Conference Producer Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits London Hybrid Fantastic opportunity for a highly commercial individual to join a fast growing media events business in the role of Conference Producer. Our client operates across a market which is truly booming - AI, Datacentres, Tech and Telecoms. The role of conference producer offers an exciting blend of research, creativity, project management and stakeholder relationship building. The successful conference producer candidate will be rewarded with the opportunity to immerse themselves in exciting topic areas, curating rich agendas with top tier speakers. Key Requirements: Conference Producer Ideally degree educated - 2:1 or higher Ideally 12 months experience in a relevant role - research / consultancy / recruitment/ content / conference production Excellent written skills Strong research skills Excellent project management skills Background in areas such as journalism, content creation, events, marketing, media and communication would also be considered. Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Conference Producer Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Bonus + Excellent Company Benefits London Hybrid Fantastic opportunity for a highly commercial individual to join a fast growing media events business in the role of Conference Producer. Our client operates across a market which is truly booming - AI, Datacentres, Tech and Telecoms. The role of conference producer offers an exciting blend of research, creativity, project management and stakeholder relationship building. The successful conference producer candidate will be rewarded with the opportunity to immerse themselves in exciting topic areas, curating rich agendas with top tier speakers. Key Requirements: Conference Producer Ideally degree educated - 2:1 or higher Ideally 12 months experience in a relevant role - research / consultancy / recruitment/ content / conference production Excellent written skills Strong research skills Excellent project management skills Background in areas such as journalism, content creation, events, marketing, media and communication would also be considered. Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.
Roles open in: Dublin, London, Manchester Associate Strategy Director Manchester/Dublin/London, hybrid DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We're tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE This position sits in our Experience & Engineering business unit. We primarily deliver large-scale website design and build projects, combining our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to help clients including Nikon, London Marathon Events and END. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional and engaging digital experiences. You're stepping into leadership, not just over projects, but over people, portfolios, and possibilities. As an Associate Strategy Director, you'll shape vision, elevate thinking, and grow both clients and team capabilities. You'll lead with clarity, and make space for others to shine. You will play a leadership role across meaningful client partnerships, with real influence on outcomes. The opportunity to lead, coach, and grow the next generation of strategists, as well as contributing to how we evolve as a team and as an agency, from strategy methods to client approach. You will have the support from a connected leadership team that values your voice and invests in your growth within a culture of openness, autonomy and ambition, where you can truly shape your path. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead strategic work across a portfolio of accounts, ensuring quality, consistency, and business impact Set direction for projects and pitch work, guiding teams with a strong point of view and a clear path forward Serve as the strategic lead in client relationships, building trust, growing accounts, and spotting new opportunities Coach and support a small team of strategists, providing developmental feedback and day-to-day leadership Actively contribute to new business, helping define positioning, approach and value Partner with creative, tech and delivery leads to align strategy across disciplines Shape thinking around the future of digital experience, contributing to our internal culture of innovation. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Have strong experience in strategic leadership roles across digital, brand, product or service. Are skilled at balancing short-term needs and long-term vision in complex environments. Know how to structure strategy, elevate outputs, and steer client conversations at a senior level. Are energised by developing talent, building culture, and making great work happen through others. Are comfortable shaping opportunity, in the work, in the relationship, and in the team. WE OFFER: Great benefits that vary based on the country from which you choose to apply. Feel free to ask about the specific benefits available in your location. A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location). An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events. Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a 'Buddy' to help you through your first weeks' at DEPT . A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named 'Agency of the Year' at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global - at DEPT you'll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT , you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION At DEPT , we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here. Be part of our digital future We may be spread across the world, but we all work together as one team. Inspiring each other, collaborating, innovating, and creating together.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Roles open in: Dublin, London, Manchester Associate Strategy Director Manchester/Dublin/London, hybrid DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We're tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021. JOB PURPOSE This position sits in our Experience & Engineering business unit. We primarily deliver large-scale website design and build projects, combining our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to help clients including Nikon, London Marathon Events and END. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional and engaging digital experiences. You're stepping into leadership, not just over projects, but over people, portfolios, and possibilities. As an Associate Strategy Director, you'll shape vision, elevate thinking, and grow both clients and team capabilities. You'll lead with clarity, and make space for others to shine. You will play a leadership role across meaningful client partnerships, with real influence on outcomes. The opportunity to lead, coach, and grow the next generation of strategists, as well as contributing to how we evolve as a team and as an agency, from strategy methods to client approach. You will have the support from a connected leadership team that values your voice and invests in your growth within a culture of openness, autonomy and ambition, where you can truly shape your path. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead strategic work across a portfolio of accounts, ensuring quality, consistency, and business impact Set direction for projects and pitch work, guiding teams with a strong point of view and a clear path forward Serve as the strategic lead in client relationships, building trust, growing accounts, and spotting new opportunities Coach and support a small team of strategists, providing developmental feedback and day-to-day leadership Actively contribute to new business, helping define positioning, approach and value Partner with creative, tech and delivery leads to align strategy across disciplines Shape thinking around the future of digital experience, contributing to our internal culture of innovation. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Have strong experience in strategic leadership roles across digital, brand, product or service. Are skilled at balancing short-term needs and long-term vision in complex environments. Know how to structure strategy, elevate outputs, and steer client conversations at a senior level. Are energised by developing talent, building culture, and making great work happen through others. Are comfortable shaping opportunity, in the work, in the relationship, and in the team. WE OFFER: Great benefits that vary based on the country from which you choose to apply. Feel free to ask about the specific benefits available in your location. A flexible, hybrid working policy (2 days from the office, depending on location). An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations. Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events. Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance. Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a 'Buddy' to help you through your first weeks' at DEPT . A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named 'Agency of the Year' at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards. Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global - at DEPT you'll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications. Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities. We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT , you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION At DEPT , we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here. Be part of our digital future We may be spread across the world, but we all work together as one team. Inspiring each other, collaborating, innovating, and creating together.
Senior Project Coordinator/Manager Our client is a fabulous organisation within the print and production industry. They are seeking a creative Project Manager, who will be pivotal member of their team, heading up accounts and projects. The role begins by receiving briefs directly from clients and account directors and you will be responsible for defining requirements, aligning expectations and determining exactly what is required in every detail. You will work closely with the Design and Artworking studio, Print and Fabrication departments through to logistics and installations. The role is all encompassing, allowing the Creative Project Managers to embrace and direct all elements of a projects lifecycle. The variety of briefs can include anything from a single graphic to a full nationwide bespoke build roll out with modelling and digital animation to boot - all to be produced to the highest of standards and often within the tightest of timings. You will work with clients ranging from world renowned museums to world leading luxury brands and the project management must be diligent, consistent and second to none. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as the vital conduit between company and clients, fostering relationships and engaging in meetings to understand new project briefs and unearth potential opportunities Assume responsibility for overseeing key clients and their project portfolio. This may require internal support particularly from your own hub, which entails additional management tasks Proactively drive work briefs from clients and develop commercial opportunities Bring Visual Merchandising and Creative direction to all project works - both in advisement to clients and direction for internal teams Manage expectations of clients, maintaining CPAs and managing workloads to ensure priorities are kept on top of and deadlines are met Quoting projects with support from the account directors and maintain budgets during project development Interpreting briefs into works orders to be quoted on the internal MIS system - requiring a degree of data entry and administration. Coordination of spreadsheets for campaign roll outs, including managing data breakdowns for each team and analysing data for client quoting and alignment as well as appropriate departmental briefing Preparing installation briefs for bespoke jobs Steer and shape conceptual design and development, extending to the design and production of every possible element within a retail environment. Vigilantly manage budgets and schedules, ensuring that the creative direction aligns with the client brief and brand values, whilst fostering, not inhibiting, creativity Lead and participate in creative brainstorming sessions with the creative and technical design teams and external agencies, facilitating the development of major projects throughout the creative process Have a commercial awareness is essential. Whether it is keeping an eye on budgets and margins or realizing the potential of a clients business Ensure all accounts are kept up to date and invoiced accurately on time Developing new business Essential Characteristics: Excellent time management and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Individual diligence with a focus on team participation. Level headed approach to demanding circumstances. Good leadership skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Experience in the graphics/creative/print industry. Ability to communicate instructions clearly. Good Excel (V Look ups and Pivot tables) & MS Office skills. Salary Negotiable Kingston Area 40 Hours Per Week, Office Based ONLY
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Senior Project Coordinator/Manager Our client is a fabulous organisation within the print and production industry. They are seeking a creative Project Manager, who will be pivotal member of their team, heading up accounts and projects. The role begins by receiving briefs directly from clients and account directors and you will be responsible for defining requirements, aligning expectations and determining exactly what is required in every detail. You will work closely with the Design and Artworking studio, Print and Fabrication departments through to logistics and installations. The role is all encompassing, allowing the Creative Project Managers to embrace and direct all elements of a projects lifecycle. The variety of briefs can include anything from a single graphic to a full nationwide bespoke build roll out with modelling and digital animation to boot - all to be produced to the highest of standards and often within the tightest of timings. You will work with clients ranging from world renowned museums to world leading luxury brands and the project management must be diligent, consistent and second to none. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as the vital conduit between company and clients, fostering relationships and engaging in meetings to understand new project briefs and unearth potential opportunities Assume responsibility for overseeing key clients and their project portfolio. This may require internal support particularly from your own hub, which entails additional management tasks Proactively drive work briefs from clients and develop commercial opportunities Bring Visual Merchandising and Creative direction to all project works - both in advisement to clients and direction for internal teams Manage expectations of clients, maintaining CPAs and managing workloads to ensure priorities are kept on top of and deadlines are met Quoting projects with support from the account directors and maintain budgets during project development Interpreting briefs into works orders to be quoted on the internal MIS system - requiring a degree of data entry and administration. Coordination of spreadsheets for campaign roll outs, including managing data breakdowns for each team and analysing data for client quoting and alignment as well as appropriate departmental briefing Preparing installation briefs for bespoke jobs Steer and shape conceptual design and development, extending to the design and production of every possible element within a retail environment. Vigilantly manage budgets and schedules, ensuring that the creative direction aligns with the client brief and brand values, whilst fostering, not inhibiting, creativity Lead and participate in creative brainstorming sessions with the creative and technical design teams and external agencies, facilitating the development of major projects throughout the creative process Have a commercial awareness is essential. Whether it is keeping an eye on budgets and margins or realizing the potential of a clients business Ensure all accounts are kept up to date and invoiced accurately on time Developing new business Essential Characteristics: Excellent time management and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Individual diligence with a focus on team participation. Level headed approach to demanding circumstances. Good leadership skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Experience in the graphics/creative/print industry. Ability to communicate instructions clearly. Good Excel (V Look ups and Pivot tables) & MS Office skills. Salary Negotiable Kingston Area 40 Hours Per Week, Office Based ONLY
