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Purpose of Job The Principal, PODD Corporate IT Procurement provides high quality professional advice on all aspects of PODD procurement to non-Banking departments of the Bank. The role develops and maintains effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders and guides / advises more junior team members to ensure appropriate and high quality service delivery. Background PODD provides the Bank's staff with services in all areas of the Bank, HQ and ROs related to procurement for the daily operation of the Bank as well as the consultancy services required to provide critical expertise in delivering the Bank's mandate. PODD is required to ensure the continuing optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely completion of procurement processes to support the Bank in the most efficient use of available funding and high quality delivery of its mandate. Protecting the Bank's reputation as counterparty, PODD must deliver while meeting the requirements of transparency, fairness and accountability in the entire procurement and contract implementation processes. PODD adds value through appropriate, timely and effective procurement and through active contract / supplier management and an ongoing assessment of value for money, working closely with internal clients to deliver a continuous improvement approach to procurement and supplier management activities, and maintain up-to-date market knowledge in order to respond to both new requirements and to identify opportunities for enhanced value for money. PODD works with PPAD to ensure a common approach is taken by the Bank to procurement undertaken by the Bank's clients and for the Bank's own requirements. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Where managing a small team, monitoring and managing performance, supporting staff development and engagement and leading on talent management activities including but not limited to coaching, training and mentoring team members. Taking the procurement lead in multi-disciplinary teams established to develop and deliver long-term (minimum a year) operational and commercial strategies, enabling optimal outcomes through advice and structured project support; Leading negotiations and drafting contracts and agreements, including management and resolution of issues arising from project implementation. Drafting market data, spend analysis and other procurement reporting for the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, summarising the analyses in a coherent and comprehensive manner, aligned to particular operational and / or strategic objectives; Developing and maintaining effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders across the Bank, proactively seeking out opportunities with all levels of management to inform and endorse the rationale for changes that support the further improvement of the Bank's PODD activity; Contributing proactively to the planning of procurement projects and the development procurement strategy to ensure the continuous improvement of the outcomes achieved. Driving change in the PODD Corporate team to ensure the on-going alignment of operational and procurement objectives; Identifying opportunities for improvement of the Bank's PODD activity, drafting recommendations to the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, the Director and senior stakeholders for new procurement strategies, projects or practices that will facilitate further enhancement of PODD activity at the Bank; Representing the Bank in key external professional fora, as required, using the knowledge gained to inform further enhancements or development of the Bank's PODD Policy, Procedures and / or strategies; Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of staff including recruitment, compensation (as agreed with the Head of Department, if applicable), performance management, coaching and development. Champion and role model the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualified or equivalent. Proven capability and experience in high value procurement in at least the following categories: IT Consultancy and other Professional Services, IT Services, IT Hardware & IT Software. Experience in contract matters, including negotiation and contract award of consultancy services in an international environment and ability to lead negotiations and make judgement calls; Experienced manager of complex procurement projects and the development procurement strategies. Sound background in the development and implementation of effective procurement processes in collaboration with key stakeholders. Experience of and expertise in the development of market and expenditure analyses, making recommendations to management and implementing associated projects. Experience of proactive engagement in on-going change management programmes. Excellent and proven internal and external stakeholder engagement skills Good knowledge of contract law. Excellent skills in organising, scheduling, planning and co-ordinating work with a high degree of initiative and judgement, reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and set priorities. Numeric and Concern for Accuracy - proven numeric ability with the capacity to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in work delivered is essential. Results Orientation - self-motivated individual able to set goals and priorities with a good sense of time management and the ability to re-organise workload when faced with changing priorities. Communication Skills - ability to communicate confidently and assertively at all levels, both in written and verbal formats. Proven report writing and drafting skills as well as a pleasant and efficient telephone manner. Interpersonal Skills - able to understand, respect and respond appropriately using tact, patience and diplomacy to other people's behaviour, concerns and motives. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with discretion. Team Player - committed to supporting the achievements of the Unit's mission and objectives. The ability to build effective, cooperative relationships with immediate team members to foster an efficient approach. Autonomy - experience of working independently and scheduling own work. Displaying initiative. What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). Job Segment: Procurement, Bank, Banking, Sustainability, Buyer, Operations, Finance, Energy

We are looking for a highly skilled Head of Information Security to join our Operational Risk Management (ORM) team at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in leading the Bank's Information Security activities and working closely with IT Security to deliver the Bank's Cyber Resilience Programme. Your Role and Purpose As the Head of Information Security, you will report to the Director, Operational Risk Management (ORM) and be responsible for leading the Bank's Information Security risk identification and remediation activities. Including: Determining Information Security risk vision and strategy Providing expert Information Security consultancy and advice to Senior Management as well as the Bank's governance mechanisms i.e. Risk and Executive Committees, Board. Interfacing with first line (IT Security) and working closely with the CISO to provide oversight and assurance over key first-line activities, in particular, working with the CISO to design and deliver the Bank's multi-year Cyber Resilience Programme. Creating and managing the Bank's Information Security vision and strategy going forward. Interfacing with the Business to provide specialist advice, oversight and insight to ensure business operations follow good Information Security