history). Producing (and improving) management accounts, reporting packs and dashboards where valuable for clients. Driving great client experience: anticipating questions, resolving issues quickly, and keeping communication clear and professional. Supporting client onboarding and improvements: helping clients adopt cloud tools and better ways of working (including sensible automation). Reviewing and mentoring junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring work is delivered efficiently and correctly. As a Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled you will be/have: ACA or ACCA Qualified Experience of reviewing accounts preparation assignments Demonstrate the ability to supervise a small team In return, as a Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled, you will receive: Real progression: a clear pathway towards Client Manager roles, with regular 1 2 1s and development reviews to keep things moving. Modern working support: ongoing investment in technology and process improvements so you can spend more time advising clients and less time battling admin. Balance that actually works: a 37.5 hour week, flexible start/finish times, and 28 days' holiday (including statutory days) with the option to buy more. Reward and security: annual bonus scheme, pension and life assurance (2x salary). A team you'll enjoy working with: a collaborative, supportive culture and regular social events (summer + Christmas celebrations). If you are looking for Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled jobs in Hampshire, please contact Austin Rose, the public practice recruitment specialists.
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Finance Transformation Manager to join a dynamic organisation based in north Cardiff The Finance Transformation Manager is responsible for designing, governing, and embedding the core capabilities that underpin a modern finance function. This includes ownership of the Finance Operating Model, the Finance Service Delivery Model, the enterprise-wide Finance Process Catalogue, and the Global Process Owner accountability framework, setting governance frameworks and serving as the main contact for process-related matters. The role leads as a global process owner drives end-to-end standardisation of finance processes across multiple entities, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence. It also partners closely with the Digital Finance Transformation Lead to embed technology, automation, and data-driven capabilities that streamline processes and strengthen controls. Key areas are: Governance Framework Ownership Finance Target Operating Model Finance Service Delivery Model Design Global Finance Process Catalogue Ownership We need a candidate who has: Demonstrated experience leading large-scale process transformation, standardisation, financial governance, controls and continuous improvement initiatives in a complex environment Deep expertise in Finance Transformation and finance operating models and service delivery models On offer: A salary of circa £75,000 Transport subsidy Generous pension Flexible working - hybrid with only two days in the office. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Finance Transformation Manager to join a dynamic organisation based in north Cardiff The Finance Transformation Manager is responsible for designing, governing, and embedding the core capabilities that underpin a modern finance function. This includes ownership of the Finance Operating Model, the Finance Service Delivery Model, the enterprise-wide Finance Process Catalogue, and the Global Process Owner accountability framework, setting governance frameworks and serving as the main contact for process-related matters. The role leads as a global process owner drives end-to-end standardisation of finance processes across multiple entities, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence. It also partners closely with the Digital Finance Transformation Lead to embed technology, automation, and data-driven capabilities that streamline processes and strengthen controls. Key areas are: Governance Framework Ownership Finance Target Operating Model Finance Service Delivery Model Design Global Finance Process Catalogue Ownership We need a candidate who has: Demonstrated experience leading large-scale process transformation, standardisation, financial governance, controls and continuous improvement initiatives in a complex environment Deep expertise in Finance Transformation and finance operating models and service delivery models On offer: A salary of circa £75,000 Transport subsidy Generous pension Flexible working - hybrid with only two days in the office. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Overview Area Director of Partnerships (Remote Estate Agency Model) Role Title: Area Director of Partnerships Covering: East Midlands Role Purpose: The Area Director is responsible for leading, scaling, and optimising estate agency performance across a defined team and/or geographic area within our remote-working Partnership operating model. The role focuses on delivery of strategic growth as laid out in our Target Operating Model for Partnerships. Defined by recruitment and retention and development of people to create commercial growth, people leadership, compliance, and consistent service delivery, ensuring high performance without reliance on physical branches. Role Benefits: Basic salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 Per year On target earnings of up to £85,000 Per year Company Car or monthly Car Allowance Key Responsibilities Commercial Performance & Growth Deliver agreed revenue, profit, and market share targets across a defined area/team. Drive instruction levels, conversion rates, and average fee performance Analyse performance data and implement corrective action where required. Identify growth opportunities, new Partnerships, and talent expansion areas. Recruitment & Retention Attract Talent to the business, through networking, building relationships and creating a strong pipeline of candidates. Lead with a robust, fair and consistent interview process, ensure candidates fit the cultural and commercial capability of the role. Partner with internal recruitment to execute area recruitment strategies and maintain headcount at agreed levels. Ensure all new recruits receive a structured, high quality on-boarding experience. Provide mentoring and high visibility leadership, during the first 90 days of a new recruit's service. Leadership & People Management (Remote Teams) Lead, coach, and performance-manage Partners. Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative remote culture Conduct regular virtual one-to-ones, performance reviews, and team meetings Execute effective recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top-performing agents. Operational Excellence Ensure consistent application of processes, systems, and best practice Act as escalation point for complex transactions, complaints, or service issues Create strong collaborative working relationships between Partners and Support services - Nexus, Marketing, Branch network, to enable efficient workflows. Monitor service standards, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure full compliance with estate agency legislation, AML, GDPR, and company policies. Monitor audit outcomes and implement improvements where required. Promote a strong compliance-first culture across remote teams. Brand & Market Representation Act as a brand ambassador within the area. Build strong relationships with local partners, introducers, and stakeholders. Support marketing initiatives and localised/centralised campaigns. Maintain consistent brand standards across all Partnerships. Strategic Contribution Contribute to regional and national strategy development. Provide insight on market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviour. Support change initiatives, technology adoption, and continuous improvement. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Revenue and profitability per Partnership - delivering accountability to annual branch budget. Recruit to build and maintain operational structure in line with agreed budgets. Weekly Instruction run rate/Partner. Average fee achieved at instruction and exchange. Customer satisfaction and complaint resolution. Compliance audit results. Team engagement, retention, and productivity. Skills & Competencies Essential Proven leadership experience within estate agency. Strong commercial acumen and data-driven decision making. Excellent communication and influencing skills. High emotional intelligence and coaching capability. Desirable Experience within hybrid, self-employed, or multi-branch network agency models Familiarity with CRM, digital marketing platforms, and PropTech tools. Change management or scale-up experience. Personal Attributes Self-motivated and results focused. Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability. Adaptable and resilient in a fast-changing environment. Values-led leader who inspires/builds trust and consistency. Working Pattern Remote-first role with travel required within the area and to HQ based meetings. 40 hours a week, remote working aligned to business and customer needs. The Finer Details We are currently conducting some interviews using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Full UK Driving Licence Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance Drivers Licence Check Armed Forces Covenant:Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces. If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you. Equal Opportunities:At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be. To All Recruitment Agencies:Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise.Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website:
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Overview Area Director of Partnerships (Remote Estate Agency Model) Role Title: Area Director of Partnerships Covering: East Midlands Role Purpose: The Area Director is responsible for leading, scaling, and optimising estate agency performance across a defined team and/or geographic area within our remote-working Partnership operating model. The role focuses on delivery of strategic growth as laid out in our Target Operating Model for Partnerships. Defined by recruitment and retention and development of people to create commercial growth, people leadership, compliance, and consistent service delivery, ensuring high performance without reliance on physical branches. Role Benefits: Basic salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 Per year On target earnings of up to £85,000 Per year Company Car or monthly Car Allowance Key Responsibilities Commercial Performance & Growth Deliver agreed revenue, profit, and market share targets across a defined area/team. Drive instruction levels, conversion rates, and average fee performance Analyse performance data and implement corrective action where required. Identify growth opportunities, new Partnerships, and talent expansion areas. Recruitment & Retention Attract Talent to the business, through networking, building relationships and creating a strong pipeline of candidates. Lead with a robust, fair and consistent interview process, ensure candidates fit the cultural and commercial capability of the role. Partner with internal recruitment to execute area recruitment strategies and maintain headcount at agreed levels. Ensure all new recruits receive a structured, high quality on-boarding experience. Provide mentoring and high visibility leadership, during the first 90 days of a new recruit's service. Leadership & People Management (Remote Teams) Lead, coach, and performance-manage Partners. Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative remote culture Conduct regular virtual one-to-ones, performance reviews, and team meetings Execute effective recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top-performing agents. Operational Excellence Ensure consistent application of processes, systems, and best practice Act as escalation point for complex transactions, complaints, or service issues Create strong collaborative working relationships between Partners and Support services - Nexus, Marketing, Branch network, to enable efficient workflows. Monitor service standards, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure full compliance with estate agency legislation, AML, GDPR, and company policies. Monitor audit outcomes and implement improvements where required. Promote a strong compliance-first culture across remote teams. Brand & Market Representation Act as a brand ambassador within the area. Build strong relationships with local partners, introducers, and stakeholders. Support marketing initiatives and localised/centralised campaigns. Maintain consistent brand standards across all Partnerships. Strategic Contribution Contribute to regional and national strategy development. Provide insight on market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviour. Support change initiatives, technology adoption, and continuous improvement. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Revenue and profitability per Partnership - delivering accountability to annual branch budget. Recruit to build and maintain operational structure in line with agreed budgets. Weekly Instruction run rate/Partner. Average fee achieved at instruction and exchange. Customer satisfaction and complaint resolution. Compliance audit results. Team engagement, retention, and productivity. Skills & Competencies Essential Proven leadership experience within estate agency. Strong commercial acumen and data-driven decision making. Excellent communication and influencing skills. High emotional intelligence and coaching capability. Desirable Experience within hybrid, self-employed, or multi-branch network agency models Familiarity with CRM, digital marketing platforms, and PropTech tools. Change management or scale-up experience. Personal Attributes Self-motivated and results focused. Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability. Adaptable and resilient in a fast-changing environment. Values-led leader who inspires/builds trust and consistency. Working Pattern Remote-first role with travel required within the area and to HQ based meetings. 40 hours a week, remote working aligned to business and customer needs. The Finer Details We are currently conducting some interviews using video software. To be eligible to proceed in our recruitment process, you will need: Full UK Driving Licence Legal entitlement to live and work in the UK (in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) We'll need evidence of your right to work in the UK, in the form of: Passport/Birth Certificate We will also need Proof of Address National Insurance Drivers Licence Check Armed Forces Covenant:Spicerhaart is a forces-friendly company offering many Estate Agency roles to those considering leaving the forces. If you are looking for an exciting career, where you feel part of something bigger, and where your excellent communication skills come into play every single day, then the world of property sales and lettings could be for you. Equal Opportunities:At Spicerhaart, variety makes our Company DNA come to life. We love people, and what's more, we love the differences that make each person who they are, we support you and encourage those differences, to make you the best person you can be. Spicerhaart are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we welcome all talented individuals to apply for a career with us. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let our Talent Team know and we will be happy to assist to the best of our ability - regardless of how small or large your requirement may be. To All Recruitment Agencies:Spicerhaart does not accept speculative agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to the Talent Team, Spicerhaart employees or any other company location. Spicerhaart is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received from external recruitment sources through our Preferred Suppliers List or otherwise.Privacy Policy: We process any information you provide in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available on the Spicerhaart website:
Locations : Amsterdam Brussels London Who We Are The Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. Practice Area BCG Platinion launched in Germany in 2000 to add deep technical expertise to the Boston Consulting Group's existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. Our New York-based North American team began in 2014 and in 2017 acquired MAYA Design, a Pittsburgh-based digital design and innovation lab, to grow our capabilities around technology and design. We support our clients' total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion's interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. What You'll Do As a seamlessly integrated part of the BCG network, we provide consulting services focused on the development and implementation of business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions. We create technology platforms and deliver exceptionally customized solutions of the future for our clients, from data strategies to next-generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges that companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial - nimble and innovative, with multifaceted, cross-functional teams and completely vendor-independent. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery. As a Manager, you will work closely with our client's leadership teams to understand their key challenges, define IT strategies, win buy-in for your recommendations and lead BCG case team members to transform client potential into performance. You will deploy customized IT strategies, digital platforms and architecture to leverage the digital potential of our customers with state-of-the-art tools such as cloud computing, AI, blockchain, microservices and containerization. You will evaluate and coach our clients' technology teams, manage quality and risk while maintaining client expectations and escalations. Besides giving direction on the functional, execution and management of the project you will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within the project and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve our clients problems. Together with our clients you will develop convincing IT strategies, concepts and solutions, applying your sound technical know-how along with your analytical and conceptual skills. You will start to take on team lead responsibilities and demonstrate intellectual leadership directing diverse teams of consulting talent. Your role will also be to help team members flourish through thought leadership, team mentoring, knowledge sharing, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow. You will also personally develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. Finally, as a Manager you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a digital leader. What You'll Bring 10 to 15 years' experience in Tech strategy and consulting or IT project management. You will have relevant experience from a top consulting firm (focused on technology, digital initiatives) and have led the design and management of IT implementation and strategy projects. A strategic thinker, entrepreneurial, able to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills, strong customer focus and mental agility with a results orientation Experience in the Insurance or finance industries, with strong technical expertise in banking or insurance platforms. Strong expertise working with Data and Cloud technologies. Ability to balance dogmatism and pragmatism to guide decision making. Able to present different architecture models to clients, develop MVP architecture and IT landscape modernisation roadmaps. Deep expertise with modern toolsets in Agile environments, legacy modernization and modern approaches to technology. Know-how to drive operational and client service excellence, presenting project results to C-Level. Have experience with, and understand how to lead, legacy integration and remediation (facades, strangler approaches, et. al.). Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel to clients world-wide. University degree with above-average academic performance in a mathematical-scientific field, information technology, engineering, or business administration. For candidates based in London: Fluent in English. For candidates based in The Netherlands: Fluent in English; Dutch is highly desirable. For candidates based in Belgium: Fluent in English, with French or Flemish as an additional requirement. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. 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Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Locations : Amsterdam Brussels London Who We Are The Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. Practice Area BCG Platinion launched in Germany in 2000 to add deep technical expertise to the Boston Consulting Group's existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. Our New York-based North American team began in 2014 and in 2017 acquired MAYA Design, a Pittsburgh-based digital design and innovation lab, to grow our capabilities around technology and design. We support our clients' total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion's interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. What You'll Do As a seamlessly integrated part of the BCG network, we provide consulting services focused on the development and implementation of business-critical IT architecture and digital solutions. We create technology platforms and deliver exceptionally customized solutions of the future for our clients, from data strategies to next-generation customer journey solutions and transformational business models. We solve the most daunting challenges that companies face today and envision for tomorrow. Our style is entrepreneurial - nimble and innovative, with multifaceted, cross-functional teams and completely vendor-independent. Our unique selling proposition is technology expertise and delivery. As a Manager, you will work closely with our client's leadership teams to understand their key challenges, define IT strategies, win buy-in for your recommendations and lead BCG case team members to transform client potential into performance. You will deploy customized IT strategies, digital platforms and architecture to leverage the digital potential of our customers with state-of-the-art tools such as cloud computing, AI, blockchain, microservices and containerization. You will evaluate and coach our clients' technology teams, manage quality and risk while maintaining client expectations and escalations. Besides giving direction on the functional, execution and management of the project you will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within the project and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve our clients problems. Together with our clients you will develop convincing IT strategies, concepts and solutions, applying your sound technical know-how along with your analytical and conceptual skills. You will start to take on team lead responsibilities and demonstrate intellectual leadership directing diverse teams of consulting talent. Your role will also be to help team members flourish through thought leadership, team mentoring, knowledge sharing, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow. You will also personally develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. Finally, as a Manager you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a digital leader. What You'll Bring 10 to 15 years' experience in Tech strategy and consulting or IT project management. You will have relevant experience from a top consulting firm (focused on technology, digital initiatives) and have led the design and management of IT implementation and strategy projects. A strategic thinker, entrepreneurial, able to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills, strong customer focus and mental agility with a results orientation Experience in the Insurance or finance industries, with strong technical expertise in banking or insurance platforms. Strong expertise working with Data and Cloud technologies. Ability to balance dogmatism and pragmatism to guide decision making. Able to present different architecture models to clients, develop MVP architecture and IT landscape modernisation roadmaps. Deep expertise with modern toolsets in Agile environments, legacy modernization and modern approaches to technology. Know-how to drive operational and client service excellence, presenting project results to C-Level. Have experience with, and understand how to lead, legacy integration and remediation (facades, strangler approaches, et. al.). Ability to work under pressure and willingness to travel to clients world-wide. University degree with above-average academic performance in a mathematical-scientific field, information technology, engineering, or business administration. For candidates based in London: Fluent in English. For candidates based in The Netherlands: Fluent in English; Dutch is highly desirable. For candidates based in Belgium: Fluent in English, with French or Flemish as an additional requirement. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. 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Regional Development Chef Chartwells - Education Catering Role Overview This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Chartwells Operations Team to ensure our school catering teams fully understand their responsibilities and deliver against clear standards and expectations. You will drive a consistent, elevated and innovative food offer across all schools - from counter service to hospitality and event catering. The role ensures modular menus are implemented using The Source recipes, hospitality brochures are relevant and user-friendly, and the "Beyond the Kitchen" programme is embedded successfully across every site. You will lead the development of kitchen teams, champion new food concepts, and ensure our food offer remains fresh, inspiring, compliant, and commercially successful. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and presentation of food across schools, encouraging teams to showcase their offer and host tastings with clients. Engage clients in meaningful conversations around food quality, innovation, and school strategy. Create and implement new culinary ideas such as pop-ups, BBQ events, tasting events, and themed food activations. Develop innovative, School Food Standards-compliant regional dishes for inclusion on menus. Ensure modular menus are implemented correctly using approved recipes from The Source. Ensure every school has a relevant and accessible hospitality brochure. Team Development & Training Train culinary teams across all craft levels, reviewing kitchen operations and developing capability at every level. Deliver bi-annual unit manager training to support new menu launches and updates. Support and coach teams through chef challenges and provide short-term relief support where required. Ensure "Tasting Kitchen" and "Recipe Clinics" are embedded across the estate. Beyond the Kitchen Programme Support and guide schools in embedding the Beyond the Kitchen programme. Ensure activities are planned, diarised, and delivered consistently. Liaise with the Nutrition Team where required. Personally deliver selected Beyond the Kitchen activities throughout the year. Operational & Strategic Support Support mobilisation of new contracts. Oversee planning of large-scale hospitality events within schools. Review and update school strategies during each visit. Maintain a strong understanding of purchasing compliance, sourcing, and commercial performance. Key Relationships Chartwells Culinary Director Managing Director Senior Leadership Team Head of Operations Regional Managers Compass Group UK Food Service Team School Clients Kitchen Teams Catering Managers / General Managers Unit Managers About You Genuine passion for food and education catering Strong knowledge of food trends and culinary development Creative foodservice background Experience with purchasing, sourcing, modular menus and recipe systems Proven track record of developing and implementing food concepts Experience working in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong coaching and leadership ability Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups Strong project management skills Knowledge of varied food production methods Passion-led approach to school visits, always showcasing the very best food We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2402/L/SU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Regional Development Chef Chartwells - Education Catering Role Overview This role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Chartwells Operations Team to ensure our school catering teams fully understand their responsibilities and deliver against clear standards and expectations. You will drive a consistent, elevated and innovative food offer across all schools - from counter service to hospitality and event catering. The role ensures modular menus are implemented using The Source recipes, hospitality brochures are relevant and user-friendly, and the "Beyond the Kitchen" programme is embedded successfully across every site. You will lead the development of kitchen teams, champion new food concepts, and ensure our food offer remains fresh, inspiring, compliant, and commercially successful. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and presentation of food across schools, encouraging teams to showcase their offer and host tastings with clients. Engage clients in meaningful conversations around food quality, innovation, and school strategy. Create and implement new culinary ideas such as pop-ups, BBQ events, tasting events, and themed food activations. Develop innovative, School Food Standards-compliant regional dishes for inclusion on menus. Ensure modular menus are implemented correctly using approved recipes from The Source. Ensure every school has a relevant and accessible hospitality brochure. Team Development & Training Train culinary teams across all craft levels, reviewing kitchen operations and developing capability at every level. Deliver bi-annual unit manager training to support new menu launches and updates. Support and coach teams through chef challenges and provide short-term relief support where required. Ensure "Tasting Kitchen" and "Recipe Clinics" are embedded across the estate. Beyond the Kitchen Programme Support and guide schools in embedding the Beyond the Kitchen programme. Ensure activities are planned, diarised, and delivered consistently. Liaise with the Nutrition Team where required. Personally deliver selected Beyond the Kitchen activities throughout the year. Operational & Strategic Support Support mobilisation of new contracts. Oversee planning of large-scale hospitality events within schools. Review and update school strategies during each visit. Maintain a strong understanding of purchasing compliance, sourcing, and commercial performance. Key Relationships Chartwells Culinary Director Managing Director Senior Leadership Team Head of Operations Regional Managers Compass Group UK Food Service Team School Clients Kitchen Teams Catering Managers / General Managers Unit Managers About You Genuine passion for food and education catering Strong knowledge of food trends and culinary development Creative foodservice background Experience with purchasing, sourcing, modular menus and recipe systems Proven track record of developing and implementing food concepts Experience working in fast-paced, forward-thinking environments Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong coaching and leadership ability Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups Strong project management skills Knowledge of varied food production methods Passion-led approach to school visits, always showcasing the very best food We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Job Reference: com/2402/L/SU Schools Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
WHO WE ARE Founded in 1937, the Ampacet Corporation is a global leader in delivering innovative and high performance masterbatch solutions that enhance plastic products across industries such as packaging, healthcare, transportation, durable goods, electrical and electronics. Ampacet also manufactures a proprietary line of innovative machinery and feeders for the plastics industry to improve efficiencies in plastics manufacturing. Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, Ampacet operates 21 manufacturing sites, including four technical and color development centers, across 17 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. With over 2,000 employees, Ampacet's global teams provide technical expertise, analytical support, precise color matching, and on-site collaboration to drive innovation At Ampacet, we are committed to hiring, developing and empowering those who live our values: Safety & Sustainability, Diversity, Accountability and Innovation. These values are the foundation of our culture and reflect the attributes we expect of every employee. Consistent with our value of Diversity, we do not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin or citizenship, disability, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under the applicable local laws or regulations. WHAT YOU WILL DO As Plant Manager, you will report to the Manufacturing Director EMEA. In this capacity, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and development of the Ampacet UK manufacturing site. This role ensures that all production, quality, maintenance, and logistics operations meet business objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. Your most critical deliverables for this role are: Oversee and coordinate all daily plant operations - including production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and QSE - ensuring that all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with company standards, environmental policies, and legal regulations; Provide strong, visible, and hands on leadership on the shop floor, promoting a culture of safety, engagement, and accountability while maintaining high morale and operational discipline; Foster a culture of continuous improvement and structured problem solving to enhance quality, productivity, and equipment reliability. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, address performance gaps, and drive sustainable improvements using data analytics and digital tools; Collaborate closely with European Engineering, Supply Chain, and local suppliers to optimize production planning, secure raw materials, minimize downtime, and guarantee reliable, cost effective delivery; Negotiate and establish contractual arrangements with suppliers to ensure optimal cost, quality, and reliability in line with company standards; Represent Ampacet as a trusted leader within the local community, fostering positive relationships with employees, unions as applicable, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Remain informed about developments in regulation, labor law, and industrial trends that may affect plant operations, and proactively communicate relevant insights and recommendations to the Manufacturing Director EMEA. WHO YOU ARE Your colleagues describe you as a plant leader who takes full accountability for operational performance, engages teams with professionalism and respect, and consistently brings a strong business driven mindset to improving results. In addition, you also have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. Minimum 5 years in a similar operational leadership role, preferably in the plastics, masterbatch, or chemical industry in the UK. Strong hands on leadership and people management skills Excellent problem solving and decision making ability Proven experience in driving change and improving performance Awareness of UK employment legislation Negotiation and analytical skills Customer centric You must be within commutable distance of Telford or ready to reloacte and must not require any form of visa sponsorship.
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
WHO WE ARE Founded in 1937, the Ampacet Corporation is a global leader in delivering innovative and high performance masterbatch solutions that enhance plastic products across industries such as packaging, healthcare, transportation, durable goods, electrical and electronics. Ampacet also manufactures a proprietary line of innovative machinery and feeders for the plastics industry to improve efficiencies in plastics manufacturing. Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, Ampacet operates 21 manufacturing sites, including four technical and color development centers, across 17 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. With over 2,000 employees, Ampacet's global teams provide technical expertise, analytical support, precise color matching, and on-site collaboration to drive innovation At Ampacet, we are committed to hiring, developing and empowering those who live our values: Safety & Sustainability, Diversity, Accountability and Innovation. These values are the foundation of our culture and reflect the attributes we expect of every employee. Consistent with our value of Diversity, we do not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin or citizenship, disability, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under the applicable local laws or regulations. WHAT YOU WILL DO As Plant Manager, you will report to the Manufacturing Director EMEA. In this capacity, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and development of the Ampacet UK manufacturing site. This role ensures that all production, quality, maintenance, and logistics operations meet business objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. Your most critical deliverables for this role are: Oversee and coordinate all daily plant operations - including production, maintenance, quality, warehousing, and QSE - ensuring that all activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with company standards, environmental policies, and legal regulations; Provide strong, visible, and hands on leadership on the shop floor, promoting a culture of safety, engagement, and accountability while maintaining high morale and operational discipline; Foster a culture of continuous improvement and structured problem solving to enhance quality, productivity, and equipment reliability. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators, address performance gaps, and drive sustainable improvements using data analytics and digital tools; Collaborate closely with European Engineering, Supply Chain, and local suppliers to optimize production planning, secure raw materials, minimize downtime, and guarantee reliable, cost effective delivery; Negotiate and establish contractual arrangements with suppliers to ensure optimal cost, quality, and reliability in line with company standards; Represent Ampacet as a trusted leader within the local community, fostering positive relationships with employees, unions as applicable, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Remain informed about developments in regulation, labor law, and industrial trends that may affect plant operations, and proactively communicate relevant insights and recommendations to the Manufacturing Director EMEA. WHO YOU ARE Your colleagues describe you as a plant leader who takes full accountability for operational performance, engages teams with professionalism and respect, and consistently brings a strong business driven mindset to improving results. In addition, you also have: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field. Minimum 5 years in a similar operational leadership role, preferably in the plastics, masterbatch, or chemical industry in the UK. Strong hands on leadership and people management skills Excellent problem solving and decision making ability Proven experience in driving change and improving performance Awareness of UK employment legislation Negotiation and analytical skills Customer centric You must be within commutable distance of Telford or ready to reloacte and must not require any form of visa sponsorship.