As an Innovation Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for acquiring and onboarding high value business clients, driving growth through strategic relationship management. You will actively engage in market outreach to secure new business opportunities and manage a portfolio of clients, supporting their business ambitions for expansion by leveraging Barclays' full suite of tools, products, and networks. You will be passionate about delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs and increasing revenue potential. To be successful as an Innovation Relationship Manager, you should have experience with: Client relationship management; cultivating trusted client relationships to advance their strategic objectives with comprehensive growth support, access to funding, and ongoing day to day assistance. Managing stakeholders cross functionally on different levels of seniority. Sound knowledge of control and risk framework. Leveraging knowledge in the innovation economy to identify to originate new business opportunities and accelerate market share growth across venture backed sectors. Understanding of the Innovation Economy landscape, including most prominent sectors, with a focus on the specific funding, scaling, and operational challenges of high growth businesses. Some other highly valued skills may include: Project management. Experience originating and executing lending opportunities to support growth and expand market presence. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills This role will be based in London. Purpose of the role To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with both corporate and individual clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long term success. Accountabilities Management of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs. Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations. Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio. Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank. Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, offering expert investment advice, risk management and wealth management strategies support, and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship. Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses. Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy. Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
As an Innovation Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for acquiring and onboarding high value business clients, driving growth through strategic relationship management. You will actively engage in market outreach to secure new business opportunities and manage a portfolio of clients, supporting their business ambitions for expansion by leveraging Barclays' full suite of tools, products, and networks. You will be passionate about delivering tailored solutions to meet client needs and increasing revenue potential. To be successful as an Innovation Relationship Manager, you should have experience with: Client relationship management; cultivating trusted client relationships to advance their strategic objectives with comprehensive growth support, access to funding, and ongoing day to day assistance. Managing stakeholders cross functionally on different levels of seniority. Sound knowledge of control and risk framework. Leveraging knowledge in the innovation economy to identify to originate new business opportunities and accelerate market share growth across venture backed sectors. Understanding of the Innovation Economy landscape, including most prominent sectors, with a focus on the specific funding, scaling, and operational challenges of high growth businesses. Some other highly valued skills may include: Project management. Experience originating and executing lending opportunities to support growth and expand market presence. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job specific technical skills This role will be based in London. Purpose of the role To establish and nurture profitable partnerships with both corporate and individual clients. It's the bridge between the bank's offerings and clients' needs, ensuring mutual benefit and long term success. Accountabilities Management of client relationships to identify the clients financial goals, challenges, and risk tolerance to support the analysis of data obtained from various sources, including the investment portfolio and cash flow, to identify trends, insights, areas for improvement and additional services to support client needs. Research and understanding of the client's industry trends, regulatory landscape, and competitive environment to inform strategic recommendations. Design of customised solutions that address the client's specific needs and objectives, incorporating a range of products and services from the bank's portfolio. Communication of the value proposition of proposed solutions, justification of recommendations, and negotiation of terms that are beneficial for both the client and the bank. Provision of guidance to clients to support their financial decisions, offering expert investment advice, risk management and wealth management strategies support, and updates on market trends to ensure a positive and continuous relationship. Assessment of financial, legal, and operational risks associated with client relationships, and implementation of measures to minimise potential losses. Documentation of all client interactions, transactions, and agreements to ensure transparency and auditability, and communicate findings effectively to support product development, service offerings, and the overall bank strategy. Monitoring of client satisfaction, revenue generated, and other relevant metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of relationship management efforts. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
SB Media Group is the home of Supercar Blondie, we are the world's leading automotive entertainment media brand. Having started out as a female founded, single social influencer we've evolved into a dynamic, creator-led global media brand with over 120million followers generating 1.5billion views every month, publishing content across all digital & social channels. We're on a mission to make the inaccessible, accessible & entertaining, for an aspirational male audience. As an Client & Agency Partnerships Manager, you'll play a key role in driving revenue by managing and growing relationships with media agencies, automotive advertisers and brands looking to reach our highly engaged global audience. You'll handle incoming briefs, develop proactive opportunities, support the wider sales team, and help establish SB Media as a trusted, premium media partner. You'll sell social-first branded content, sponsorships, multimedia partnerships and display solutions that solve client challenges and deliver impact. Experience within a media owner, publisher, or agency environment is essential, with a strong understanding of how to build relationships, manage pipelines, and navigate a fast-paced, competitive marketplace. Experience working with social-first content partnerships is a bonus. What you'll be doing Managing and growing relationships across your patch of agencies and direct advertisers to drive a steady flow of briefs and opportunities. Supporting the development of proactive sales strategies and helping plan agency roadshows, lunch & learns and attendance at trade events. Maintaining consistent weekly output of f2f meetings, calls and outreach with agency planners/buyers and brand-side decision makers. Tailoring existing sales materials and presentations using relevant data and insights to create compelling proposals. Managing your pipeline, forecasting accurately and contributing to overall team revenue targets. Working closely with internal teams to deliver best-in class responses that answer client objectives and drive creative solutions. Gathering client and market feedback to help shape new ideas, products and revenue opportunities for the wider business. What you'll have Experience selling to media agencies and/or directly to brands, with solid existing relationships you can build on. Ability to write and deliver persuasive, insight led proposals that win business. Strong understanding of social platforms and the digital advertising landscape. Confidence using data and insights to strengthen creative strategies and ensure proposals meet client goals. Experience in prospecting, networking, negotiation and supporting deal closure. Intellectual curiosity, an entrepreneurial mindset and a positive, proactive approach. A collaborative spirit, you enjoy working with others to solve problems and create standout work. Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Comfortable asking smart questions, answering challenging ones and navigating complex client needs. Important Info Before You Apply We're gearing up for a Q1 2026 start, and we can't wait to find the right person to join the team. Applications close 24 December 2025, and we'll kick off interviews w/c 5 January 2026. We're proud to offer flexibility, if you're looking for a 4-day week or flexible hours, we're absolutely open to it. Let's talk about what works best for you. You'll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK. We have offices in London and Manchester, plus a fully remote setup. Our clients are global, so we welcome talent with strong connections wherever you're based. We offer a competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 plus uncapped commission of up to 55% (35% OTE) giving you the earning potential to truly reward your success. What to Expect From the Interview Process HR Screening - a friendly chat with our People team First Stage - meet our Head of Sales Second Stage - bring your ideas to life with a short presentation, followed by a joint interview with the Head of Sales and the Agency & Client Director
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
SB Media Group is the home of Supercar Blondie, we are the world's leading automotive entertainment media brand. Having started out as a female founded, single social influencer we've evolved into a dynamic, creator-led global media brand with over 120million followers generating 1.5billion views every month, publishing content across all digital & social channels. We're on a mission to make the inaccessible, accessible & entertaining, for an aspirational male audience. As an Client & Agency Partnerships Manager, you'll play a key role in driving revenue by managing and growing relationships with media agencies, automotive advertisers and brands looking to reach our highly engaged global audience. You'll handle incoming briefs, develop proactive opportunities, support the wider sales team, and help establish SB Media as a trusted, premium media partner. You'll sell social-first branded content, sponsorships, multimedia partnerships and display solutions that solve client challenges and deliver impact. Experience within a media owner, publisher, or agency environment is essential, with a strong understanding of how to build relationships, manage pipelines, and navigate a fast-paced, competitive marketplace. Experience working with social-first content partnerships is a bonus. What you'll be doing Managing and growing relationships across your patch of agencies and direct advertisers to drive a steady flow of briefs and opportunities. Supporting the development of proactive sales strategies and helping plan agency roadshows, lunch & learns and attendance at trade events. Maintaining consistent weekly output of f2f meetings, calls and outreach with agency planners/buyers and brand-side decision makers. Tailoring existing sales materials and presentations using relevant data and insights to create compelling proposals. Managing your pipeline, forecasting accurately and contributing to overall team revenue targets. Working closely with internal teams to deliver best-in class responses that answer client objectives and drive creative solutions. Gathering client and market feedback to help shape new ideas, products and revenue opportunities for the wider business. What you'll have Experience selling to media agencies and/or directly to brands, with solid existing relationships you can build on. Ability to write and deliver persuasive, insight led proposals that win business. Strong understanding of social platforms and the digital advertising landscape. Confidence using data and insights to strengthen creative strategies and ensure proposals meet client goals. Experience in prospecting, networking, negotiation and supporting deal closure. Intellectual curiosity, an entrepreneurial mindset and a positive, proactive approach. A collaborative spirit, you enjoy working with others to solve problems and create standout work. Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Comfortable asking smart questions, answering challenging ones and navigating complex client needs. Important Info Before You Apply We're gearing up for a Q1 2026 start, and we can't wait to find the right person to join the team. Applications close 24 December 2025, and we'll kick off interviews w/c 5 January 2026. We're proud to offer flexibility, if you're looking for a 4-day week or flexible hours, we're absolutely open to it. Let's talk about what works best for you. You'll have the freedom to work from anywhere in the UK. We have offices in London and Manchester, plus a fully remote setup. Our clients are global, so we welcome talent with strong connections wherever you're based. We offer a competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000 plus uncapped commission of up to 55% (35% OTE) giving you the earning potential to truly reward your success. What to Expect From the Interview Process HR Screening - a friendly chat with our People team First Stage - meet our Head of Sales Second Stage - bring your ideas to life with a short presentation, followed by a joint interview with the Head of Sales and the Agency & Client Director