practice and policy. Scoping, conducting, and designing Information Security risk programmes and thereafter managing the subsequent remediation. Design, manage and deliver specialist assurance activities over first-line and the wider business including, Red & Purple Team assessments, Data Leakage, and Disinformation & Dark-Web Assessments and Social Engineering exercises. Key Responsibilities Measure and report on the implementation and compliance of the Bank's Information Security framework (policies, procedures, guidance) throughout the organisation and verify the implementation of Information Security controls and evaluate their effectiveness. Manage internal teams and external consultants as they provide support in the delivery of risk mitigation activities. Influence and support change by aligning policy updates with new regulations and business needs and critically, emerging security threats. Manage the programmes which provide security oversight over internal IT and Business projects and external suppliers. Act as the Information Security SME to support the Bank's delivery of the new GRC solution, ensuring that existing solutions and services which deliver risk assessments, and third party supplier assurance assessments, are successfully transitioned over to the new GRC solution. Track and advise on industry security trends and their implications. What We're Looking For Experience as a 'Head of Information Security' or CISO. Leading teams and enterprise risk remediation programmes. Designing and delivering enterprise Information Security risk remediation programmes. Designing and delivering enterprise Cybersecurity risk remediation programmes. Ability to read, understand and analyse regulatory information, 'good practice' and develop Information Security strategies and programs. Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to translate technical details into business-friendly language. Strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail. A collaborative mindset with strong influencing and problem-solving capabilities is a must. Strong technical skills and/or previous background as to effectively challenge first-line. Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with executive management, internal and external clients. Knowledge of AI risks and technologies/services is an advantage. Working experience in a consulting environment is an advantage. Knowledge of Ethical Hacking techniques is an advantage. Strong project management skills. Strong understanding of NIST, ISO27001 Why Join EBRD? Working with us means contributing to projects that promote economic transition and sustainable growth. You'll be part of a diverse, mission-driven team with a real-world impact across the EBRD's regions. In this role, you'll be at the heart of strengthening our Information Security and Cybersecurity activities, working in a dynamic, international environment. What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). Job Segment: Information Security, Bank, Banking, Sustainability, Compliance, Technology, Finance, Energy, Legal

Purpose of Job The Assistant is responsible for administrative support and secretarial assistance to senior and/or other allocated managers from the team (in RO's this can include support to a Director). The role is responsible for the smooth running of the managers' business activities including travel planning and expenses, diary and internal high level meetings Inc. committee meetings. For this role to be successful they need to interact across the whole of the EBRD up to and including Managing Directors and where applicable external clients & service providers Background The Assistant provides secretarial and administrative support to Director, Senior Managers, Managers and assists other Assistants/Officers in the team as and when required. In the absence of the manager, ensures routine office support procedures are carried out, covering Assistants' absence and providing guidance & coaching to junior secretaries when required. This role will entail dealing with colleagues in the Resident Offices as well as in the Headquarters, which in turn also includes various departments. Facts / Scale The Assistant supports Director or a number of Senior Managers, Managers and other allocated team members. The main interfaces are with their Managers, Directors and other Assistants/Officers within the same department and throughout the Bank both in HQ and the RO's. No Line Management Responsibility. Liaison with external clients & service providers as appropriate. Accountabilities and Respnsibilities Manage and coordinate hotel/travel arrangements, itineraries and arranging visas, renewing passports as required to ensure travel arrangements run smoothly. HQ only - process consultancy contracts/legal documentation and liaising with consultants, and outside lawyers as directed by manager. Carry out all secretarial and administrative duties for Director/Manager to enable smooth running of the office. Managing diaries, arranging internal and external meetings and conference calls, receiving visitors ensuring that each meeting is seamlessly executed. Correspondence - drafting, checking and/or proofreading as needed Obtain the appropriate sign off on documents when required ensuring that they are signed or coordinated in a timely manner. Take minutes at meetings ensuring all key points are captured, summarised and effectively presented to the manager. Prepare Powerpoint presentations and other material for meetings / committees Draft routine business correspondence for Director's signature. Prepare, draft and check team documentation ensuring quality management control. Responsible for arranging all elements of travel according to EBRD policy and claiming expenses in a timely manner to ensure the Director/Manager does not incur any unnecessary delays in receiving payment. Maintain comprehensive filing in various hard copy and electronic systems and archiving for Managers'/team to ensure instant retrieval of documents. Organise and coordinate filing in various electronic systems i.e. Live link including all aspects of safekeeping if applicable. Overall coordination and responsibility for the information added, ensuring quality management and control of the information. May manage and coordinate conferences and events by being well organised, paying the utmost attention to detail and trouble shooting on the day to ensure that all runs smoothly and to time. May act as departmental co-ordinator, IT co-ordinator, HR co-ordinator, Stationery co-ordinator. Organise and coordinate internal departmental events ensuring they are professionally managed to a high standard. Conduct ad-hoc or specific tasks assigned by Line Manager which may be related amongst others to pipeline or reporting. Maintain Team shared calendar, Weekly Whereabouts, & Contact Database. Depending on the Team/location may be responsible for the team's sick record by updating absences in SAP HR ensuring an accurate and up to date record is available. Provide secretarial cover during absences and provide handover notes to ensure a smooth transition. Depending on RO to assist two-three lawyers and deal with OGC related issues particularly processing of POAs related to the project; processing of legal documentation, safekeeping; completion of OGC forms Depending on RO to deal with pipeline update for the relevant Team Knowledge, Skills, Expereince and Qualifications Academic Qualifications High School Education A recognised secretarial qualification would be useful, but is not essential Fluent English, with excellent written and oral communication skills Knowledge of another language (e.g. Russian, German, French, or Arabic) both written and spoken would be useful Experience/Knowledge Secretarial and administrative experience essential. Good organisational skills, proactive and flexible attitude to work essential. Ability to use initiative to undertake tasks and projects without guidance. Good communications skills, including pleasant and efficient telephone manner. Attention to detail and eye for accuracy. Good knowledge of the Department's procedures and the EBRD. Ability to cope well under pressure. Ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues in a multicultural environment. Conscientious, reliable and flexible with a professional and helpful attitude. Strong team player, with the ability to work efficiently and to handle simultaneous assignments involving a wide range of bank-wide contacts. Ability to multi-task while remaining calm and professional and a capacity for hard work. Excellent interpersonal manner, including tact and diplomacy. Ability to exercise judgment on and deal discretely with confidential/sensitive information and data. Confidence to put self forward for various projects and responsibilities and quickly understand what is required of the task in hand. Technical Skills Computer literate: Windows XP: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Knowledge of SAP desirable but not essential At least 55 wpm typing What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). Job Segment: Bank, Banking, Administrative Assistant, Sustainability, Bilingual, Finance, Administrative, Energy

This exciting new and broad ranging role is ideal for an experienced business development manager to play a leading role in the visitor economy and drive transformational change across Experience Oxfordshire that significantly contributes to the organisation's sustainability. We are looking for someone that has significant experience in successful grant application, management and delivery, alongside strong commercial acumen to develop new revenue opportunities. The role would be suitable for someone that is looking to join a small, collaborative team with big plans for future growth. The individual should be innovative and creative, with strong partnership skills and a passion for Oxfordshire and the visitor economy. The business development manager will play a vital role in ensuring the growth and sustainability of Experience Oxfordshire, with a major focus on successful funded programme application and delivery, implementation of new commercial contracts and commissioned services and ensuring that delivery standards are consistently high, whilst maximising revenue. Main Responsibilities: Lead on developing and delivering new income streams opportunities to the organisation. Support and enhance existing commercial services across the organisation. Develop large scale funding bids, to deliver strong added value for Oxfordshire that address the key challenges and priorities for the visitor economy. Identify, develop and implement a new grant programme of activity that highlights new opportunities and manage the process from application to delivery. Identify opportunities and secure income for grant funded projects, operate as project manager for funded projects. Work across the organisation to meet and exceed income targets. Responsible for applying for and delivery of funded programmes to ensure projects are successfully delivered to a high standard, providing demonstrable impact and value for the funder, the destination and stakeholders, whilst maximising revenue for the organisation. To be accountable for delivery against agreed financial and service targets. Develop and deliver innovative solutions for the organisation that provide a sustainable revenue stream for the organisation. To develop a commercial strategy for new business that drives additional income into the business through commissioned services, marketing, partnership, business events and tours activities. Support the development of strategic stakeholder partnerships across the County, identifying opportunities for collaboration on visitor economy projects. Ensure that there is appropriate and accurate management information available. Work across the organisation to ensure that services are delivered in a joined-up manner. Maintain appropriate internal and external networks. Ensure that the activities of commercial services are safe and that they comply with applicable legislation and regulation. Ensure that opportunities to generate income are optimised and that services are delivered in a cost effective and sustainable manner against agreed targets. To undertake any such duties that are commensurate with the post as requested by the CEO. Communication: Internally: CEO, Marketing and Partnership, Oxford Official Walking Tours and Finance departments (Board of Directors and Trustees as required). Externally: Experience Oxfordshire partners, stakeholders, Local Authorities and national agencies as appropriate. The Company Experience Oxfordshire is the official Destination Management Organisation (DMO) and Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) for Oxfordshire. It is the trading arm of the parent charity, Experience Oxfordshire Charitable Trust, and is a not-for-profit partnership organisation that is committed to the promotion, management, and development of Oxfordshire as a great destination to live, work, visit and do business. The DMO seeks to improve growth and productivity across Oxfordshire's visitor economy through the provision of essential business advice and support services to our partners. Experience Oxfordshire was one of the first destinations in England to gain LVEP status from national tourist board, VisitEngland. As an LVEP, Experience Oxfordshire is recognised as a high-performing organisation, supporting collaborative working both locally, through its network of partners and those with interest in the visitor economy, and nationally on shared priorities. The Visitor Economy is vitally important to Oxfordshire. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic each year Oxfordshire welcomed over 30 million visitors to the County who spent £2.3 billion in the local economy which supported over 40,000 jobs - 12% of all jobs across Oxfordshire. The organisation is funded in part by its Partners who come from all sectors of the Oxfordshire economy including hotels, retail, events, transport and restaurants and more. We work with our Partners to collectively promote their products and services and grow the visitor economy across Oxfordshire through a variety of B2B and B2C channels. The organisation derives the rest of their income from providing a variety of services such as travel trade, MICE referrals, commissioned services and consultancy, as well as operating the award-winning Oxford Official Walking Tours. For more information on Experience Oxfordshire go to; Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer Direct reports: None Location: Office Based Role at Langford Locks, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1HZ Salary: £30,000 - 40,000 per annum depending on experience (pro rata) Hours: Part Time - minimum 24 hours per week Company Benefits; 25 days annual leave (inclusive of Christmas office closure) plus bank holidays, statutory employee pension scheme, access to company 'Perks for Partners' discounts across Oxfordshire providing significant savings, regular team social events, free parking on-site. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm Applications will require your CV and covering letter outlining why you are interested and why you think you would be suitable for the role. Please note applications without a CV will not be considered.