Democratic Services Manager £48,873 to £62,451 Permanent Full-time (flexible working arrangements are available) Wandsworth Cover in Richmond may be required from time to time Immediate start available (subject to pre-employment checks) Objective of role The Democratic Services team is a single staff team in the Chief Executive's directorate supporting two separate sovereign unitary Councils: Richmond-Upon-Thames and Wandsworth. This management role sits at the heart of the formal decision-making and overview and scrutiny processes in the Council. You will be working alongside politicians and senior officers across all departments, as well as providing advice and information to members of the public. You will be based mainly in Wandsworth, but you will be expected to work flexibly across both boroughs, as necessary. You and your team will support a range of Executive, Scrutiny and Regulatory Committees, as well as school admission and exclusion appeals, licensing appeals and charity administration. About the role Wandsworth Council operates a 'Leader and Cabinet' system of governance. You will be required too: 1. Lead and manage the Council's democratic governance processes: Oversee the coordination, planning and delivery of committee meetings, scrutiny work, forward plans, agendas, reports, minutes and decision records to ensure smooth, transparent and legally compliant decision making. 2. Provide expert governance advice to Members and senior officers: Act as a trusted source of guidance on constitutional rules, decision making procedures, standing orders, declarations of interest and wider governance matters. 3. Manage and develop a small team: Lead, support and supervise 2-3 Democratic Services Officers, fostering a positive working environment, monitoring performance and developing skills within the team. 4. Drive service improvement and digital innovation: Develop and embed the use of ICT, governance software and emerging technologies to improve the democratic process, enhance service delivery and support continuous improvement. 5. Lead projects and support key corporate responsibilities: Manage governance related projects, oversee the School Appeals Service, support Member induction and development, promote resident engagement in decision making, and deputise for senior governance leaders when required. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: A track record in working in governance and knowledge of UK local authority constitutions Acute political sensitivity and judgement Excellent written and oral communication skills The ability to explain complex guidance and demonstrate confidence in providing constitutional advice to Councillors and Officers in a range of meeting situations. Good IT skills, including the Microsoft suite of packages, remote and hybrid meeting technology and decision-management systems The ability to work with a minimum of supervision whilst supervising and managing others; work well under pressure, often to competing deadlines; and demonstrate excellent time management. Closing Date: Sunday, 12th April 2026. Shortlisting Date: Week commencing Monday 13th April 2026. Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 27th April 2026. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Democratic Services Manager £48,873 to £62,451 Permanent Full-time (flexible working arrangements are available) Wandsworth Cover in Richmond may be required from time to time Immediate start available (subject to pre-employment checks) Objective of role The Democratic Services team is a single staff team in the Chief Executive's directorate supporting two separate sovereign unitary Councils: Richmond-Upon-Thames and Wandsworth. This management role sits at the heart of the formal decision-making and overview and scrutiny processes in the Council. You will be working alongside politicians and senior officers across all departments, as well as providing advice and information to members of the public. You will be based mainly in Wandsworth, but you will be expected to work flexibly across both boroughs, as necessary. You and your team will support a range of Executive, Scrutiny and Regulatory Committees, as well as school admission and exclusion appeals, licensing appeals and charity administration. About the role Wandsworth Council operates a 'Leader and Cabinet' system of governance. You will be required too: 1. Lead and manage the Council's democratic governance processes: Oversee the coordination, planning and delivery of committee meetings, scrutiny work, forward plans, agendas, reports, minutes and decision records to ensure smooth, transparent and legally compliant decision making. 2. Provide expert governance advice to Members and senior officers: Act as a trusted source of guidance on constitutional rules, decision making procedures, standing orders, declarations of interest and wider governance matters. 3. Manage and develop a small team: Lead, support and supervise 2-3 Democratic Services Officers, fostering a positive working environment, monitoring performance and developing skills within the team. 4. Drive service improvement and digital innovation: Develop and embed the use of ICT, governance software and emerging technologies to improve the democratic process, enhance service delivery and support continuous improvement. 5. Lead projects and support key corporate responsibilities: Manage governance related projects, oversee the School Appeals Service, support Member induction and development, promote resident engagement in decision making, and deputise for senior governance leaders when required. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience: A track record in working in governance and knowledge of UK local authority constitutions Acute political sensitivity and judgement Excellent written and oral communication skills The ability to explain complex guidance and demonstrate confidence in providing constitutional advice to Councillors and Officers in a range of meeting situations. Good IT skills, including the Microsoft suite of packages, remote and hybrid meeting technology and decision-management systems The ability to work with a minimum of supervision whilst supervising and managing others; work well under pressure, often to competing deadlines; and demonstrate excellent time management. Closing Date: Sunday, 12th April 2026. Shortlisting Date: Week commencing Monday 13th April 2026. Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 27th April 2026. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Senior Product Manager - Personalisation & AI Hybrid 1-2 days per week onsite in central London Are you passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences that delight customers and drive business impact? We're looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager with deep expertise in personalisation and AI to lead and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional team in a leading retail environment. This is your opportunity to shape the personalisation and AI strategy across digital touchpoints, translating customer insight and data into innovative, scalable product experiences that boost loyalty and commercial performance. Key responsibilities Lead a stable, high-performing product team, enabling them to experiment, learn, and deliver solutions that truly impact the customer experience. Define the vision, OKRs, and roadmap for personalisation and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy. Own and evolve the personalisation and AI product strategy from ideation to scaled execution, balancing experimentation with measurable commercial outcomes. Act as a servant leader, removing blockers, facilitating workshops, and inspiring your team to excel. Partner closely with data, engineering, and commercial stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable personalisation capabilities. Use both qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decisions, ensuring every product iteration is backed by data. About You Expert in product discovery and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), with a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments. Proven experience in building and scaling personalisation or AI-driven products, ideally in eCommerce or digital consumer platforms. Inspirational leader, known for empowering teams, providing empathetic feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Strong technical understanding to guide discussions on trade-offs, delivery speed, and feasibility. Experienced in experimentation frameworks, recommendation engines, segmentation, or AI-enabled experiences at scale. Analytical, methodical, and obsessively focused on problem-solving, using data to drive decisions. Exceptional communication skills, skilled in driving asynchronous collaboration and culture via tools like Slack. What Success Looks Like A thriving, motivated team delivering impactful personalisation experiences. A product roadmap aligned with strategic goals, delivering measurable commercial and customer outcomes. Personalisation and AI initiatives embedded into the digital experience, transforming customer engagement. Experience & Qualifications Demonstrable expertise in product management experience in digital or eCommerce environments. Experience liaising across multiple internal teams (Engineering, Brand, Finance, HR, Product, Design, Operations) and external vendors. Demonstrable ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to execution. If you're ready to shape the future of personalisation in retail, inspire a talented team, and make a real impact on customers' experiences, we want to hear from you.
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Product Manager - Personalisation & AI Hybrid 1-2 days per week onsite in central London Are you passionate about creating exceptional digital experiences that delight customers and drive business impact? We're looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager with deep expertise in personalisation and AI to lead and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional team in a leading retail environment. This is your opportunity to shape the personalisation and AI strategy across digital touchpoints, translating customer insight and data into innovative, scalable product experiences that boost loyalty and commercial performance. Key responsibilities Lead a stable, high-performing product team, enabling them to experiment, learn, and deliver solutions that truly impact the customer experience. Define the vision, OKRs, and roadmap for personalisation and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy. Own and evolve the personalisation and AI product strategy from ideation to scaled execution, balancing experimentation with measurable commercial outcomes. Act as a servant leader, removing blockers, facilitating workshops, and inspiring your team to excel. Partner closely with data, engineering, and commercial stakeholders to ensure robust, scalable personalisation capabilities. Use both qualitative and quantitative insights to inform decisions, ensuring every product iteration is backed by data. About You Expert in product discovery and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), with a track record of delivering results in dynamic environments. Proven experience in building and scaling personalisation or AI-driven products, ideally in eCommerce or digital consumer platforms. Inspirational leader, known for empowering teams, providing empathetic feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Strong technical understanding to guide discussions on trade-offs, delivery speed, and feasibility. Experienced in experimentation frameworks, recommendation engines, segmentation, or AI-enabled experiences at scale. Analytical, methodical, and obsessively focused on problem-solving, using data to drive decisions. Exceptional communication skills, skilled in driving asynchronous collaboration and culture via tools like Slack. What Success Looks Like A thriving, motivated team delivering impactful personalisation experiences. A product roadmap aligned with strategic goals, delivering measurable commercial and customer outcomes. Personalisation and AI initiatives embedded into the digital experience, transforming customer engagement. Experience & Qualifications Demonstrable expertise in product management experience in digital or eCommerce environments. Experience liaising across multiple internal teams (Engineering, Brand, Finance, HR, Product, Design, Operations) and external vendors. Demonstrable ability to lead complex initiatives from concept to execution. If you're ready to shape the future of personalisation in retail, inspire a talented team, and make a real impact on customers' experiences, we want to hear from you.