Company Description Publicis Pro is an integrated B2B marketing agency that exists to find the extraordinary in every business and tell the world about it. Our approach brings together strategy, creative, influence and commerce to move markets, create remarkable brands, shape decisions, and connect the sales journey. Extraordinary work can only be done by extraordinary people - so we're committed to building an agency environment where remarkable talent can flourish and grow. The results of our efforts? We've got multiple 'Best Place to Work' awards under our belt, plus one of the best benefits packages in the industry. Publicis Pro is a singular agency environment that combines deep care for our work with deep care for our people - and we're always on the lookout for extraordinary new talent. Our Commitment Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at Publicis Pro. We're committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group - whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn't just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Job Description The Media Planning team is responsible for planning and overseeing the execution of campaign activations across Display, Paid Search & Social across a variety of clients. These are core channels, but the team also operates across, TV, partnerships, influencer strategy and creative. Within this role, you'll be working with the Planning Director and Account Managers to deliver integrated campaigns for one of our key clients. You'll support the management of client relationships, working collaboratively to deliver best in class B2B media solutions. No two days are the same within the Media Team and it's great for people who enjoy working within a team and developing strong relationships. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop through leadership across teams, exposure to end-to-end planning and organised training within the digital media space. Whilst the successful candidate will be well supported by the Account Planning Director and Account Manager(s) it is expected that they should be able to 'hit the ground running', and for the most part be able to work autonomously, acting as the key day-to-day support and contact for clients. The ideal candidate will be personable and approachable. There's a lot of interaction with stakeholders internally and externally so a person which can lead conversations with larger groups would succeed. Responsibilities Planning Supporting the implementation campaign strategies, providing relevant insights and analysis from agency and client tools (e.g., Google Analytics, GWI Work, Bombora etc.) to help establish digital marketing opportunities for our clients to drive revenue & incremental growth Manage the campaign briefing process and to ensure accurate and timely delivery of work Analysis of cross channel media performance, using website analytics & data from the channel platforms to establish the contribution each channel is delivering to find the optimal balance of media spend to exceed clients campaign targets Keeping up to date with digital trends both in media and our clients' verticals to ensure we are always using the latest insights and best in class digital practices in our strategies Working with media owners across Social, Display, Search, etc. to identify new platforms, publishers and products that can help support client campaign objectives Strong understanding of key platform capabilities (e.g., Google, Programmatic, LinkedIn & Meta), and an ability to talk independently about opportunities in client meetings and with our team Demonstrate an understanding of the media and technology developments that influence performance planning and client's business Proactively identify best in class and innovative media delivery partners (owners, tech, data) to support in delivering exceptional strategy/execution Clients Supporting the Account Manager(s) and leading on day to day client management, including keeping on top of email communication, running weekly client status calls and managing and filtering ad hoc client requests Responding to all client briefs and requests in a timely, professional and efficient manner Passionate about delivering media solutions that maximise clients ROI from media investment regardless of the success metric being worked to Account Management Seamless running of accounts: ensuring all deadlines are met and consistent high quality of work is produced Working with activation specialists to ensure excellent campaign delivery. This involves supporting them and working to distil campaign strategy into day to day activations and optimisations Reviewing weekly campaign performance across all channels and tracking performance against weekly/monthly campaign laydowns Working with activation team to prepare and deliver monthly & quarterly client performance presentations. Working with activation team to create integrated presentation for clients including channel insights and additional insights & analysis (from planning tools) to improve and optimise overall campaign performance Using campaign performance insights to identify opportunities to upweight strong performing channel strategies and where performance is behind targets, identify solutions and strategies with channel specialists and the Planning Director Ensuring that all client billing and reconciliations are undertaken, and all planning fees are booked and reconciled each month, confirming that all bookings correspond to internal annual finance forecasts Team Management Ongoing communication and weekly meetings with our channel teams to ensure campaigns are delivered on time and exceeding campaign performance targets Working closely with specialist teams to ensure an integrated approach across channels to ensure we are delivering optimal efficiency & performance for clients Create a fun, collaborative and productive team environment by organising regular social activities, team meetings and knowledge sharing opportunities. Qualifications What you'll bring: Experience in digital planning process Experience in digital media, with emphasis on Paid Social and/or Programmatic B2B experience and clear understanding of the B2B media ecosystem/ planning nuances a plus Strong understanding of key reporting metrics across channels and how these ladder up to support client business objectives Strong organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment; work under pressure and effectively priorities workload Great interpersonal and communication skills Dedicated, hardworking and organised Numerical, analytical with an eye for detail Strategic and creative in their approach Keen to learn Passionate about the new media marketplace and technology Ability to work independently, and as part of a wider team Promotes good work both internally and externally Additional Information Publicis Pro has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day to day work and create time to focus on your well being and self care. BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday. AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis Owned Pub - "The Pregnant Man" Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Company Description Publicis Pro is an integrated B2B marketing agency that exists to find the extraordinary in every business and tell the world about it. Our approach brings together strategy, creative, influence and commerce to move markets, create remarkable brands, shape decisions, and connect the sales journey. Extraordinary work can only be done by extraordinary people - so we're committed to building an agency environment where remarkable talent can flourish and grow. The results of our efforts? We've got multiple 'Best Place to Work' awards under our belt, plus one of the best benefits packages in the industry. Publicis Pro is a singular agency environment that combines deep care for our work with deep care for our people - and we're always on the lookout for extraordinary new talent. Our Commitment Diversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at Publicis Pro. We're committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group - whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn't just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Job Description The Media Planning team is responsible for planning and overseeing the execution of campaign activations across Display, Paid Search & Social across a variety of clients. These are core channels, but the team also operates across, TV, partnerships, influencer strategy and creative. Within this role, you'll be working with the Planning Director and Account Managers to deliver integrated campaigns for one of our key clients. You'll support the management of client relationships, working collaboratively to deliver best in class B2B media solutions. No two days are the same within the Media Team and it's great for people who enjoy working within a team and developing strong relationships. This is a great opportunity to learn and develop through leadership across teams, exposure to end-to-end planning and organised training within the digital media space. Whilst the successful candidate will be well supported by the Account Planning Director and Account Manager(s) it is expected that they should be able to 'hit the ground running', and for the most part be able to work autonomously, acting as the key day-to-day support and contact for clients. The ideal candidate will be personable and approachable. There's a lot of interaction with stakeholders internally and externally so a person which can lead conversations with larger groups would succeed. Responsibilities Planning Supporting the implementation campaign strategies, providing relevant insights and analysis from agency and client tools (e.g., Google Analytics, GWI Work, Bombora etc.) to help establish digital marketing opportunities for our clients to drive revenue & incremental growth Manage the campaign briefing process and to ensure accurate and timely delivery of work Analysis of cross channel media performance, using website analytics & data from the channel platforms to establish the contribution each channel is delivering to find the optimal balance of media spend to exceed clients campaign targets Keeping up to date with digital trends both in media and our clients' verticals to ensure we are always using the latest insights and best in class digital practices in our strategies Working with media owners across Social, Display, Search, etc. to identify new platforms, publishers and products that can help support client campaign objectives Strong understanding of key platform capabilities (e.g., Google, Programmatic, LinkedIn & Meta), and an ability to talk independently about opportunities in client meetings and with our team Demonstrate an understanding of the media and technology developments that influence performance planning and client's business Proactively identify best in class and innovative media delivery partners (owners, tech, data) to support in delivering exceptional strategy/execution Clients Supporting the Account Manager(s) and leading on day to day client management, including keeping on top of email communication, running weekly client status calls and managing and filtering ad hoc client requests Responding to all client briefs and requests in a timely, professional and efficient manner Passionate about delivering media solutions that maximise clients ROI from media investment regardless of the success metric being worked to Account Management Seamless running of accounts: ensuring all deadlines are met and consistent high quality of work is produced Working with activation specialists to ensure excellent campaign delivery. This involves supporting them and working to distil campaign strategy into day to day activations and optimisations Reviewing weekly campaign performance across all channels and tracking performance against weekly/monthly campaign laydowns Working with activation team to prepare and deliver monthly & quarterly client performance presentations. Working with activation team to create integrated presentation for clients including channel insights and additional insights & analysis (from planning tools) to improve and optimise overall campaign performance Using campaign performance insights to identify opportunities to upweight strong performing channel strategies and where performance is behind targets, identify solutions and strategies with channel specialists and the Planning Director Ensuring that all client billing and reconciliations are undertaken, and all planning fees are booked and reconciled each month, confirming that all bookings correspond to internal annual finance forecasts Team Management Ongoing communication and weekly meetings with our channel teams to ensure campaigns are delivered on time and exceeding campaign performance targets Working closely with specialist teams to ensure an integrated approach across channels to ensure we are delivering optimal efficiency & performance for clients Create a fun, collaborative and productive team environment by organising regular social activities, team meetings and knowledge sharing opportunities. Qualifications What you'll bring: Experience in digital planning process Experience in digital media, with emphasis on Paid Social and/or Programmatic B2B experience and clear understanding of the B2B media ecosystem/ planning nuances a plus Strong understanding of key reporting metrics across channels and how these ladder up to support client business objectives Strong organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment; work under pressure and effectively priorities workload Great interpersonal and communication skills Dedicated, hardworking and organised Numerical, analytical with an eye for detail Strategic and creative in their approach Keen to learn Passionate about the new media marketplace and technology Ability to work independently, and as part of a wider team Promotes good work both internally and externally Additional Information Publicis Pro has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day to day work and create time to focus on your well being and self care. BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday. AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis Owned Pub - "The Pregnant Man" Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Account Director - Tech PR London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £62K depending on experience Award-winning global communications agency Are you a media-obsessed PR professional who knows what makes a tech story land in top-tier press? Do you enjoy turning complex innovation into culturally relevant narratives that earn attention and build reputation? We're supporting a leading global PR and communications agency in hiring an Account Director for their growing technology practice - working with major brands that are shaping the future of how we live, work and connect. This forward-thinking agency is on an exciting growth trajectory, with recent accolades including Global Agency of the Year awards and ongoing investment in people and innovation. The role As Account Director, you will: Lead proactive and reactive media programmes for global tech clients Secure high-impact coverage across national, business and technology media Build strong journalist relationships and pitch stories that truly cut through Act as day-to-day strategic advisor to senior clients Develop clear, differentiated narratives across B2B technology sectors including SaaS, AI, data, and digital infrastructure Coach and mentor junior team members to support their development Contribute to organic growth and new business initiatives What we're looking for Strong PR agency background with technology clients (B2B experience ideal) Proven success landing national and top-tier tech trade media coverage Excellent writing skills across press releases, pitches and thought leadership Confident client handler who builds trusted relationships at senior level Sharp news sense and ability to identify the stories that drive headlines Passion for technology and understanding of current and emerging trends What's on offer The chance to work with globally recognised technology brands Excellent scope for progression within a growing team Supportive, people-first culture with hybrid flexibility A creative, integrated environment where earned media leads the work How to apply If you're a tech PR specialist who thrives on results and wants to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation. At Reuben Sinclair, we are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. At all times we aim to represent the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Account Director - Tech PR London (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £62K depending on experience Award-winning global communications agency Are you a media-obsessed PR professional who knows what makes a tech story land in top-tier press? Do you enjoy turning complex innovation into culturally relevant narratives that earn attention and build reputation? We're supporting a leading global PR and communications agency in hiring an Account Director for their growing technology practice - working with major brands that are shaping the future of how we live, work and connect. This forward-thinking agency is on an exciting growth trajectory, with recent accolades including Global Agency of the Year awards and ongoing investment in people and innovation. The role As Account Director, you will: Lead proactive and reactive media programmes for global tech clients Secure high-impact coverage across national, business and technology media Build strong journalist relationships and pitch stories that truly cut through Act as day-to-day strategic advisor to senior clients Develop clear, differentiated narratives across B2B technology sectors including SaaS, AI, data, and digital infrastructure Coach and mentor junior team members to support their development Contribute to organic growth and new business initiatives What we're looking for Strong PR agency background with technology clients (B2B experience ideal) Proven success landing national and top-tier tech trade media coverage Excellent writing skills across press releases, pitches and thought leadership Confident client handler who builds trusted relationships at senior level Sharp news sense and ability to identify the stories that drive headlines Passion for technology and understanding of current and emerging trends What's on offer The chance to work with globally recognised technology brands Excellent scope for progression within a growing team Supportive, people-first culture with hybrid flexibility A creative, integrated environment where earned media leads the work How to apply If you're a tech PR specialist who thrives on results and wants to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation. At Reuben Sinclair, we are committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. At all times we aim to represent the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know.