About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit About OpenDoor: A Leading WPP Media Brand ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP's impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client's specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that's why we've builtOpenDoorforAmazon. OpenDoor is a unique integrationofthe best ofWPP and Amazon - building on their respective strengths and visions.Whetherat WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact - for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process.OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles ,andWPP's core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary.Together, when WPP's Creative Transformation meets Amazon's next-levelcustomercentricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what's done today and build a better future. By joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP's top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challenge yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth's most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. ABOUTTHE ROLE We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join ourOpenDoorteam as aImplementationalPlanning Manager.This is a full-time position based in London. The Role will report toImplementational Planning Executiveand will manage a team ofmatrixedWPP Open team. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. RESPONSIBILITIES Media planning: Develop an in-depth understanding of media channels(Social platforms, Programmatic and IO based display)including where, when and how to use them based on the client brief. Have a skilled knowledge of industryplatformplanning tools(social platforms, Prog insights, partners insights, our own reporting insights)and be able to train other team members. Have a skilled understanding of industry best practices anddigitaltheoryto drive digital cross channel planning andoptimization Lead and manage the pan regional buying of multi-market IO / partnership buys I.E. twitch, yahoo, Fandom buys which can't be bought programmatically and unlock a layer of value for Amazon. Develop a fundamental knowledge ofOpenDoorPurchase Journey thinking and Provocative Planning Philosophy. Plan and buy directly Pan regional IO based mediafor multi market campaigns with pan regional partners likespotify, twitch, etc. Campaign management: Ownership of campaign activity including briefing teams, collating response, managing client's deliverables, and ensuring accuracy across all workstreams. Run andanalysereports includingday to day reporting for all digital channels, publisher reports, local market reporting to create a holistic overview of insights and actions forXCM. Work closely with thecommsplanning and activation teams to ensure the day-to-day account is run efficiently and effectively. Be able to bring in specialist teams where needed to work on briefs and client questions. Ensure financial management processes are always excellent and met in a timely manner. Effective communication: Become a trusted main day-to-day contact for junior clients, learning their business and ways of working. Ensuring that all requests & queries are answered with accuracy and in a timely manner. Support in managing Planning Executives to ensure they are on track with daily tasks, mentor and challenge them with new projects to develop their career. Start to develop a proactive problem-solving mindset but know when to flag any issues or concerns with Planning Director. Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust . Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise . Develops breadth and depth of industry understanding. Becomes confident using tools, technology, techniques and systems andis able totrain others. Comfortable presenting bothdirectlyfrom platform (OS, Architect etc) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of platform (social planning tools, prog tools, publisher insights, client insights and comms planning teams insights and research) translating that into actionable activation plans. Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use. Delivers accurate reports with value-added insights and actionable findings to improve campaign performance. Be accountable for the ongoing management of campaign budgets.E.gfinance reconciliations Entertainment category experience Multi-market experience Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst maintaining a partnership focus throughout BONUS POINTS Teaches others the importance of accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly. Familiarity with Amazons way of working (e.g. narratives overpowerpoint) and their leadership principles Familiarity with Amazon Ads Understanding of Amazon's ecosystem Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the Company We are now seeking a commercially astute and analytically driven Interim Head of FP&A to join our fast-growing consultancy operating in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector. Backed by private equity, we are on an exciting journey of transformation and growth. The role will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our business. This role is for three to six months and is paying up to £600 per day, inside IR35. Responsibilities Financial Modelling: Design, build, and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making. Scenario Planning: Partner closely with the Finance Director to lead scenario analysis and long-term planning. Forecasting & Analysis: Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy and analytical processes across the business. KPI Monitoring: Develop and enhance KPI tracking frameworks to support performance management and operational insight. Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives. Qualifications Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CAANZ, CA) - essential. 3-5 years' experience in a commercial FP&A role, ideally within a private equity-backed business. Required Skills Proven experience in financial modelling, forecasting, and performance analysis. Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a hands-on approach.