Job Title: Salesforce Solution Architect - Service Location: London, UK Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Level: Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide for business performance, inclusion and diversity. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO About the Accenture Salesforce Business Group Accenture has established a global commitment to Salesforce called the Salesforce Business Group (SFBG); a focused executive-level effort between Salesforce and Accenture, to turbo charge our joint business, and deliver outstanding customer experiences for our clients. You will be part of an exciting environment - we have the energy and pace of a start up merged with the stability of a well established Salesforce capability (Accenture has been delivering Salesforce powered transformation for over 15 years). We help clients create the best customer and employee experiences on the planet by modernising organisations' selling, service and operational functions across all key industries. Leveraging the power of Salesforce's multiple cloud offerings, we transform customer and employee experiences. We believe that for organisations to be digital on the outside they must first optimise how they run their business with a clean digital core on which to conduct their operations. As a major global user of Salesforce ourselves, we lead by example and modernised our sales, forecasting and commercial governance with Salesforce tools. You will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success and diverse ways of thinking. It is in that way that we believe our customers will get the best results from their partnership with us. If you're looking for a challenging career in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be your role. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a senior, client facing Salesforce Solution Architect who specialises in Service Cloud and the broader service domain, including digital engagement, contact centre transformation, omni channel service operations and workforce optimisation. You will own end to end architecture for complex service led programmes, define target operating models enabled by Salesforce, and guide clients through modernising customer service across voice, digital and self service channels. The ideal candidate brings deep industry experience in service operations (e.g., telco, utilities, public sector, financial services, retail or travel), understands how high performing service organisations run, and can translate that into scalable Salesforce led solutions. You are creative, human centred in your approach, and passionate about leveraging Salesforce Service Cloud, Digital Channels, AI and automation to deliver outstanding customer and employee experiences. Qualification Own the end to end solution architecture across Service Cloud, Omni Channel, Digital Engagement, Knowledge, Case Management, and integration with telephony and contact centre platforms. Lead and facilitate client design workshops to understand service domain requirements and translate them into clear, scalable target architectures. Define solutions that optimise customer and employee experiences while ensuring technical feasibility, maintainability, and adherence to architecture best practices. Shape the customer service strategy alongside client stakeholders, advising on the transformation of contact centre operations, service processes, KPIs, and supporting technologies. Guide multi disciplinary delivery teams through build and implementation to ensure the architecture is realised effectively. Act as a recognised authority on Salesforce enabled service transformation within our practice, contributing to accelerators, best practices, and thought leadership. Support pre sales and solution shaping, helping clients understand how Salesforce Service Cloud, AI and omni channel capabilities can drive service excellence. Continue developing leadership, consulting, and Salesforce expertise through hands on delivery, mentoring and structured training. We Are Looking for Experience in the Following Proven background as a Solution Architect responsible for shaping Salesforce Service Cloud or service operations focused architectures. Deep understanding of contact centre operations, including routing, queue management, workforce management, service KPIs, and digital/voice channel strategies. An understanding of how AI applies in these areas and what it means for the future of service organisations. Hands on experience designing solutions across: Service Cloud (Core Service, Omni Channel, Case Management) Digital Engagement (Chat, Messaging, Agents) Knowledge Management AI enabled service (Agentforce, ecosystem AI products) Integrations with telephony/CCaaS platforms (e.g., Amazon Connect, Genesys). Experience designing across multiple Salesforce clouds and integrating with downstream customer service, fulfilment or operational systems. Designing secure, scalable multi audience digital experiences (e.g., portals, Experience Cloud). Ability to navigate client organisations and work directly with senior stakeholders - e.g., Heads of Customer Service, Contact Centre Operations and Enterprise Architects. Expertise addressing architectural concerns such as scalability, performance, security, compliance, multi channel routing and high availability design for service operations. Strong communication, facilitation and leadership skills with the ability to explain complex concepts simply. Qualifications Typically 8+ years' experience in Salesforce or enterprise solution architecture roles, with significant exposure to service transformations. Set Yourself Apart Experience shaping large scale contact centre modernisation or customer service transformation programmes using Salesforce and integrated ecosystem technologies. Pre sales or solution shaping experience - including estimation, architecture definition, and participation in RFP/RFQ processes. Demonstrable industry expertise (e.g., telco, utilities, financial services, public sector, retail) with a strong point of view on modern customer service best practices. Contribution to architecture frameworks, accelerators, reusable patterns or service domain propositions. Advanced Salesforce certifications such as Service Cloud Consultant, Application Architect, System Architect, or progress toward CTA. Active involvement in the Salesforce community or thought leadership in the Service Cloud and CX/EX space. What's in It for You In addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role, as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first class services we are known for. Closing Date for Applications 31/05/2026 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Locations London Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias . click apply for full job details
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Salesforce Solution Architect - Service Location: London, UK Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience Level: Manager Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide for business performance, inclusion and diversity. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO About the Accenture Salesforce Business Group Accenture has established a global commitment to Salesforce called the Salesforce Business Group (SFBG); a focused executive-level effort between Salesforce and Accenture, to turbo charge our joint business, and deliver outstanding customer experiences for our clients. You will be part of an exciting environment - we have the energy and pace of a start up merged with the stability of a well established Salesforce capability (Accenture has been delivering Salesforce powered transformation for over 15 years). We help clients create the best customer and employee experiences on the planet by modernising organisations' selling, service and operational functions across all key industries. Leveraging the power of Salesforce's multiple cloud offerings, we transform customer and employee experiences. We believe that for organisations to be digital on the outside they must first optimise how they run their business with a clean digital core on which to conduct their operations. As a major global user of Salesforce ourselves, we lead by example and modernised our sales, forecasting and commercial governance with Salesforce tools. You will learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success and diverse ways of thinking. It is in that way that we believe our customers will get the best results from their partnership with us. If you're looking for a challenging career in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be your role. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a senior, client facing Salesforce Solution Architect who specialises in Service Cloud and the broader service domain, including digital engagement, contact centre transformation, omni channel service operations and workforce optimisation. You will own end to end architecture for complex service led programmes, define target operating models enabled by Salesforce, and guide clients through modernising customer service across voice, digital and self service channels. The ideal candidate brings deep industry experience in service operations (e.g., telco, utilities, public sector, financial services, retail or travel), understands how high performing service organisations run, and can translate that into scalable Salesforce led solutions. You are creative, human centred in your approach, and passionate about leveraging Salesforce Service Cloud, Digital Channels, AI and automation to deliver outstanding customer and employee experiences. Qualification Own the end to end solution architecture across Service Cloud, Omni Channel, Digital Engagement, Knowledge, Case Management, and integration with telephony and contact centre platforms. Lead and facilitate client design workshops to understand service domain requirements and translate them into clear, scalable target architectures. Define solutions that optimise customer and employee experiences while ensuring technical feasibility, maintainability, and adherence to architecture best practices. Shape the customer service strategy alongside client stakeholders, advising on the transformation of contact centre operations, service processes, KPIs, and supporting technologies. Guide multi disciplinary delivery teams through build and implementation to ensure the architecture is realised effectively. Act as a recognised authority on Salesforce enabled service transformation within our practice, contributing to accelerators, best practices, and thought leadership. Support pre sales and solution shaping, helping clients understand how Salesforce Service Cloud, AI and omni channel capabilities can drive service excellence. Continue developing leadership, consulting, and Salesforce expertise through hands on delivery, mentoring and structured training. We Are Looking for Experience in the Following Proven background as a Solution Architect responsible for shaping Salesforce Service Cloud or service operations focused architectures. Deep understanding of contact centre operations, including routing, queue management, workforce management, service KPIs, and digital/voice channel strategies. An understanding of how AI applies in these areas and what it means for the future of service organisations. Hands on experience designing solutions across: Service Cloud (Core Service, Omni Channel, Case Management) Digital Engagement (Chat, Messaging, Agents) Knowledge Management AI enabled service (Agentforce, ecosystem AI products) Integrations with telephony/CCaaS platforms (e.g., Amazon Connect, Genesys). Experience designing across multiple Salesforce clouds and integrating with downstream customer service, fulfilment or operational systems. Designing secure, scalable multi audience digital experiences (e.g., portals, Experience Cloud). Ability to navigate client organisations and work directly with senior stakeholders - e.g., Heads of Customer Service, Contact Centre Operations and Enterprise Architects. Expertise addressing architectural concerns such as scalability, performance, security, compliance, multi channel routing and high availability design for service operations. Strong communication, facilitation and leadership skills with the ability to explain complex concepts simply. Qualifications Typically 8+ years' experience in Salesforce or enterprise solution architecture roles, with significant exposure to service transformations. Set Yourself Apart Experience shaping large scale contact centre modernisation or customer service transformation programmes using Salesforce and integrated ecosystem technologies. Pre sales or solution shaping experience - including estimation, architecture definition, and participation in RFP/RFQ processes. Demonstrable industry expertise (e.g., telco, utilities, financial services, public sector, retail) with a strong point of view on modern customer service best practices. Contribution to architecture frameworks, accelerators, reusable patterns or service domain propositions. Advanced Salesforce certifications such as Service Cloud Consultant, Application Architect, System Architect, or progress toward CTA. Active involvement in the Salesforce community or thought leadership in the Service Cloud and CX/EX space. What's in It for You In addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role, as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first class services we are known for. Closing Date for Applications 31/05/2026 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Locations London Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias . click apply for full job details
Senior Technical Lead - Bespoke Software Consultancy Central Bristol (Hybrid) £70,000-£80,000 Partnering with a high-growth digital consultancy SR2 are partnering with an ambitious Bristol-based software consultancy to hire a Senior Technical Lead to lead complex client projects and elevate technical excellence across the organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape architecture, guide delivery, mentor other technical leads, and influence technical standards company-wide. You'll balance hands-on engineering with strategic technical leadership - owning delivery while developing people and driving innovation. What you'll be doing: Taking full technical ownership of complex bespoke software projects Designing and evolving scalable, maintainable software architectures Selecting appropriate technologies, frameworks and patterns Overseeing DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure best practices Acting as an escalation point for complex technical challenges Mentoring and developing engineers and existing tech leads Interpreting and delivering on non-functional requirements (performance, security, availability) Navigating complex stakeholder environments and constructively challenging requirements Contributing to technical pre-sales, solution design and discovery Driving innovation, including adoption of emerging technologies such as AI What they're looking for: Strong background in software engineering and solution architecture Proven experience leading complex technical projects Strong DevOps and engineering best practice mindset Experience mentoring and developing engineers Confident client-facing communicator Commercial awareness and comfort contributing to pre-sales Passion for innovation and evolving technical standards Security clearance desirable Why this role stands out: High-trust culture with strong technical autonomy Real influence on technical direction and company standards Visible leadership across multiple projects Hybrid flexibility and extensive benefits Investment in professional growth Our client and we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If this opportunity excites you, even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. If you're a technically credible consultant who enjoys leading engineers, shaping solutions, and unlocking innovation - this is a standout opportunity. If you're looking to work in a collaborative culture and tackle meaningful software problems, then get in touch at .