Join us as a Director in the Financial Sponsors structuring team - part of the Large Corporate Lending ("LCL") team. The Large Corporate Lending team are at the heart of the delivery of the UK Corporate Banking's asset growth agenda. We support Large and Mid-Corporate Coverage colleagues with the ability to originate and structure lending opportunities (within our own risk appetite) that meet our clients' desire to utilise debt finance to facilitate their own growth ambitions. As a Director in the structuring team you will be responsible for originating, structuring and executing medium to large transactions with existing and new clients and. You will be responsible for leading the transaction, management of the overall deal process, liaising internally with Coverage, Transaction Management, Credit, Portfolio Management and externally with the client their advisors. You will be responsible for reviewing complex business lending opportunities to assess the suitability vs Barclays' risk appetite; involving interrogation of management's business plans and seeking to assess and identify the risks contained within whilst using lateral thinking to establish whether / how the specific risks identified through due diligence are mitigated. You will also be responsible for building and analysing often sophisticated financial models to assess serviceability of the proposed debt structure. This requires an assessment of the reasonableness of the assumptions used, a critical review of the financial covenants, and identifying appropriate sensitivities to test borrower's resilience to downside scenarios. You will also need to ensure all deals comply with Barclays policies and carry out the associated tests and recording of results. You will support business development activity through both partnership with Coverage and maintaining close relationships with the key Debt Advisory community. As a senior member of the LCL team, you will also support the leadership team with the development of junior colleagues. Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications The candidate should be able to demonstrate experience of having led deals earlier in their career to deliver debt transactions Credit skills, and debt finance experience as well as an understanding of the end to end lending journeys in UKC with particular awareness of the characteristics of borrowers and transactions in the mid-market Geographically mobile with the ability to spend time travelling to client and colleague sites Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications Previous experience of working within a transaction environment Experience of complex problem solving Experience of working in teams and contributing to successful outcomes The ability to spot early variances in the performance of a business, identify solutions, and drive those solutions into execution A curious mind to challenge, innovate and transform processes and working practices. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. Purpose of the role To manage debt relationships with high-value corporate clients and potential clients Provide support to the bank's senior management team in setting strategic direction and, managing debt structuring risk across the organisation. Accountabilities Collaboration with account managers to structure, recommend and fully implement relevant debt products and services to existing and potential clients. Management of debt structuring, including oversight of colleagues and their performance, implementation of departmental goals and objectives, oversight of department efficiency and effectiveness. Relationship management of debt structuring stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders, and maintenance of the quality of external third party services. Management of key stakeholder relationships within target companies to understand their needs and recommend appropriate solutions. Management of debt structuring risk, including identification of potential risks, development of strategies to mitigate those risks, and maintenance of alignment between the bank's debt structuring and compliance functions. Monitoring the financial performance of each transaction completed as well as the wider debt structuring department, including revenue, profitability, and cost control. Conducting thorough market research to understand market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to identify market opportunities. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide. They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Director in the Financial Sponsors structuring team - part of the Large Corporate Lending ("LCL") team. The Large Corporate Lending team are at the heart of the delivery of the UK Corporate Banking's asset growth agenda. We support Large and Mid-Corporate Coverage colleagues with the ability to originate and structure lending opportunities (within our own risk appetite) that meet our clients' desire to utilise debt finance to facilitate their own growth ambitions. As a Director in the structuring team you will be responsible for originating, structuring and executing medium to large transactions with existing and new clients and. You will be responsible for leading the transaction, management of the overall deal process, liaising internally with Coverage, Transaction Management, Credit, Portfolio Management and externally with the client their advisors. You will be responsible for reviewing complex business lending opportunities to assess the suitability vs Barclays' risk appetite; involving interrogation of management's business plans and seeking to assess and identify the risks contained within whilst using lateral thinking to establish whether / how the specific risks identified through due diligence are mitigated. You will also be responsible for building and analysing often sophisticated financial models to assess serviceability of the proposed debt structure. This requires an assessment of the reasonableness of the assumptions used, a critical review of the financial covenants, and identifying appropriate sensitivities to test borrower's resilience to downside scenarios. You will also need to ensure all deals comply with Barclays policies and carry out the associated tests and recording of results. You will support business development activity through both partnership with Coverage and maintaining close relationships with the key Debt Advisory community. As a senior member of the LCL team, you will also support the leadership team with the development of junior colleagues. Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications The candidate should be able to demonstrate experience of having led deals earlier in their career to deliver debt transactions Credit skills, and debt finance experience as well as an understanding of the end to end lending journeys in UKC with particular awareness of the characteristics of borrowers and transactions in the mid-market Geographically mobile with the ability to spend time travelling to client and colleague sites Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications Previous experience of working within a transaction environment Experience of complex problem solving Experience of working in teams and contributing to successful outcomes The ability to spot early variances in the performance of a business, identify solutions, and drive those solutions into execution A curious mind to challenge, innovate and transform processes and working practices. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. Purpose of the role To manage debt relationships with high-value corporate clients and potential clients Provide support to the bank's senior management team in setting strategic direction and, managing debt structuring risk across the organisation. Accountabilities Collaboration with account managers to structure, recommend and fully implement relevant debt products and services to existing and potential clients. Management of debt structuring, including oversight of colleagues and their performance, implementation of departmental goals and objectives, oversight of department efficiency and effectiveness. Relationship management of debt structuring stakeholders, including identifying relevant stakeholders, and maintenance of the quality of external third party services. Management of key stakeholder relationships within target companies to understand their needs and recommend appropriate solutions. Management of debt structuring risk, including identification of potential risks, development of strategies to mitigate those risks, and maintenance of alignment between the bank's debt structuring and compliance functions. Monitoring the financial performance of each transaction completed as well as the wider debt structuring department, including revenue, profitability, and cost control. Conducting thorough market research to understand market trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to identify market opportunities. Director Expectations To manage a business function, providing significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Contribute to and influence policy and procedures for the function and plan, manage and consult on multiple complex and critical strategic projects, which may be business wide. They manage the direction of a large team or sub-function, leading other people managers and embedding a performance culture aligned to the values of the business. Or for an individual contributor, they lead organisation wide projects and act as deep technical expert and thought leader, identifying new ways of working and collaborating cross functionally. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions. Provide expert advice to senior functional management and committees to influence decisions made outside of own function, offering significant input to function wide strategic initiatives. Manage, coordinate and enable resourcing, budgeting and policy creation for a significant sub-function. Escalates breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Foster and guide compliance, ensure regulations are observed that relevant processes in place to facilitate adherence. Focus on the external environment, regulators, or advocacy groups to both monitor and influence on behalf of Barclays, when appropriate. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of how the function integrates with the business division / Group to achieve the overall business objectives. Maintain broad and comprehensive knowledge of industry theories and practices within own discipline alongside up-to-date relevant sector / functional knowledge, and insight into external market developments / initiatives. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analytical skills to solve problems and design solutions in often complex/ sensitive situations. Exercise management authority to make significant decisions and certain strategic decisions or recommendations within own area. Negotiate with and influence stakeholders at a senior level both internally and externally. Act as principal contact point for key clients and counterparts in other functions/ businesses divisions. Mandated as a spokesperson for the function and business division. All Senior Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Exciting Role: Temporary Executive Assistant - Public Sector Are you ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in local government? My client is seeking a dedicated and professional Executive Assistant on an ongoing temporary basis to join the Chief Executive's Directorate. This role offers an engaging and dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued. Why This Role Stands Out: 1. Diverse Responsibilities: Your role will encompass a wide range of tasks, from managing busy schedules and coordinating meetings to handling confidential correspondence and supporting high-level decision-making processes. No two days will be the same, ensuring a stimulating and varied work experience. 2. Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly support the Council's mission to deliver exceptional services to the community. By ensuring efficient operations and effective communication, you will play a crucial role in achieving the Council's goals and objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive executive support to the Council's leadership, managing diaries, inboxes, and coordinating meetings. - Handle enquiries and correspondence from various stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate responses. - Support internal and external meetings by coordinating agendas, arranging venues, taking notes, and maintaining action logs. - Assist in maintaining the Council's Data Protection Registration and support the Data Protection Officer. - Supervise the Modern Apprenticeship and provide cover in the absence of the Senior Executive Assistant. - Coordinate, format, and proofread correspondence and reports. - Establish and maintain effective digital filing systems and record management practices. Skills and Experience Required: - Proven experience in an executive support role, preferably within a public sector or corporate environment. - Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail. - Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. - Proficiency in using modern office software and digital tools for efficient record management. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting leadership and driving organisational success, this role is perfect for you. Work location will be South Derbyshire and commutable from Burton on Trent, Swadlincote, Derby, Ashby de la Zouch, Coalville, Lichfield
Jan 07, 2026
Seasonal
Exciting Role: Temporary Executive Assistant - Public Sector Are you ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in local government? My client is seeking a dedicated and professional Executive Assistant on an ongoing temporary basis to join the Chief Executive's Directorate. This role offers an engaging and dynamic work environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued. Why This Role Stands Out: 1. Diverse Responsibilities: Your role will encompass a wide range of tasks, from managing busy schedules and coordinating meetings to handling confidential correspondence and supporting high-level decision-making processes. No two days will be the same, ensuring a stimulating and varied work experience. 2. Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly support the Council's mission to deliver exceptional services to the community. By ensuring efficient operations and effective communication, you will play a crucial role in achieving the Council's goals and objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Provide comprehensive executive support to the Council's leadership, managing diaries, inboxes, and coordinating meetings. - Handle enquiries and correspondence from various stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate responses. - Support internal and external meetings by coordinating agendas, arranging venues, taking notes, and maintaining action logs. - Assist in maintaining the Council's Data Protection Registration and support the Data Protection Officer. - Supervise the Modern Apprenticeship and provide cover in the absence of the Senior Executive Assistant. - Coordinate, format, and proofread correspondence and reports. - Establish and maintain effective digital filing systems and record management practices. Skills and Experience Required: - Proven experience in an executive support role, preferably within a public sector or corporate environment. - Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a keen eye for detail. - Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. - Proficiency in using modern office software and digital tools for efficient record management. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting leadership and driving organisational success, this role is perfect for you. Work location will be South Derbyshire and commutable from Burton on Trent, Swadlincote, Derby, Ashby de la Zouch, Coalville, Lichfield