Microsoft D365 Finance Architect Hybrid (UK / European Travel) Salary: £100k - £125k + Package We're partnered with a leading international Microsoft consultancy that's launching a brand-new Microsoft Practice across Europe. Backed by a £5m+ project pipeline and led by some of the most respected names in the Microsoft ecosystem, this is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor of a high-growth D365 initiative. We're now hiring D365 Finance Architects to help define the blueprint for success-technically, strategically, and culturally You'll go beyond traditional consulting- playing a pivotal role in designing enterprise-scale D365 Finance solutions that align with strategic business objectives. You'll lead solution architecture across complex, multi-country implementations, while also defining best practices, delivery methodologies, and reusable frameworks that elevate the quality of delivery. Beyond technical leadership, you'll mentor consultants and help shape the functional capability of the practice. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Europe, you'll drive digital transformation initiatives and ensure alignment between technology and business goals. This is more than a delivery role-it's a unique opportunity to architect the future of a new consulting division Early joiners will be positioned for rapid progression into Director and Partner-level roles, with a clear path to influence strategic decisions, lead regional growth, and build out specialist teams. You'll be part of a leadership succession plan that rewards impact, innovation, and initiative . Why Should You Join? Strategic Influence : Help shape the direction of a new D365 practice from day one. Leadership Pathway : Fast-track to Director or Partner-level roles within 12-24 months. Elite Team : Work alongside Microsoft MVPs and industry veterans. Innovation-Driven : Engage in advisory work, not just delivery-contribute to IP, methodology, and go-to-market strategy. Direct Access to Execs : Collaborate with VP, MD, and C-level leaders in an open, transparent culture What We're Looking For Deep expertise in Microsoft D365 F&SCM - Finance , with a focus on architecture and solution design. Proven experience leading end-to-end enterprise implementations . Strong knowledge of core Finance modules (GL, AP, AR, PL) and their integration points. Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, future-proof solutions. Experience working in Management Consultancy / Big 4 environments Ready to Make an Impact? Apply now!

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Purpose of Job The Principal, PODD Corporate IT Procurement provides high quality professional advice on all aspects of PODD procurement to non-Banking departments of the Bank. The role develops and maintains effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders and guides / advises more junior team members to ensure appropriate and high quality service delivery. Background PODD provides the Bank's staff with services in all areas of the Bank, HQ and ROs related to procurement for the daily operation of the Bank as well as the consultancy services required to provide critical expertise in delivering the Bank's mandate. PODD is required to ensure the continuing optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely completion of procurement processes to support the Bank in the most efficient use of available funding and high quality delivery of its mandate. Protecting the Bank's reputation as counterparty, PODD must deliver while meeting the requirements of transparency, fairness and accountability in the entire procurement and contract implementation processes. PODD adds value through appropriate, timely and effective procurement and through active contract / supplier management and an ongoing assessment of value for money, working closely with internal clients to deliver a continuous improvement approach to procurement and supplier management activities, and maintain up-to-date market knowledge in order to respond to both new requirements and to identify opportunities for enhanced value for money. PODD works with PPAD to ensure a common approach is taken by the Bank to procurement undertaken by the Bank's clients and for the Bank's own requirements. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Where managing a small team, monitoring and managing performance, supporting staff development and engagement and leading on talent management activities including but not limited to coaching, training and mentoring team members. Taking the procurement lead in multi-disciplinary teams established to develop and deliver long-term (minimum a year) operational and commercial strategies, enabling optimal outcomes through advice and structured project support; Leading negotiations and drafting contracts and agreements, including management and resolution of issues arising from project implementation. Drafting market data, spend analysis and other procurement reporting for the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, summarising the analyses in a coherent and comprehensive manner, aligned to particular operational and / or strategic objectives; Developing and maintaining effective relationships and communication with key stakeholders across the Bank, proactively seeking out opportunities with all levels of management to inform and endorse the rationale for changes that support the further improvement of the Bank's PODD activity; Contributing proactively to the planning of procurement projects and the development procurement strategy to ensure the continuous improvement of the outcomes achieved. Driving change in the PODD Corporate team to ensure the on-going alignment of operational and procurement objectives; Identifying opportunities for improvement of the Bank's PODD activity, drafting recommendations to the Associate Director, PODD Corporate, the Director and senior stakeholders for new procurement strategies, projects or practices that will facilitate further enhancement of PODD activity at the Bank; Representing the Bank in key external professional fora, as required, using the knowledge gained to inform further enhancements or development of the Bank's PODD Policy, Procedures and / or strategies; Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of staff including recruitment, compensation (as agreed with the Head of Department, if applicable), performance management, coaching and development. Champion and role model the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply qualified or equivalent. Proven capability and experience in high value procurement in at least the following categories: IT Consultancy and other Professional Services, IT Services, IT Hardware & IT Software. Experience in contract matters, including negotiation and contract award of consultancy services in an international environment and ability to lead negotiations and make judgement calls; Experienced manager of complex procurement projects and the development procurement strategies. Sound background in the development and implementation of effective procurement processes in collaboration with key stakeholders. Experience of and expertise in the development of market and expenditure analyses, making recommendations to management and implementing associated projects. Experience of proactive engagement in on-going change management programmes. Excellent and proven internal and external stakeholder engagement skills Good knowledge of contract law. Excellent skills in organising, scheduling, planning and co-ordinating work with a high degree of initiative and judgement, reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and set priorities. Numeric and Concern for Accuracy - proven numeric ability with the capacity to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in work delivered is essential. Results Orientation - self-motivated individual able to set goals and priorities with a good sense of time management and the ability to re-organise workload when faced with changing priorities. Communication Skills - ability to communicate confidently and assertively at all levels, both in written and verbal formats. Proven report writing and drafting skills as well as a pleasant and efficient telephone manner. Interpersonal Skills - able to understand, respect and respond appropriately using tact, patience and diplomacy to other people's behaviour, concerns and motives. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with discretion. Team Player - committed to supporting the achievements of the Unit's mission and objectives. The ability to build effective, cooperative relationships with immediate team members to foster an efficient approach. Autonomy - experience of working independently and scheduling own work. Displaying initiative. What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). Job Segment: Procurement, Bank, Banking, Sustainability, Buyer, Operations, Finance, Energy