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Senior Technical Lead - Bespoke Software Consultancy Central Bristol (Hybrid) £70,000-£80,000 Partnering with a high-growth digital consultancy SR2 are partnering with an ambitious Bristol-based software consultancy to hire a Senior Technical Lead to lead complex client projects and elevate technical excellence across the organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape architecture, guide delivery, mentor other technical leads, and influence technical standards company-wide. You'll balance hands-on engineering with strategic technical leadership - owning delivery while developing people and driving innovation. What you'll be doing: Taking full technical ownership of complex bespoke software projects Designing and evolving scalable, maintainable software architectures Selecting appropriate technologies, frameworks and patterns Overseeing DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure best practices Acting as an escalation point for complex technical challenges Mentoring and developing engineers and existing tech leads Interpreting and delivering on non-functional requirements (performance, security, availability) Navigating complex stakeholder environments and constructively challenging requirements Contributing to technical pre-sales, solution design and discovery Driving innovation, including adoption of emerging technologies such as AI What they're looking for: Strong background in software engineering and solution architecture Proven experience leading complex technical projects Strong DevOps and engineering best practice mindset Experience mentoring and developing engineers Confident client-facing communicator Commercial awareness and comfort contributing to pre-sales Passion for innovation and evolving technical standards Security clearance desirable Why this role stands out: High-trust culture with strong technical autonomy Real influence on technical direction and company standards Visible leadership across multiple projects Hybrid flexibility and extensive benefits Investment in professional growth Our client and we are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If this opportunity excites you, even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. If you're a technically credible consultant who enjoys leading engineers, shaping solutions, and unlocking innovation - this is a standout opportunity. If you're looking to work in a collaborative culture and tackle meaningful software problems, then get in touch at .
Must have active enhanced DV (West) Clearance Junior to Lead levels available £45k to £95k DoE plus 15% clearance bonus Must be willing to be full-time on-site in Cheltenham Skills required in machine learning, GenAI, NLP, Customer Engagement/Consultancy Who are we? We are recruiting Junior, Senior and Lead Data Scientists with AI specialism and enhanced DV Clearance for a prestigious client to work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects. Our client is a global leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services at the forefront of innovation to evolve the world of digital, cloud, and platforms. You'll experience excellent career progression opportunities to develop your skillset and personal profile in an inclusive culture. What will the Data Scientist be doing? Our client is seeking individuals with strong technical expertise in machine learning, GenAI, computer vision, and data science, alongside solid skills in solution architecture and software engineering to design and scale impactful solutions. This role involves working closely with clients to identify challenges, define solutions, communicate their value clearly, and lead teams to successful delivery. There are also opportunities to publish whitepapers and represent the organisation at conferences, all within an inclusive and diverse working environment. Key Skills and Requirements: Proficient in AI techniques including machine learning, GenAI, NLP, deep learning, graph analytics, and time series analysis. Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex concepts, manage stakeholders, and motivate/lead Agile teams to deliver robust outcomes. Experienced in securing work through RFI/RFPs, bids, and presentations across public and private sectors. Skilled in data science platforms (e.g. Databricks, AzureML) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), with knowledge of tools like Terraform. Experienced in deploying solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools. To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on or - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: Data Science / Data Scientist / AI Engineer / AI / Machine Learning / ML / NLP / GenAI / Stakeholder Engagement / Customer Engagement / AWS / Azure / Cloud / Docker / Kubernetes / CI/CD / Deep Learning
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Must have active enhanced DV (West) Clearance Junior to Lead levels available £45k to £95k DoE plus 15% clearance bonus Must be willing to be full-time on-site in Cheltenham Skills required in machine learning, GenAI, NLP, Customer Engagement/Consultancy Who are we? We are recruiting Junior, Senior and Lead Data Scientists with AI specialism and enhanced DV Clearance for a prestigious client to work on a portfolio of public and private sector projects. Our client is a global leader in technology, consulting, and engineering services at the forefront of innovation to evolve the world of digital, cloud, and platforms. You'll experience excellent career progression opportunities to develop your skillset and personal profile in an inclusive culture. What will the Data Scientist be doing? Our client is seeking individuals with strong technical expertise in machine learning, GenAI, computer vision, and data science, alongside solid skills in solution architecture and software engineering to design and scale impactful solutions. This role involves working closely with clients to identify challenges, define solutions, communicate their value clearly, and lead teams to successful delivery. There are also opportunities to publish whitepapers and represent the organisation at conferences, all within an inclusive and diverse working environment. Key Skills and Requirements: Proficient in AI techniques including machine learning, GenAI, NLP, deep learning, graph analytics, and time series analysis. Strong communicator with the ability to simplify complex concepts, manage stakeholders, and motivate/lead Agile teams to deliver robust outcomes. Experienced in securing work through RFI/RFPs, bids, and presentations across public and private sectors. Skilled in data science platforms (e.g. Databricks, AzureML) and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), with knowledge of tools like Terraform. Experienced in deploying solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools. To be Considered: Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at . For further information please call me on or - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Also feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, just search for Henry Clay-Davies. I look forward to hearing from you. KEY SKILLS: Data Science / Data Scientist / AI Engineer / AI / Machine Learning / ML / NLP / GenAI / Stakeholder Engagement / Customer Engagement / AWS / Azure / Cloud / Docker / Kubernetes / CI/CD / Deep Learning
PML is a growing not-for-profit GP Federation and NHS partner that has been successfully representing General Practices across Northamptonshire and Oxford for more than twenty years. With more than sixty practices (and counting!) amongst our number and further expansion of our nationally renowned Community Services imminent we have a rare opportunity for a high-performing individual to join our Executive Board of Directors as our new Director of People & Culture. This is an incredibly exciting time to join our 250-strong team here at PML as we prepare to embark on a new chapter in our organisational history, perfectly-placed to take advantage of the UK governments renewed focus on community-focused healthcare. The right candidate would take the lead of our high-performing ten-person People & Culture team as they put the final pieces of our Pay and Grading framework in place and move on to implementing a comprehensive Organisational Development & People Strategy that will better support the evolving needs of both our staff and our organisation as a whole. A role that is equal parts strategic and tactical, you would oversee both the design and implementation of organisation-wide people strategies while also acting as hands-on knowledge leader on all matters related to human resources. It would suit a skilled senior P&C/HR Director with extensive leadership experience at board level and deep knowledge of organisational design and development. Main duties of the job If youd like to learn more, please get in touch and our current Director of People & Culture and CEO would be delighted to discuss how you can help chart PMLs course into the future. Key Information This vacancy is for 22.5 hours per week. Panel Interviews - 1 hour 30 minutes - Between 30/03/2026 - 10/04/2026 Final interview - 1 hour - Week commencing 13/04/2026 Role Purpose To provide strategic leadership in the development and delivery of a comprehensive people and organisational development strategy which supports the vision of delivering high quality, community-based healthcare through a strong network of local clinicians working collaboratively to improve patient outcomes. This role is an Executive Director position and also a member of the Board. As a Board member, the role will provide strategic independent, commercially grounded insight on workforce strategy, leadership capability, organisational health, governance and culture. About us PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 Job responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organisational Direction Shapes and drives the organisations long term strategy and priorities. Contributes fully to Executive Team discussions, influencing organisational vision, culture and strategic decisions. Leads directorate level strategic plans, ensuring alignment with corporate aims. Anticipates future trends, risks, opportunities and system level developments. Ensures strategic decisions reflect the organisations values and Leadership Code of Conduct. Operational Leadership & Performance Holds end to end accountability for operational delivery and service performance within their directorate. Ensures services are safe, effective, efficient and financially sustainable. Leads transformation, service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives. Establishes governance, performance standards and assurance mechanisms. Ensures operational practice aligns with organisational values and professional conduct standards. Decision Making & Authority Acts as the final decision making authority within their directorate, including on highly sensitive, complex or high risk matters. Applies expert judgement, evidence, and risk analysis to support final decisions. Contributes to cross organisational decisions as part of collective Executive accountability. Balances competing priorities, service pressures and organisational risks. Ensures decisions are transparent, ethical and aligned to the Leadership Code of Conduct. Provides visible, inclusive and values led leadership, modelling the organisations Leadership Code of Conduct at all times. Sets clear expectations for behaviour, professionalism and conduct, ensuring teams understand and uphold organisational values. Leads senior managers and professional teams, ensuring accountability, high performance and a positive working culture. Champions wellbeing, inclusion, learning and staff development, supporting talent pipelines and succession planning. Builds a culture of openness, trust and psychological safety, encouraging staff to speak up and contribute ideas. Intervenes