We are currently seeking a Senior Administrator to support a well-established company based in Chipping Norton. As the Senior Administrator, you will play a key role in coordinating and supporting the training and development efforts that are integral to the business' continued success. Main Purpose of the Role: In this position, you will provide essential administrative support for training activities, working closely with a small but dedicated team. Reporting to the Director of Membership & Training, your responsibilities will include managing training schedules, ensuring effective communication with trainers and clients, and maintaining comprehensive training records. Key Responsibilities: . Coordinate training sessions between trainers and clients: respond to inquiries, prepare quotes, agree on dates, and process purchase orders. . Raise invoices, create training certificates and cards, and organise training literature and packs. . Work closely with the printing supplier to manage the ordering of training materials and ensure stock levels are maintained. . Act as secretary for the Learning and Development Committee: organise meetings, create agendas, and document meeting minutes and actions. . Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records in both the training database and CRM system (HubSpot). . Coordinate membership and training events, as well as trade shows and exhibitions. . Collaborate with the team to suggest promotional advertisements that promote the association and its activities. . Maintain and update the CRM system (HubSpot) when necessary. Skills and Qualifications: . Strong written and verbal communication skills. . Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. . Professional telephone manner. . Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). . Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. . Strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple ongoing tasks. . Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to the company's values. . A team player with a cooperative and approachable attitude. . Proactive and able to show initiative. . Knowledge of digital marketing, social media, and website management is an advantage, but not essential. . Experience using a CRM system such as HubSpot is advantageous, but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive individual to join a respected and growing business. If you're looking to work in a supportive team environment where your efforts will directly contribute to the success of the organisation, we'd love to hear from you! If you would like to know how we will store and process your data, please visit The Recruitment Groups home page to read our GDPR Data Protection Statement
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
We are currently seeking a Senior Administrator to support a well-established company based in Chipping Norton. As the Senior Administrator, you will play a key role in coordinating and supporting the training and development efforts that are integral to the business' continued success. Main Purpose of the Role: In this position, you will provide essential administrative support for training activities, working closely with a small but dedicated team. Reporting to the Director of Membership & Training, your responsibilities will include managing training schedules, ensuring effective communication with trainers and clients, and maintaining comprehensive training records. Key Responsibilities: . Coordinate training sessions between trainers and clients: respond to inquiries, prepare quotes, agree on dates, and process purchase orders. . Raise invoices, create training certificates and cards, and organise training literature and packs. . Work closely with the printing supplier to manage the ordering of training materials and ensure stock levels are maintained. . Act as secretary for the Learning and Development Committee: organise meetings, create agendas, and document meeting minutes and actions. . Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records in both the training database and CRM system (HubSpot). . Coordinate membership and training events, as well as trade shows and exhibitions. . Collaborate with the team to suggest promotional advertisements that promote the association and its activities. . Maintain and update the CRM system (HubSpot) when necessary. Skills and Qualifications: . Strong written and verbal communication skills. . Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. . Professional telephone manner. . Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). . Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. . Strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple ongoing tasks. . Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to the company's values. . A team player with a cooperative and approachable attitude. . Proactive and able to show initiative. . Knowledge of digital marketing, social media, and website management is an advantage, but not essential. . Experience using a CRM system such as HubSpot is advantageous, but not essential. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, proactive individual to join a respected and growing business. If you're looking to work in a supportive team environment where your efforts will directly contribute to the success of the organisation, we'd love to hear from you! If you would like to know how we will store and process your data, please visit The Recruitment Groups home page to read our GDPR Data Protection Statement
Identity & Access Management - Authentication Services Product Owner Corporate Title: Vice President Division: Group CTO Department: Group Platform Services and Engineering Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Company Overview Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit . Role/Department Overview We are seeking an experienced Authentication Services and Directory Services Product Owner to lead the strategic development and management of our comprehensive enterprise identity infrastructure. This role will drive the product roadmap for both authentication services and directory services, including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Active Directory, LDAP, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Microsoft Authenticator implementations across hybrid and cloud environments. The Product Owner will work closely with a dedicated Technical Lead who provides deep technical expertise and architectural guidance. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision Define and execute integrated product strategy for authentication services and directory infrastructure. Develop comprehensive roadmaps that align directory services with authentication and identity management solutions. Drive modernization initiatives from legacy directory services to cloud-first identity platforms. Establish enterprise-wide identity and directory service standards and governance frameworks. Align directory and authentication services with business objectives, security requirements, and digital transformation goals. Directory Services Leadership Own the strategic direction for enterprise directory services architecture and evolution. Partner with Technical Lead to translate business requirements into technical directory service solutions. Drive directory modernization projects including cloud migration and hybrid identity scenarios. Drive directory service standards and data governance policies. Lead directory consolidation, cleanup, and decommissioning projects to reduce technical debt. Authentication Services Management Drive enterprise authentication strategy including passwordless and modern authentication adoption. Collaborate with Tech Lead on Entra ID implementation strategy including conditional access and identity governance. Manage SSO strategy and implementation across enterprise applications and cloud services. Lead MFA deployment strategies and Microsoft Authenticator rollout initiatives. Define authentication business requirements and success criteria for technical implementation. Business & Strategic Focus Work with Tech Lead to ensure technical feasibility of product roadmap initiatives. Translate complex technical solutions into business value propositions and ROI analysis. Coordinate cross-platform identity federation requirements with technical implementation details. Drive business case development for identity infrastructure investments and modernization projects. Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations while leveraging Tech Lead's technical evaluation. Stakeholder Management & Governance Collaborate with IT security, infrastructure, application development, and business teams. Partner with business units to understand directory and authentication requirements. Work closely with Microsoft and other vendors on product roadmaps and strategic initiatives. Present product updates, ROI analysis, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Establish identity governance committees and change management processes. Product Development & Operations Manage integrated product backlog for directory services and authentication initiatives. Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and business success metrics for identity projects. Partner with Tech Lead to ensure technical requirements are properly captured and prioritized. Drive automation initiatives for directory maintenance, user lifecycle, and access management. Coordinate capacity planning and business continuity requirements with technical implementation. Performance & Business Outcomes Establish KPIs and business metrics for directory services and authentication platform success. Monitor business impact of identity infrastructure including user productivity and security posture. Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on business outcomes and user feedback. Manage stakeholder communication during incidents while Tech Lead handles technical resolution. Oversee budget management and cost optimization for identity services. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure directory services and authentication solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Collaborate with security and legal teams on identity-related risk assessments. Drive implementation of governance policies and business process improvements. Manage audit coordination, compliance reporting, and regulatory documentation. Oversee business aspects of privileged access management and administrative delegation models. Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Considerable experience across Identity and Access Management disciplines, including a focus on Authentication solutions. Previous experience operating as a Product Owner, driving a backlog of prioritized work. Proven experience in working with financial institutions, understanding regulatory compliance, and security requirements. Strong knowledge of identity protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and enterprise security frameworks. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable. Nomura Competencies Explore Insights & Vision Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future. Making Strategic Decisions Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations. Inspire Entrepreneurship in People Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity. Elevate Organizational Capability Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. Inclusion Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). Right to Work The UK Government has taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA (who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA. Please contact us if you are visiting our offices and require any form of personal assistance or physical adaptations to be provided for your appointment. A member of staff will be happy to help. Diversity Statement Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us. Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Identity & Access Management - Authentication Services Product Owner Corporate Title: Vice President Division: Group CTO Department: Group Platform Services and Engineering Location: London, UK (Hybrid) Company Overview Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit . Role/Department Overview We are seeking an experienced Authentication Services and Directory Services Product Owner to lead the strategic development and management of our comprehensive enterprise identity infrastructure. This role will drive the product roadmap for both authentication services and directory services, including Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), Active Directory, LDAP, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Microsoft Authenticator implementations across hybrid and cloud environments. The Product Owner will work closely with a dedicated Technical Lead who provides deep technical expertise and architectural guidance. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Vision Define and execute integrated product strategy for authentication services and directory infrastructure. Develop comprehensive roadmaps that align directory services with authentication and identity management solutions. Drive modernization initiatives from legacy directory services to cloud-first identity platforms. Establish enterprise-wide identity and directory service standards and governance frameworks. Align directory and authentication services with business objectives, security requirements, and digital transformation goals. Directory Services Leadership Own the strategic direction for enterprise directory services architecture and evolution. Partner with Technical Lead to translate business requirements into technical directory service solutions. Drive directory modernization projects including cloud migration and hybrid identity scenarios. Drive directory service standards and data governance policies. Lead directory consolidation, cleanup, and decommissioning projects to reduce technical debt. Authentication Services Management Drive enterprise authentication strategy including passwordless and modern authentication adoption. Collaborate with Tech Lead on Entra ID implementation strategy including conditional access and identity governance. Manage SSO strategy and implementation across enterprise applications and cloud services. Lead MFA deployment strategies and Microsoft Authenticator rollout initiatives. Define authentication business requirements and success criteria for technical implementation. Business & Strategic Focus Work with Tech Lead to ensure technical feasibility of product roadmap initiatives. Translate complex technical solutions into business value propositions and ROI analysis. Coordinate cross-platform identity federation requirements with technical implementation details. Drive business case development for identity infrastructure investments and modernization projects. Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations while leveraging Tech Lead's technical evaluation. Stakeholder Management & Governance Collaborate with IT security, infrastructure, application development, and business teams. Partner with business units to understand directory and authentication requirements. Work closely with Microsoft and other vendors on product roadmaps and strategic initiatives. Present product updates, ROI analysis, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Establish identity governance committees and change management processes. Product Development & Operations Manage integrated product backlog for directory services and authentication initiatives. Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and business success metrics for identity projects. Partner with Tech Lead to ensure technical requirements are properly captured and prioritized. Drive automation initiatives for directory maintenance, user lifecycle, and access management. Coordinate capacity planning and business continuity requirements with technical implementation. Performance & Business Outcomes Establish KPIs and business metrics for directory services and authentication platform success. Monitor business impact of identity infrastructure including user productivity and security posture. Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on business outcomes and user feedback. Manage stakeholder communication during incidents while Tech Lead handles technical resolution. Oversee budget management and cost optimization for identity services. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure directory services and authentication solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Collaborate with security and legal teams on identity-related risk assessments. Drive implementation of governance policies and business process improvements. Manage audit coordination, compliance reporting, and regulatory documentation. Oversee business aspects of privileged access management and administrative delegation models. Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Considerable experience across Identity and Access Management disciplines, including a focus on Authentication solutions. Previous experience operating as a Product Owner, driving a backlog of prioritized work. Proven experience in working with financial institutions, understanding regulatory compliance, and security requirements. Strong knowledge of identity protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and enterprise security frameworks. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable. Nomura Competencies Explore Insights & Vision Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future. Making Strategic Decisions Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations. Inspire Entrepreneurship in People Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity. Elevate Organizational Capability Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. Inclusion Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect). Right to Work The UK Government has taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA (who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA. Please contact us if you are visiting our offices and require any form of personal assistance or physical adaptations to be provided for your appointment. A member of staff will be happy to help. Diversity Statement Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us. Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment & Employee Services Team Leader Romford, Essex - Hybrid working available with on-site present required Salary 36,971 - 43,792 per annum dependant on experience plus great benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays and 1 day birthday leave. My client is a well-established, non-profitable organisation based in the Essex area. They currently have an exciting opportunity to join them in the position of Recruitment & Employee Services Team Leader. Job Role An established charity in Romford, Essex is seeking an experienced Recruitment & Employee Services Team Leader to join its People & Culture team. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, this role will lead the recruitment and employee services function, ensuring high-quality recruitment delivery, accurate employee administration and full compliance across the organisation. This position supports both clinical and non-clinical recruitment, including senior and executive roles, and plays a key role in workforce planning and employee lifecycle management. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end recruitment campaigns across the organisation Ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience Line manage and develop the Recruitment & Employee Services team Oversee starters, leavers, payroll transactions and employee records Ensure compliance with DBS, Right to Work, professional registration and CQC requirements Produce workforce and recruitment reports and monitor KPIs Act as a key liaison between hiring managers and the People & Culture team Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in recruitment and employee services ideally within a healthcare, hospice, charity or public sector setting Experience in a leadership or supervisory role Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and HR administration Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Confident using Microsoft Office 365 Desirable: CIPD qualification or equivalent Why Join? This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a values led hospice charity, supporting teams who provide vital care to individuals and families. You'll be joining an organisation committed to compassion, collaboration and continuous improvement. Apply by: 30th January 2026 Interviews: 12th February 2026 By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse Manufacturing & Engineering
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Recruitment & Employee Services Team Leader Romford, Essex - Hybrid working available with on-site present required Salary 36,971 - 43,792 per annum dependant on experience plus great benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days plus Bank Holidays and 1 day birthday leave. My client is a well-established, non-profitable organisation based in the Essex area. They currently have an exciting opportunity to join them in the position of Recruitment & Employee Services Team Leader. Job Role An established charity in Romford, Essex is seeking an experienced Recruitment & Employee Services Team Leader to join its People & Culture team. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, this role will lead the recruitment and employee services function, ensuring high-quality recruitment delivery, accurate employee administration and full compliance across the organisation. This position supports both clinical and non-clinical recruitment, including senior and executive roles, and plays a key role in workforce planning and employee lifecycle management. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end recruitment campaigns across the organisation Ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience Line manage and develop the Recruitment & Employee Services team Oversee starters, leavers, payroll transactions and employee records Ensure compliance with DBS, Right to Work, professional registration and CQC requirements Produce workforce and recruitment reports and monitor KPIs Act as a key liaison between hiring managers and the People & Culture team Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in recruitment and employee services ideally within a healthcare, hospice, charity or public sector setting Experience in a leadership or supervisory role Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and HR administration Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Confident using Microsoft Office 365 Desirable: CIPD qualification or equivalent Why Join? This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a values led hospice charity, supporting teams who provide vital care to individuals and families. You'll be joining an organisation committed to compassion, collaboration and continuous improvement. Apply by: 30th January 2026 Interviews: 12th February 2026 By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse Manufacturing & Engineering
Overview At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features and efficient back-office processes that have helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role The Engine Platform is a highly configurable core banking platform, supporting clients globally. This role is focused on development and delivery of our core Platform technical strategy, such as integrations, connections, configurations, and internal tools to facilitate the platform's growth and allow our clients to integrate with their local providers into the platform. As a Technical Platform Owner at Engine, you will collaborate closely with teams across Technology and work with our engineering and product teams to ensure that our technology platform meets the needs of our clients and partner engineers who integrate with it. You will also ensure that the platform aligns with the company's broader technical strategy, long term goals and make integrating with Engine as seamless as possible. At Engine, we spend our time building products that we're really proud of. We focus on the experience, often delivering things with real polish but sometimes making a fast strategic move. We think being good at product requires clear communication, a sense of focus, and to challenge the conventional ways of doing things. We're open-minded when it comes to hiring, we care more about skills and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Key Responsibilities Work with platform engineering teams to develop and communicate a cohesive product roadmap that delivers high-impact outcomes that improve developer productivity and experience for our clients engineers. Gather feedback and break down problems: Actively listen to teams for pain points and feedback, gather requirements, and break down complex problems into actionable projects across teams. Drive adoption and education: Promote the platform's capabilities by creating clear documentation (with the help of our technical writers), providing training and guidance to our internal teams. Define and Measure Success: Establish and track key technical and business metrics like API latency, developer satisfaction, integration time, and platform adoption rates to ensure our strategy is impactful. Ensure security and compliance: Collaborate with security and compliance teams to embed best practices and meet all regulatory requirements. Qualifications A deep, hands-on understanding of how modern, distributed systems are built at scale. You should be able to articulate the trade-offs of different architectural decisions and speak fluently about REST APIs, webhooks, event-driven architecture, and asynchronous communication patterns. Hands-on engineering experience or a technical background. Proven experience as a product or platform owner in a highly technical domain. Ideally, you've been a part of a team that has scaled a platform from a foundational stage to a widely adopted product. The ability to simplify and provide clarity on complex, architectural problems to a wide range of stakeholders, from junior engineers to executive leadership. Experience in making evidence-based product decisions using both qualitative and quantitative data, specifically within a technical product context. A proven ability to act as a voice for the user and influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority, particularly in engineering-led environments. You should be comfortable working directly with engineers, both internally and externally. You can "speak their language" and have a strong understanding of how they would integrate into a technical platform. Experience building B2B SaaS products from the ground up. Nice to have Experience integrating with a core banking platform. Experience in the FinTech or banking industry. Experience in taking a software from an internal tool to an external, revenue-generating product. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with someone from the tech team Stage 2 - 60 min with two team members Stage 3 - Final with either CTO/ Deputy CTO or Engineering Director Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Overview At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features and efficient back-office processes that have helped achieve Starling's success. As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we're looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the Role The Engine Platform is a highly configurable core banking platform, supporting clients globally. This role is focused on development and delivery of our core Platform technical strategy, such as integrations, connections, configurations, and internal tools to facilitate the platform's growth and allow our clients to integrate with their local providers into the platform. As a Technical Platform Owner at Engine, you will collaborate closely with teams across Technology and work with our engineering and product teams to ensure that our technology platform meets the needs of our clients and partner engineers who integrate with it. You will also ensure that the platform aligns with the company's broader technical strategy, long term goals and make integrating with Engine as seamless as possible. At Engine, we spend our time building products that we're really proud of. We focus on the experience, often delivering things with real polish but sometimes making a fast strategic move. We think being good at product requires clear communication, a sense of focus, and to challenge the conventional ways of doing things. We're open-minded when it comes to hiring, we care more about skills and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Key Responsibilities Work with platform engineering teams to develop and communicate a cohesive product roadmap that delivers high-impact outcomes that improve developer productivity and experience for our clients engineers. Gather feedback and break down problems: Actively listen to teams for pain points and feedback, gather requirements, and break down complex problems into actionable projects across teams. Drive adoption and education: Promote the platform's capabilities by creating clear documentation (with the help of our technical writers), providing training and guidance to our internal teams. Define and Measure Success: Establish and track key technical and business metrics like API latency, developer satisfaction, integration time, and platform adoption rates to ensure our strategy is impactful. Ensure security and compliance: Collaborate with security and compliance teams to embed best practices and meet all regulatory requirements. Qualifications A deep, hands-on understanding of how modern, distributed systems are built at scale. You should be able to articulate the trade-offs of different architectural decisions and speak fluently about REST APIs, webhooks, event-driven architecture, and asynchronous communication patterns. Hands-on engineering experience or a technical background. Proven experience as a product or platform owner in a highly technical domain. Ideally, you've been a part of a team that has scaled a platform from a foundational stage to a widely adopted product. The ability to simplify and provide clarity on complex, architectural problems to a wide range of stakeholders, from junior engineers to executive leadership. Experience in making evidence-based product decisions using both qualitative and quantitative data, specifically within a technical product context. A proven ability to act as a voice for the user and influence teams and stakeholders without direct authority, particularly in engineering-led environments. You should be comfortable working directly with engineers, both internally and externally. You can "speak their language" and have a strong understanding of how they would integrate into a technical platform. Experience building B2B SaaS products from the ground up. Nice to have Experience integrating with a core banking platform. Experience in the FinTech or banking industry. Experience in taking a software from an internal tool to an external, revenue-generating product. Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Stage 1 - 45 mins with someone from the tech team Stage 2 - 60 min with two team members Stage 3 - Final with either CTO/ Deputy CTO or Engineering Director Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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A global agency is seeking a Digital Planning Director on a contract basis in Greater London. In this role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships and leading the digital strategy across channels. The ideal candidate will have 6-7 years of experience in digital media, outstanding communication skills, and experience in mentoring junior staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovative marketing strategies for top-tier clients.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
A global agency is seeking a Digital Planning Director on a contract basis in Greater London. In this role, you will be responsible for managing client relationships and leading the digital strategy across channels. The ideal candidate will have 6-7 years of experience in digital media, outstanding communication skills, and experience in mentoring junior staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovative marketing strategies for top-tier clients.