OpenDoor I Paid Social Director PURPOSE The purpose of this document is to help prospective team members better understand the role and responsibilities with the position of Paid Socia l Director at OpenDoor , WPP's bespoke global operating model for Amazon. ABOUT WPP & OPENDOOR At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP's impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client's specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that's why we've built OpenDoor for Amazon . OpenDoor is a unique integration of the best of WPP and Amazon - building on their respective strengths and visions. Whether at WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact - for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process. OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles , and WPP's core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary . Together, w hen WPP's Creative Transformation meets Amazon's next-level customer centricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what's done today and build a better future. B y joining OpenDoor, not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP's top five global clients, but you are also taking a step to challeng e yourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth's most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. ABOUT THE ROLE We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Paid Social Director . This is a Full-time position based in London . This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. RESPONSIBILITIES Campaign Management Overseeing the production of comprehensive paid social media plans (+ supporting material) that align with client's objectives and KPIs. Able to clearly articulate the rationale for proposed campaign tactics (channels, budget, audience, formats etc.) and present these back, both to internal and external stakeholders. Overseeing a hybrid team (made up of both local and Global Hub employees) responsible for the end-to-end setup of paid social campaigns across all the relevant social platforms. Comfortable troubleshooting and helping train junior team members to use advanced features such as bid rules and 3rd party optimisation /creative/measurement tools. Ultimately responsible for maintaining the standard of regular quality assurance (QA) checks undertaken by everyone working on the account (both locally and in the Global Hub) to ensure campaigns are set up to defined best practice standards (and helping to evolve these best-practices as necessary). Working with team to ensure the standard and accuracy of weekly/monthly campaign performance reports. Joining client calls on a regular basis and supporting the team to present results as necessary. Ensuring all performance commentary delivers valuable insight and recommendations to clients. Working with the team to identify trends and recommend actions on-platform to capitalise /mitigate these trends as necessary. Ensuring the standard of end-of-campaign reporting and quarterly/annual reviews. Leading standalone research projects as required by the client. This will include both biddable social activities and non-biddable social activities (lens, IO products, custom products) You will be the ultimate person in charge seeing through planning to activation via Wrike for all markets within Social, ensure tools like Smartly, Octra and Optimisation tools are used for the correct RTB. You will lead Social analysis, optimization recommendations and test and learn approaches - both designed and deploying with the team. You will be the ultimate lead for ensuring trafficking, naming conversions and audiences are built using Amazon's requirements. You will work closely with the implementational planning team and the comms design team to create media plans which drive success for Prime Video releases. Client & Partner Management Responsible for delivering on the over-arching paid social strategy across the account(s) and ensuring this ties in with the wider digital and comms strategy. Acting as a key social point-of-contact for your client(s) ensuring their continuing confidence in the quality of the team and agency's social output. Demonstrating a deep understanding of the media and technology developments that influence your client's business. Able to identify opportunities to test and innovate in the paid social space, presenting these opportunities to stakeholders and securing client backing. Managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure multiple projects can be delivered simultaneously and to the required standard. Building and maintaining relationships with the key media partners including Meta, Twitter, Snap, TikTok, Pinterest and others. People Management Ensuring the effective management of both the local team and Global Hub employees, ensuring workloads are sufficiently monitored & prioritised to ensure deadlines are met. Working with your immediate team to help train and develop their skills as necessary. Leading by example to motivate and encourage all those with less experience on the wider team. Communicate clearly and in a timely manner with internal and external stakeholders as required across email, chat, video and in-person. Leading presentations where necessary. Attend and lead regular internal meetings and training sessions in order to actively contribute to a collaborative and friendly paid social community. Leading the recruitment process for your immediate team and working with the head of department to assist with wider team recruitment as needed. This will involve leading interviews, making staffing decisions and acting as an ambassador for the team to potential candidates. Operational Excellence Identify opportunities to test and innovate in the paid social space. Presenting these opportunities to stakeholders and securing client backing. Developing these into initiatives that can be used to further evolve the standard & efficiency of paid social buying across the wider team. Developing tailored testing/learning agendas for clients that drive clear and actionable insight on each social platform. Working closely with planning team + other channel specialists to ensure paid social activity compliments and enhances the wider marketing mix. Collaborating on thought-leadership pieces and POVs for the agency and GMS social community. Responsible for the accurate and effective management of agency finance processes. Ensuring the immediate team fulfil the mandatory finance process in a timely and accurate manner to ensure prompt payment/invoicing and minimise finance queries. Working to ensure account profitability with direct input on staffing and commercial target conversations where required. QUALIFICATIONS Extensive experience setting up and optimising paid social campaigns across a number of the key social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snap, TikTok