early and appropriately where standards of behaviour or performance are not met, ensuring consistency and fairness. Ensures decision making and communication demonstrate integrity, transparency and ethical leadership. Financial Governance & Resource Management Holds delegated responsibility for directorate budgets, resource planning and financial management. Ensures robust internal controls, value for money and financial sustainability. Leads business cases, investment decisions and financial risk assessments. Ensures efficient use of people, systems and assets to support organisational objectives. Stakeholder, Partnership & External Leadership Represents the organisation at senior internal and external forums. Develops influential, collaborative relationships across the system. Communicates strategic priorities and performance effectively with key stakeholders. Negotiates and manages sensitive or high impact external issues with professionalism and integrity. Ensures strong governance, assurance and regulatory compliance within their directorate. Identifies, assesses and mitigates organisational risks, escalating as appropriate. Ensures policies, statutory responsibilities and professional standards are met. Supports organisational audits, regulatory inspections and improvement plans. Person Specification Qualifications - Essential Degree level education or equivalent senior level experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Strong understanding of governance, leadership and organisational responsibilities Relevant professional qualification (sector specific, where applicable) Formal leadership, management or executive level training Experience - Essential Significant senior leadership experience at directorate, divisional or organisational level Proven track record of leading complex services, programmes or operational areas Experience developing and delivering strategy in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to make high risk, high impact decisions Experience managing senior managers and professional teams Experience in financial oversight, risk management and resource planning Experience working as part of an Executive Team Experience interacting with Boards, committees or regulatory bodies Experience operating within a regulated sector Leading cross organisational transformation or systemwide initiatives Experience representing an organisation at regional or national level Strong understanding of strategic planning and organisational performance Knowledge of governance, risk management and regulatory responsibilities Understanding of people leadership, culture, workforce planning and organisational development Deep understanding of values based leadership and conduct Understanding of broader sector specific challenges and external landscape Advanced knowledge of quality, assurance or compliance frameworks Understanding of digital transformation and data driven decision making Knowledge of change methodologies or formal improvement frameworks Strategic thinking and ability to set long term direction Strong operational leadership and delivery capability Excellent decision making, judgement and risk assessment Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills Ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally Ability to lead and develop senior teams Demonstrates behaviours aligned to organisational values and Leadership Code of Conduct Coaching or mentoring capability for senior leaders Facilitation or organisational development skills Experience supporting organisational culture change High level presentation or media facing experience Experience in cross sector partnership working Experience leading multiagency or systemwide programmes Integrity, professionalism and sound ethical judgement Confidence, resilience and ability to work under pressure Inclusive, visible and values driven leadership style . click apply for full job details
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
PML is a growing not-for-profit GP Federation and NHS partner that has been successfully representing General Practices across Northamptonshire and Oxford for more than twenty years. With more than sixty practices (and counting!) amongst our number and further expansion of our nationally renowned Community Services imminent we have a rare opportunity for a high-performing individual to join our Executive Board of Directors as our new Director of People & Culture. This is an incredibly exciting time to join our 250-strong team here at PML as we prepare to embark on a new chapter in our organisational history, perfectly-placed to take advantage of the UK governments renewed focus on community-focused healthcare. The right candidate would take the lead of our high-performing ten-person People & Culture team as they put the final pieces of our Pay and Grading framework in place and move on to implementing a comprehensive Organisational Development & People Strategy that will better support the evolving needs of both our staff and our organisation as a whole. A role that is equal parts strategic and tactical, you would oversee both the design and implementation of organisation-wide people strategies while also acting as hands-on knowledge leader on all matters related to human resources. It would suit a skilled senior P&C/HR Director with extensive leadership experience at board level and deep knowledge of organisational design and development. Main duties of the job If youd like to learn more, please get in touch and our current Director of People & Culture and CEO would be delighted to discuss how you can help chart PMLs course into the future. Key Information This vacancy is for 22.5 hours per week. Panel Interviews - 1 hour 30 minutes - Between 30/03/2026 - 10/04/2026 Final interview - 1 hour - Week commencing 13/04/2026 Role Purpose To provide strategic leadership in the development and delivery of a comprehensive people and organisational development strategy which supports the vision of delivering high quality, community-based healthcare through a strong network of local clinicians working collaboratively to improve patient outcomes. This role is an Executive Director position and also a member of the Board. As a Board member, the role will provide strategic independent, commercially grounded insight on workforce strategy, leadership capability, organisational health, governance and culture. About us PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 Job responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Organisational Direction Shapes and drives the organisations long term strategy and priorities. Contributes fully to Executive Team discussions, influencing organisational vision, culture and strategic decisions. Leads directorate level strategic plans, ensuring alignment with corporate aims. Anticipates future trends, risks, opportunities and system level developments. Ensures strategic decisions reflect the organisations values and Leadership Code of Conduct. Operational Leadership & Performance Holds end to end accountability for operational delivery and service performance within their directorate. Ensures services are safe, effective, efficient and financially sustainable. Leads transformation, service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives. Establishes governance, performance standards and assurance mechanisms. Ensures operational practice aligns with organisational values and professional conduct standards. Decision Making & Authority Acts as the final decision making authority within their directorate, including on highly sensitive, complex or high risk matters. Applies expert judgement, evidence, and risk analysis to support final decisions. Contributes to cross organisational decisions as part of collective Executive accountability. Balances competing priorities, service pressures and organisational risks. Ensures decisions are transparent, ethical and aligned to the Leadership Code of Conduct. Provides visible, inclusive and values led leadership, modelling the organisations Leadership Code of Conduct at all times. Sets clear expectations for behaviour, professionalism and conduct, ensuring teams understand and uphold organisational values. Leads senior managers and professional teams, ensuring accountability, high performance and a positive working culture. Champions wellbeing, inclusion, learning and staff development, supporting talent pipelines and succession planning. Builds a culture of openness, trust and psychological safety, encouraging staff to speak up and contribute ideas. Intervenes early and appropriately where standards of behaviour or performance are not met, ensuring consistency and fairness. Ensures decision making and communication demonstrate integrity, transparency and ethical leadership. Financial Governance & Resource Management Holds delegated responsibility for directorate budgets, resource planning and financial management. Ensures robust internal controls, value for money and financial sustainability. Leads business cases, investment decisions and financial risk assessments. Ensures efficient use of people, systems and assets to support organisational objectives. Stakeholder, Partnership & External Leadership Represents the organisation at senior internal and external forums. Develops influential, collaborative relationships across the system. Communicates strategic priorities and performance effectively with key stakeholders. Negotiates and manages sensitive or high impact external issues with professionalism and integrity. Ensures strong governance, assurance and regulatory compliance within their directorate. Identifies, assesses and mitigates organisational risks, escalating as appropriate. Ensures policies, statutory responsibilities and professional standards are met. Supports organisational audits, regulatory inspections and improvement plans. Person Specification Qualifications - Essential Degree level education or equivalent senior level experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Strong understanding of governance, leadership and organisational responsibilities Relevant professional qualification (sector specific, where applicable) Formal leadership, management or executive level training Experience - Essential Significant senior leadership experience at directorate, divisional or organisational level Proven track record of leading complex services, programmes or operational areas Experience developing and delivering strategy in a multidisciplinary environment Ability to make high risk, high impact decisions Experience managing senior managers and professional teams Experience in financial oversight, risk management and resource planning Experience working as part of an Executive Team Experience interacting with Boards, committees or regulatory bodies Experience operating within a regulated sector Leading cross organisational transformation or systemwide initiatives Experience representing an organisation at regional or national level Strong understanding of strategic planning and organisational performance Knowledge of governance, risk management and regulatory responsibilities Understanding of people leadership, culture, workforce planning and organisational development Deep understanding of values based leadership and conduct Understanding of broader sector specific challenges and external landscape Advanced knowledge of quality, assurance or compliance frameworks Understanding of digital transformation and data driven decision making Knowledge of change methodologies or formal improvement frameworks Strategic thinking and ability to set long term direction Strong operational leadership and delivery capability Excellent decision making, judgement and risk assessment Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills Ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally Ability to lead and develop senior teams Demonstrates behaviours aligned to organisational values and Leadership Code of Conduct Coaching or mentoring capability for senior leaders Facilitation or organisational development skills Experience supporting organisational culture change High level presentation or media facing experience Experience in cross sector partnership working Experience leading multiagency or systemwide programmes Integrity, professionalism and sound ethical judgement Confidence, resilience and ability to work under pressure Inclusive, visible and values driven leadership style . click apply for full job details