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it's personal or business, we understand that everyone's situation is different. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing Our Corporate team advises clients across the full spectrum of corporate finance, from mergers and acquisitions to private equity investments. We work with a dynamic mix of substantial private companies, private equity-backed businesses, ambitious entrepreneurs, and fast-growing ventures. As a Company Secretarial Manager, you'll play a key role in managing and expanding our portfolio of company secretarial clients, supported by a Company Secretarial Assistant who you'll supervise and mentor. This diverse client base spans all Irwin Mitchell offices, giving you the opportunity to collaborate across the firm and make a real impact. This is a pivotal role in supporting our growing portfolio of clients and enabling the delivery of company incorporation services across our Corporate and Private Client teams. You'll also play a key part in our international practice, helping overseas clients and intermediaries establish businesses in the UK. With the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), the regulatory landscape has evolved significantly. This has increased the importance of having a dedicated expert to oversee filings and statutory updates, ensuring compliance and reducing risk. Your expertise will be central to helping us maintain the highest standards of service and governance. You will be expected to: Independently manage a portfolio of company secretarial work Delivery of the day-to-day administration of client companies, e.g. maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries Manage the day-to-day company secretarial requests received from clients and acting as the first point of contact Draft shareholder resolutions, board minutes and other corporate documentation Complete Company House filings Liaise with colleagues in regard to new business opportunities and all necessary company secretarial work Work with our business development team to promote our company secretarial service Manage the company secretarial billing cycle About You Experience of managing and providing company secretarial services in a company secretarial business, a large corporate or a professional firm Familiarly of the Diligent (formerly Blueprint) company secretarial software solution Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024! Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. 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Jan 06, 2026
Full time
We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it's personal or business, we understand that everyone's situation is different. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing Our Corporate team advises clients across the full spectrum of corporate finance, from mergers and acquisitions to private equity investments. We work with a dynamic mix of substantial private companies, private equity-backed businesses, ambitious entrepreneurs, and fast-growing ventures. As a Company Secretarial Manager, you'll play a key role in managing and expanding our portfolio of company secretarial clients, supported by a Company Secretarial Assistant who you'll supervise and mentor. This diverse client base spans all Irwin Mitchell offices, giving you the opportunity to collaborate across the firm and make a real impact. This is a pivotal role in supporting our growing portfolio of clients and enabling the delivery of company incorporation services across our Corporate and Private Client teams. You'll also play a key part in our international practice, helping overseas clients and intermediaries establish businesses in the UK. With the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), the regulatory landscape has evolved significantly. This has increased the importance of having a dedicated expert to oversee filings and statutory updates, ensuring compliance and reducing risk. Your expertise will be central to helping us maintain the highest standards of service and governance. You will be expected to: Independently manage a portfolio of company secretarial work Delivery of the day-to-day administration of client companies, e.g. maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries Manage the day-to-day company secretarial requests received from clients and acting as the first point of contact Draft shareholder resolutions, board minutes and other corporate documentation Complete Company House filings Liaise with colleagues in regard to new business opportunities and all necessary company secretarial work Work with our business development team to promote our company secretarial service Manage the company secretarial billing cycle About You Experience of managing and providing company secretarial services in a company secretarial business, a large corporate or a professional firm Familiarly of the Diligent (formerly Blueprint) company secretarial software solution Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024! Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. 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Senior Marketing Executive We are looking to recruit a Senior Marketing Executive based in the North-West / North-East of England to join our talented team of thirteen marketers on a full-time permanent basis. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-award-winning marketing team in a well-established tech company, at an exciting and transformational time. If you are a well-rounded, highly skilled self-starter, ready to hit the ground running in friendly fast-paced and collaborative environment, then this is the role for you. The Candidate We are looking for a seasoned Senior Marketing Executive with previous experience in a Senior role. You will have a broad range of foundational communication skills and knowledge, including copywriting and graphic design to an expert level. You will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator and be able to create graphics and artwork for both commercial print and online, to a technically high standard Digital marketing competencies and lead generation experience is desirable for this role, including website management (Drupal/WordPress), technical SEO (SEMrush/MOZ/Analytics), display and email marketing / automation (HubSpot). You have significant experience in executing major projects, initiatives and end-to-end campaigns, delivering demonstrable results and outcomes. Advanced communication skills are essential. You will have experience of working with Senior Leadership and stakeholders across multiple Sales channels. Experience of working in larger enterprises / Corporate businesses would be advantageous. Some travel across the UK to various office locations for meetings and team collaboration will be required. The Team The Marketing Department is an influential dynamic and creative team of 23 people split across Marketing, SEO, Demand Generation and Product Marketing. Responsible for launching new products and services, supporting several Sales Channels, and creating client campaigns and initiatives. The Marketing Team ensures that the Sharp brand is presented correctly and delivers a wide range of strategic and tactical activity, contributing to our sales results and success. Key responsibilities Design and produce engaging marketing collateral/content in line with brand guidelines to enhance client perception Contribute to the Marketing strategy and plan, taking ownership of those aspects allocated to you Report on the effectiveness of your areas of responsibility, suggesting areas of improvement Lead the delivery of major initiatives, campaigns, and projects, working with the Director of Marketing and Marketing Managers to ensure they the meet planned objectives Develop project briefs and support other team members to ensure project / campaign targets are achieved Utilise and maintain the marketing systems and tools as per the agreed processes Work with external agencies as required to ensure their work meets the brand requirements at the best price and value Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business to ensure an understanding of each area, their goals, and objectives Requirements Marketing experience at a Senior level Professional marketing qualification (or equivalent experience) Advanced communication skills Experience working with, managing, and influencing, Senior Leadership and Sales Stakeholders Digital marketing skills and awareness of: SEO (SEMrush/MOZ), PPC, Email (HubSpot) Creative design skills: Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator Attention to detail, project managed major initiatives or campaigns Can problem solve, is organised and solutions orientated Commercially aware with an understanding of the sales funnel, proficient in use of CRM A curious and creative mind-set, bringing forth ideas, suggestions and best practice Self-motivated, proactive and resilient About Sharp UK Sharp is a great place to work and currently employs over 700 team members based out of 15 offices across the UK. Our people are the heart of our organisation and are responsible for delivering excellent service to our clients. Flexible and hybrid working, competitive salary and benefits available.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Marketing Executive We are looking to recruit a Senior Marketing Executive based in the North-West / North-East of England to join our talented team of thirteen marketers on a full-time permanent basis. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-award-winning marketing team in a well-established tech company, at an exciting and transformational time. If you are a well-rounded, highly skilled self-starter, ready to hit the ground running in friendly fast-paced and collaborative environment, then this is the role for you. The Candidate We are looking for a seasoned Senior Marketing Executive with previous experience in a Senior role. You will have a broad range of foundational communication skills and knowledge, including copywriting and graphic design to an expert level. You will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator and be able to create graphics and artwork for both commercial print and online, to a technically high standard Digital marketing competencies and lead generation experience is desirable for this role, including website management (Drupal/WordPress), technical SEO (SEMrush/MOZ/Analytics), display and email marketing / automation (HubSpot). You have significant experience in executing major projects, initiatives and end-to-end campaigns, delivering demonstrable results and outcomes. Advanced communication skills are essential. You will have experience of working with Senior Leadership and stakeholders across multiple Sales channels. Experience of working in larger enterprises / Corporate businesses would be advantageous. Some travel across the UK to various office locations for meetings and team collaboration will be required. The Team The Marketing Department is an influential dynamic and creative team of 23 people split across Marketing, SEO, Demand Generation and Product Marketing. Responsible for launching new products and services, supporting several Sales Channels, and creating client campaigns and initiatives. The Marketing Team ensures that the Sharp brand is presented correctly and delivers a wide range of strategic and tactical activity, contributing to our sales results and success. Key responsibilities Design and produce engaging marketing collateral/content in line with brand guidelines to enhance client perception Contribute to the Marketing strategy and plan, taking ownership of those aspects allocated to you Report on the effectiveness of your areas of responsibility, suggesting areas of improvement Lead the delivery of major initiatives, campaigns, and projects, working with the Director of Marketing and Marketing Managers to ensure they the meet planned objectives Develop project briefs and support other team members to ensure project / campaign targets are achieved Utilise and maintain the marketing systems and tools as per the agreed processes Work with external agencies as required to ensure their work meets the brand requirements at the best price and value Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business to ensure an understanding of each area, their goals, and objectives Requirements Marketing experience at a Senior level Professional marketing qualification (or equivalent experience) Advanced communication skills Experience working with, managing, and influencing, Senior Leadership and Sales Stakeholders Digital marketing skills and awareness of: SEO (SEMrush/MOZ), PPC, Email (HubSpot) Creative design skills: Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator Attention to detail, project managed major initiatives or campaigns Can problem solve, is organised and solutions orientated Commercially aware with an understanding of the sales funnel, proficient in use of CRM A curious and creative mind-set, bringing forth ideas, suggestions and best practice Self-motivated, proactive and resilient About Sharp UK Sharp is a great place to work and currently employs over 700 team members based out of 15 offices across the UK. Our people are the heart of our organisation and are responsible for delivering excellent service to our clients. Flexible and hybrid working, competitive salary and benefits available.