etc). Training certifications in any of the key platforms would be a plus (e.g. Meta Blueprint). Experience planning large-scale paid social campaigns, preferably across a mix of brand and direct-response objectives. Experience compiling detailed and insightful end of campaign reports & presentations. Experience managing a team to jointly compile regular client presentations (QBRs, annual reviews etc). BONUS POINTS A clear track record of working with clients and external stakeholders. Forming strong relationships is key to the role and the ideal candidate should feel comfortable presenting to clients and leading calls regular ly . Experience line managing others, helping ensure day-to-day workloads are effectively managed. The ideal candidate should also have experience training and mentoring those more junior across all things paid social and should be able to communicate effectively with people from all diverse backgrounds, cultures, countries. Experience planning and working towards commercial targets would be of benefit. Teamwork is key to this role and we are looking for someone who is collaborative, friendly, and with a can-do attitude. BENEFITS OF OPENDOOR Unparalleled Access: Gain direct experience working with one of the world's most innovative and influential companies. Mentorship & Training: Receive guidance from experienced professionals at both WPP and Amazon. . click apply for full job details

Director of Software Development and Engineering London W14 8TS, UK Req 13 February 2025 Company Overview: CACI Ltd is an international data and technology consultancy with £200m turnover and 1400 employees in the UK. Our business purpose is to 'do amazing things with data and technology' to drive value and make a difference on behalf of our diverse customer base. We are passionate, progressive, and innovative and serve more than 1000 commercial and government organisations; we specialise in four key areas of capability: Consumer & Market Intelligence : providing unrivalled insight into consumers and market across the globe, using data and AI Operations & Logistics : Software systems to support complex business operations and logistics planning Digital Strategy and Transformation - Shaping and implementing customer experience across all digital channels Complex cloud IT platforms - building systems and networks that are characterized by large volumes of data and high levels of systems integration. Headquartered in London, CACI Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CACI International Inc., a publicly listed company on the NYSE - generating $8.0 bn revenue and employing approximately 24,000 people worldwide. Role Overview: The Director of Software Development is a new senior role with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of product development across CACI. You will work with Business Units to shape and deliver their product strategy. This will include leading software development teams, managing the development lifecycle, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet the needs of our clients. This is a role that is pivotal in leading and driving change in how we work today. CACI is embarking on a new journey and a critical aspect of this role is establishing a "CACI way" of software development. Our products are at the start of an evolution, ready for migration to the cloud, or advancement beyond MVP status. To succeed we need to increase the maturity of our software development practices, including delivery, architecture, release and management. We've adopted a start-up mentality to software development that has served us well, but will not be suitable going forward. Until now, software development has been devolved across Business Units within CACI; now we want to leverage the skills across CACI to accelerate and improve development. This will include defining how we work as teams, formulating the roles of feature teams, DevOps, platform engineering and our off-shore team in India. You'll be integral to establishing and monitoring delivery best practice, ensuring effective team performance. You will ensure that the business and commercial needs are firmly represented with software and product development. You will help to ensure that software development and architectural requirements align with the business strategy and to our commercial and budgetary constraints. You will work closely with the product owners and specialists within the Business Units to validate their requirements and ensure that they are met. A key success factor will be ensuring that our development plans and commercial goals are considered, both within and across business units. There could be significant value to be realised by greater product integration or leveraging existing capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Overall strategic architectural lead for our software products. Define the overall technology vision and strategy for how we approach software development across all Business Units. Lead and manage the cross functional teams, including the software development teams to deliver innovative and high-quality software products. Look for opportunities to harmonise products and leverage existing capabilities. Collaborate with Business Units to ensure alignment of product development with business goals. Work closely with other departments such as product owners, marketing, sales, and customer support to ensure the software products meet market needs and customer expectations. Software Development Leadership Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept through to delivery and maintenance. Establish a best-fit structure for the delivery and management of our software products, factoring in feature teams, front end development, DevOps and platform engineering etc. Implement best practices for software development, including agile methodologies, continuous integration, and automated testing. Establish CACI patterns, standards and architectural best practice. Ensure that all software products are developed in compliance with industry standards and regulations. Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality. Establish cross-business unit collaboration and create a "one-CACI" way of working for Product Development. Expand our off-shore development team and manage on an ongoing basis as part of the overall Product Development capability. Measurement and Monitoring Manage the budget and resources for the software development department. Working with Finance to report on performance against approved timelines and budget. Establish processes for tracking and managing team utilisation and velocity, to ensure that the team is working effectively. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to learn from past projects and enhance their processes. Skills and Experience: Proven experience in a senior software development role, with a track record of delivering successful software products across the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle Ability to review commercial business plans with Business Units, challenging as appropriate and turning them into software development programmes. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to communicate with technical and commercial stakeholders and to inspire and motivate teams. Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices. Experience with agile development, continuous integration, and automated testing. Experience of overseeing and tracking team performance and the commercials as they relate to product development. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent planning skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. A technology background is preferred and we would value experience and knowledge in all or some of: AWS architecture and a broad range of components