Portfolio Manager Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (hybrid working) We are looking for a Group IT Portfolio Manager to shape, manage, and optimise our portfolio of digital projects. This is a key leadership role that will define and mature our DevSecOps delivery methodology, collaborating closely with product owners and cross functional teams to drive value across the organisation. As the Group IT Portfolio Manager, you will co ordinate and manage a diverse portfolio of digital initiatives, applying an iterative and flexible approach to delivery governance. You will introduce and embed a DevSecOps framework that supports a wide range of Group IT products, ensuring consistent, high quality delivery and transparent reporting across all pipelines. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Management Oversee multiple DevSecOps delivery pipelines, including backlog capture, prioritisation, sprint planning, delivery, and reporting. Partner with the Group IT Product Manager community to drive throughput and value. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with Group IT, Business Units, and wider Group Functions to define delivery outcomes and measurable benefits. Resource & Team Management Lead cross functional agile squads, including internal IT staff, vendors, and external contractors. Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure delivery success. Demonstrate effective issue management and escalation. Delivery Compliance Define and implement a DevSecOps delivery methodology. Ensure adherence to IT governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements. Quality Assurance Guarantee that deliverables meet organisational quality standards and align with business goals. Communication & Reporting Maintain clear communication with product owners, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Provide regular updates on delivery throughput, performance, and benefits realisation. Change Management Coordinate change management and communication plans to support sprint and release activities. Experience & Skills Required Portfolio Management: 3+ years' proven experience defining and implementing global DevSecOps delivery models and frameworks. Agile Delivery Expertise: Hands on experience working across cloud, infrastructure, networks, digital workplace, data, and other product sets. Strong knowledge of Lean/Agile methodologies, productivity improvement, and executive reporting. Leadership: Demonstrable experience motivating and guiding agile squads across internal and external teams. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a strategic, data driven mindset. Agile Tooling: Proven experience configuring agile tooling to support DevSecOps delivery. Nice to Have Agile delivery qualification or equivalent practical experience. Experience with tools such as Triskell, MS Project, JIRA, and Azure DevOps. Experience delivering within global agile environments. Benefits You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days' paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts' portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, detailed below. Everyone is Included at Spirax Group We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include gender neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners. Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones! Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Portfolio Manager Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (hybrid working) We are looking for a Group IT Portfolio Manager to shape, manage, and optimise our portfolio of digital projects. This is a key leadership role that will define and mature our DevSecOps delivery methodology, collaborating closely with product owners and cross functional teams to drive value across the organisation. As the Group IT Portfolio Manager, you will co ordinate and manage a diverse portfolio of digital initiatives, applying an iterative and flexible approach to delivery governance. You will introduce and embed a DevSecOps framework that supports a wide range of Group IT products, ensuring consistent, high quality delivery and transparent reporting across all pipelines. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Management Oversee multiple DevSecOps delivery pipelines, including backlog capture, prioritisation, sprint planning, delivery, and reporting. Partner with the Group IT Product Manager community to drive throughput and value. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with Group IT, Business Units, and wider Group Functions to define delivery outcomes and measurable benefits. Resource & Team Management Lead cross functional agile squads, including internal IT staff, vendors, and external contractors. Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure delivery success. Demonstrate effective issue management and escalation. Delivery Compliance Define and implement a DevSecOps delivery methodology. Ensure adherence to IT governance, security standards, and regulatory requirements. Quality Assurance Guarantee that deliverables meet organisational quality standards and align with business goals. Communication & Reporting Maintain clear communication with product owners, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Provide regular updates on delivery throughput, performance, and benefits realisation. Change Management Coordinate change management and communication plans to support sprint and release activities. Experience & Skills Required Portfolio Management: 3+ years' proven experience defining and implementing global DevSecOps delivery models and frameworks. Agile Delivery Expertise: Hands on experience working across cloud, infrastructure, networks, digital workplace, data, and other product sets. Strong knowledge of Lean/Agile methodologies, productivity improvement, and executive reporting. Leadership: Demonstrable experience motivating and guiding agile squads across internal and external teams. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a strategic, data driven mindset. Agile Tooling: Proven experience configuring agile tooling to support DevSecOps delivery. Nice to Have Agile delivery qualification or equivalent practical experience. Experience with tools such as Triskell, MS Project, JIRA, and Azure DevOps. Experience delivering within global agile environments. Benefits You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days' paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts' portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan, detailed below. Everyone is Included at Spirax Group We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include gender neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners. Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones! Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, you'll sit at the heart of our engineering function, shaping how the Valo comes together as a coherent, certifiable aircraft. You'll lead cross-functional efforts that define and integrate systems, working closely with safety, avionics, propulsion, and structures teams. This is a hands-on role for a systems thinker who thrives in complexity and is passionate about bringing innovative aircraft to life. What You'll Do Own and drive aircraft-level requirements, architecture, and verification activities across the full engineering lifecycle Lead the integration of cross-system technical solutions to ensure a certifiable and consistent aircraft design Coordinate system-level trade studies, interface management, and key configuration decisions Generate and review compliance evidence for certification, ensuring traceability and completeness Apply and promote Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices Collaborate with teams across safety, structures, propulsion, avionics, and software to ensure cohesive integration Support programme planning and identify blockers to keep engineering deliverables on track Mentor other engineers and promote systems engineering best practices across the organisation Participate actively in design reviews, programme reviews, and compliance reviews What You'll Bring A degree in a relevant engineering discipline Proven experience leading systems engineering for complex products, ideally at aircraft level A strong understanding of aircraft systems and system integration Skilled in requirements management, architecture definition, and verification planning Familiarity with ARP4754B and SC-VTOL or other certification frameworks Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills Experience with tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion Knowledge of MBSE tools such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach to delivery Bonus if you have Experience in high-level aircraft design or the development of aircraft systems Hands-on experience in aircraft or UAS development and testing Experience certifying aerospace products Advanced MBSE tool expertise What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. Our benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it Breakfast on us, every day We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, you'll sit at the heart of our engineering function, shaping how the Valo comes together as a coherent, certifiable aircraft. You'll lead cross-functional efforts that define and integrate systems, working closely with safety, avionics, propulsion, and structures teams. This is a hands-on role for a systems thinker who thrives in complexity and is passionate about bringing innovative aircraft to life. What You'll Do Own and drive aircraft-level requirements, architecture, and verification activities across the full engineering lifecycle Lead the integration of cross-system technical solutions to ensure a certifiable and consistent aircraft design Coordinate system-level trade studies, interface management, and key configuration decisions Generate and review compliance evidence for certification, ensuring traceability and completeness Apply and promote Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices Collaborate with teams across safety, structures, propulsion, avionics, and software to ensure cohesive integration Support programme planning and identify blockers to keep engineering deliverables on track Mentor other engineers and promote systems engineering best practices across the organisation Participate actively in design reviews, programme reviews, and compliance reviews What You'll Bring A degree in a relevant engineering discipline Proven experience leading systems engineering for complex products, ideally at aircraft level A strong understanding of aircraft systems and system integration Skilled in requirements management, architecture definition, and verification planning Familiarity with ARP4754B and SC-VTOL or other certification frameworks Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills Experience with tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion Knowledge of MBSE tools such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach to delivery Bonus if you have Experience in high-level aircraft design or the development of aircraft systems Hands-on experience in aircraft or UAS development and testing Experience certifying aerospace products Advanced MBSE tool expertise What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. Our benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it Breakfast on us, every day We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.