Business Development Director - Banking and Financial Markets Position Description Join CGI as a senior business creator driving the next wave of growth across Banking & Financial Markets as a Business Development Director. In this influential role, you will shape industry-defining client relationships, open new markets and deliver high-value transformation that strengthens the future of financial services. You'll help clients navigate complex change with confidence-bringing clarity, innovation and commercial impact while collaborating across CGI's global expertise. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of strategic growth, work creatively with industry specialists, and thrive in a supportive environment that empowers you to make a lasting difference for our clients and the sector. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will lead the creation of new relationships across Banking & Financial Markets, shaping compelling value propositions and opening new opportunities that accelerate CGI's strategic growth. You will work closely with industry specialists and delivery leaders to build credibility, design innovative solutions and guide complex sales cycles from first engagement to close. You'll play a central role in expanding CGI's footprint-taking ownership of pipeline creation, engaging senior buyers and collaborating across teams to deliver commercially strong, client-centred outcomes. Your work will influence the future of CGI's BFM business, empowering you to bring creative thinking, contribute to market-shaping propositions and grow within a supportive, high-performing community. Key responsibilities: • Lead & Innovate: Build market credibility, shape thought leadership and represent CGI at industry events. • Target & Engage: Define target accounts, map buying centres and develop multi-threaded senior relationships. • Develop & Deliver: Orchestrate multi-channel prospecting and maintain strong qualified pipeline coverage. • Shape & Close: Lead discovery, craft solutions, guide bids, negotiate commercials and close 6- and 7-figure engagements. • Collaborate & Inspire: Work as one team with Consulting, Delivery, Finance, Legal, Marketing and Alliances. • Optimise & Grow: Leverage partners and emerging offerings, and feed insights to strengthen our market propositions. • Lead by Example: Coach colleagues and support a high-performance, inclusive sales culture. • Own Outcomes: Manage bookings, margin, risk and governance in line with CGI standards. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you should bring a proven record of winning new enterprise clients in Banking & Financial Markets, strong consultative selling skills and the ability to engage credibly with senior decision-makers across complex programmes. You'll combine domain fluency with commercial acumen, disciplined sales management and excellent communication capabilities. Essential qualifications: • Proven track record of acquiring new logo enterprise clients in Banking & Financial Markets. • Consistent achievement of 100%+ new business quota. • Experience closing 6- and 7-figure multi-service deals. • Credibility with C-Suite and functional heads in banks and financial institutions. • Strong consultative selling skills and ability to lead complex sales cycles. • Fluency in two or more areas: digital banking, payments, core banking, data/AI, cloud, cyber, risk & compliance, operational resilience, capital markets tech. • Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Business Development Director - Banking and Financial Markets Position Description Join CGI as a senior business creator driving the next wave of growth across Banking & Financial Markets as a Business Development Director. In this influential role, you will shape industry-defining client relationships, open new markets and deliver high-value transformation that strengthens the future of financial services. You'll help clients navigate complex change with confidence-bringing clarity, innovation and commercial impact while collaborating across CGI's global expertise. This is an opportunity to take real ownership of strategic growth, work creatively with industry specialists, and thrive in a supportive environment that empowers you to make a lasting difference for our clients and the sector. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will lead the creation of new relationships across Banking & Financial Markets, shaping compelling value propositions and opening new opportunities that accelerate CGI's strategic growth. You will work closely with industry specialists and delivery leaders to build credibility, design innovative solutions and guide complex sales cycles from first engagement to close. You'll play a central role in expanding CGI's footprint-taking ownership of pipeline creation, engaging senior buyers and collaborating across teams to deliver commercially strong, client-centred outcomes. Your work will influence the future of CGI's BFM business, empowering you to bring creative thinking, contribute to market-shaping propositions and grow within a supportive, high-performing community. Key responsibilities: • Lead & Innovate: Build market credibility, shape thought leadership and represent CGI at industry events. • Target & Engage: Define target accounts, map buying centres and develop multi-threaded senior relationships. • Develop & Deliver: Orchestrate multi-channel prospecting and maintain strong qualified pipeline coverage. • Shape & Close: Lead discovery, craft solutions, guide bids, negotiate commercials and close 6- and 7-figure engagements. • Collaborate & Inspire: Work as one team with Consulting, Delivery, Finance, Legal, Marketing and Alliances. • Optimise & Grow: Leverage partners and emerging offerings, and feed insights to strengthen our market propositions. • Lead by Example: Coach colleagues and support a high-performance, inclusive sales culture. • Own Outcomes: Manage bookings, margin, risk and governance in line with CGI standards. Required qualifications to be successful in this role To succeed, you should bring a proven record of winning new enterprise clients in Banking & Financial Markets, strong consultative selling skills and the ability to engage credibly with senior decision-makers across complex programmes. You'll combine domain fluency with commercial acumen, disciplined sales management and excellent communication capabilities. Essential qualifications: • Proven track record of acquiring new logo enterprise clients in Banking & Financial Markets. • Consistent achievement of 100%+ new business quota. • Experience closing 6- and 7-figure multi-service deals. • Credibility with C-Suite and functional heads in banks and financial institutions. • Strong consultative selling skills and ability to lead complex sales cycles. • Fluency in two or more areas: digital banking, payments, core banking, data/AI, cloud, cyber, risk & compliance, operational resilience, capital markets tech. • Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Technical Infrastructure Architect (DV Security Clearance) Position Description At CGI, we empower our architects to shape the future of secure digital transformation. As a Technical Architect, you'll design and deliver a next-generation on-premise identity solution that underpins the resilience and security of our clients' most critical systems. You'll help define and implement a scalable, future-ready access management platform that ensures seamless connectivity and trust across complex environments. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a greenfield solution that drives real-world impact, harnessing creativity and technical excellence to help CGI's clients stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities You will play a pivotal role in shaping architecture standards, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery quality through collaboration and governance. You'll also have the opportunity to innovate, influence design decisions, and help define best practice for CGI's wider identity landscape. Key responsibilities: Lead & Innovate: Drive the design and architecture of a new on-premise identity solution using Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, and ADFS. Develop & Deliver: Define technical standards, principles, and direction for a secure IAM environment. Mentor & Support: Guide engineering teams through build and deployment phases, ensuring alignment with design intent. Integrate & Secure: Design and configure federation services, SSO, and RBAC models aligned to business needs. Collaborate & Govern: Partner with security, networking, and application teams to ensure smooth integration and operational readiness. Document & Communicate: Produce comprehensive architecture documentation and provide ongoing governance for solution stability and compliance. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should have strong experience architecting and delivering Microsoft-based identity solutions in secure or regulated environments, with proven expertise in Active Directory, ADFS, and federation technologies. You'll bring both strategic thinking and hands-on technical depth, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Essential skills and experience: Extensive experience as a Solution or Technical Architect specialising in Microsoft identity solutions. Proven track record delivering greenfield IAM environments. Deep expertise in Windows Server 2022, AD, and ADFS configuration. Strong knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect federation models. Experience designing and implementing SSO and RBAC frameworks. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing). Proven leadership and mentoring experience with engineering teams. Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with hybrid identity integration and PowerShell automation. Prior experience in Defence or secure government environments. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Technical Infrastructure Architect (DV Security Clearance) Position Description At CGI, we empower our architects to shape the future of secure digital transformation. As a Technical Architect, you'll design and deliver a next-generation on-premise identity solution that underpins the resilience and security of our clients' most critical systems. You'll help define and implement a scalable, future-ready access management platform that ensures seamless connectivity and trust across complex environments. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a greenfield solution that drives real-world impact, harnessing creativity and technical excellence to help CGI's clients stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities You will play a pivotal role in shaping architecture standards, mentoring engineers, and ensuring delivery quality through collaboration and governance. You'll also have the opportunity to innovate, influence design decisions, and help define best practice for CGI's wider identity landscape. Key responsibilities: Lead & Innovate: Drive the design and architecture of a new on-premise identity solution using Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, and ADFS. Develop & Deliver: Define technical standards, principles, and direction for a secure IAM environment. Mentor & Support: Guide engineering teams through build and deployment phases, ensuring alignment with design intent. Integrate & Secure: Design and configure federation services, SSO, and RBAC models aligned to business needs. Collaborate & Govern: Partner with security, networking, and application teams to ensure smooth integration and operational readiness. Document & Communicate: Produce comprehensive architecture documentation and provide ongoing governance for solution stability and compliance. Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should have strong experience architecting and delivering Microsoft-based identity solutions in secure or regulated environments, with proven expertise in Active Directory, ADFS, and federation technologies. You'll bring both strategic thinking and hands-on technical depth, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Essential skills and experience: Extensive experience as a Solution or Technical Architect specialising in Microsoft identity solutions. Proven track record delivering greenfield IAM environments. Deep expertise in Windows Server 2022, AD, and ADFS configuration. Strong knowledge of SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect federation models. Experience designing and implementing SSO and RBAC frameworks. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing). Proven leadership and mentoring experience with engineering teams. Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect Expert. Experience with hybrid identity integration and PowerShell automation. Prior experience in Defence or secure government environments. Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - Engine careers page - careers/ We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women in Tech . Running a Backend Team Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Check out our shiny new Engineering careers page As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. Requirements Benefits
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Description At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - Engine careers page - careers/ We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in some case studies, below, and our work with Women in Tech . Running a Backend Team Day in the Life of a Software Engineer Check out our shiny new Engineering careers page As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information. Requirements Benefits
Influence Account Director £60,000-£65,000 per annum 12 month, fixed term contract ASAP start Full time, 3 days per week in the office My client is a leading agency looking for an Influence Account Director to support them on one of their Tech Clients. You will be reporting into the Head of Influence. The Role Lead day-to-day influencer campaign delivery, overseeing everything from strategy and talent sourcing to execution and reporting, while supporting junior team members. Manage and evolve influencer processes across multiple accounts, ensuring alignment with broader brand and marketing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally with media, PR, social, and digital teams to deliver integrated, culturally relevant campaigns. Build and maintain strong client and talent relationships, offering strategic counsel and staying ahead of industry and cultural trends. Contribute to business growth through thought leadership, new business support, and ongoing development of the influencer offering. You 2+ years' proven experience operating at Influence Director level, with a strong track record leading large-scale brand campaigns. Deep understanding of influencer strategy and the ability to apply it within a broader business and cultural context. Skilled at building effective relationships with clients and internal teams, fostering trust and collaboration. Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop impactful, integrated creative solutions. Passion for culture and/or sport, with an eye for relevance and resonance in influencer marketing. PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB APPLY You can apply for this role of Social Account Director now by sending me your CV. Do not forget to register as a candidate too. Maeve Kerr Senior Client Partner Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please look at our website. Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
Influence Account Director £60,000-£65,000 per annum 12 month, fixed term contract ASAP start Full time, 3 days per week in the office My client is a leading agency looking for an Influence Account Director to support them on one of their Tech Clients. You will be reporting into the Head of Influence. The Role Lead day-to-day influencer campaign delivery, overseeing everything from strategy and talent sourcing to execution and reporting, while supporting junior team members. Manage and evolve influencer processes across multiple accounts, ensuring alignment with broader brand and marketing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally with media, PR, social, and digital teams to deliver integrated, culturally relevant campaigns. Build and maintain strong client and talent relationships, offering strategic counsel and staying ahead of industry and cultural trends. Contribute to business growth through thought leadership, new business support, and ongoing development of the influencer offering. You 2+ years' proven experience operating at Influence Director level, with a strong track record leading large-scale brand campaigns. Deep understanding of influencer strategy and the ability to apply it within a broader business and cultural context. Skilled at building effective relationships with clients and internal teams, fostering trust and collaboration. Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop impactful, integrated creative solutions. Passion for culture and/or sport, with an eye for relevance and resonance in influencer marketing. PLEASE NOTE, YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS JOB APPLY You can apply for this role of Social Account Director now by sending me your CV. Do not forget to register as a candidate too. Maeve Kerr Senior Client Partner Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please look at our website. Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