OpenDoor I Planning Manager About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit WPP Media is WPP's global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit About OpenDoor: A Leading WPP Media Brand At WPP, we're constantly reinventing the future of creativity on an ever-broader canvas, bringing together unrivalled talent, resources and skills to provide an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. Over the last decade, we have developed a dedicated global client practice with the mission of accelerating WPP's impact for our largest clients by bringing them the best of WPP. Each team is custom-built around a client's specific needs and challenges, providing easy access to the right capabilities. And that's why we've builtOpenDoorforAmazon. OpenDoor is a unique integrationofthe best ofWPP and Amazon - building on their respective strengths and visions.Whetherat WPP or at Amazon, every project is an OpenDoor on new possibilities. Anything and everything can be an opportunity for our people to drive impact - for them to innovate, learn, thrive, and occasionally fail too. The unique OpenDoor partnership model is built to deliver next level Productivity, fueled by our industry-leading approach to People, Platforms, and Process.OpenDoor spans across all WPP agencies and disciplines such as media, business consultancy, communications and brand strategy, tech and commerce, public relations, and production. OpenDoor's values are built from Amazon's own 16 Leadership Principles ,andWPP's core values of Open, Optimistic and Extraordinary.Together, when WPP's Creative Transformation meets Amazon's next-levelcustomercentricity, our people come together to challenge and impact what's done today and build a better future. By joining OpenDoor,not only are you joining a cross-function team partnering with one of WPP's top five global clients,but youarealsotaking a step to challengeyourself and the world around you every day, working in the most unusual way on some of Earth's most ambitious opportunities in marketing, tech, media, business, and creativity. Role Summary and Impact We are searching for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our OpenDoor team as a Planning Manager. This is a full-time position based in London. The Role will report to the Planning Director and will manage a team of 2+. This role plays a crucial part in supporting WPP's mission to deliver consistency, delivery excellence and best in class service for Amazon in every country across its diverse businesses, including XCM, Prime Video, and RMI. Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It's what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media's shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust . Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise . RESPONSIBILITIES Media planning: Develop an in-depth understanding of media channels including where, when and how to use them based on the client brief. Have a skilled knowledge of industry media planning tools and be able to train other team members. Have a skilled understanding of industry best practices and planning theory. Develop a fundamental knowledge of OpenDoor Purchase Journey thinking and Provocative Planning Philosophy. Design and distribute multi market comms strategies. Campaign management: Ownership of campaign activity including briefing teams, collating response, managing client's deliverables, and ensuring accuracy across all workstreams. Work closely with the planning and activation teams to ensure the day-to-day account is run efficiently and effectively. Be able to bring in specialist teams where needed to work on briefs and client questions. Ensure financial management processes are always excellent and met in a timely manner. Effective communication: Become a trusted main day-to-day contact for junior clients, learning their business and ways of working. Ensuring that all requests & queries are answered with accuracy and in a timely manner. Support in managing Planning Executives to ensure they are on track with daily tasks, mentor and challenge them with new projects to develop their career. Start to develop a proactive problem-solving mindset but know when to flag any issues or concerns with Planning Director. QUALIFICATIONS Develops breadth and depth of industry understanding. Becomes confident using tools, technology, techniques and systems and is able to train others. Comfortable presenting both directly from platform (OS, Architect etc) and developing a story from data but delivered outside of platform (Telmar etc). Can confidently answer client questions and liaise with internal teams on best solutions to use. Delivers accurate reports with value-added insights and actionable findings to improve campaign performance. Be accountable for the ongoing management of campaign budgets. E.g finance reconciliations Entertainment category experience Multi-market experience Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment whilst maintaining a partnership focus throughout BONUS POINTS Teaches others the importance of accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly. Familiarity with Amazons way of working (e.g. narratives over powerpoint) and their leadership principles Familiarity with Amazon Ads Understanding of Amazon's ecosystem Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please read our Privacy Notice ( ) for more information on how we process the information you provide. While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Director of Software Development and Engineering London W14 8TS, UK Req 13 February 2025 Company Overview: CACI Ltd is an international data and technology consultancy with £200m turnover and 1400 employees in the UK. Our business purpose is to 'do amazing things with data and technology' to drive value and make a difference on behalf of our diverse customer base. We are passionate, progressive, and innovative and serve more than 1000 commercial and government organisations; we specialise in four key areas of capability: Consumer & Market Intelligence : providing unrivalled insight into consumers and market across the globe, using data and AI Operations & Logistics : Software systems to support complex business operations and logistics planning Digital Strategy and Transformation : Shaping and implementing customer experience across all digital channels Complex cloud IT platforms : building systems and networks characterized by large volumes of data and high levels of systems integration. Headquartered in London, CACI Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CACI International Inc., a publicly listed company on the NYSE - generating $8.0 bn revenue and employing approximately 24,000 people worldwide. Role Overview: The Director of Software Development is a new senior role with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of product development across CACI. You will work with Business Units to shape and deliver their product strategy. This will include leading software development teams, managing the development lifecycle, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet the needs of our clients. This role is pivotal in leading and driving change in how we work today. CACI is embarking on a new journey, and a critical aspect of this role is establishing a 'CACI way' of software development. Our products are at the start of an evolution, ready for migration to the cloud or advancement beyond MVP status. To succeed, we need to increase the maturity of our software development practices, including delivery, architecture, release, and management. We've adopted a start-up mentality to software development that has served us well, but will not be suitable going forward. Until now, software development has been devolved across Business Units within CACI; now we want to leverage the skills across CACI to accelerate and improve development. This will include defining how we work as teams, formulating the roles of feature teams, DevOps, platform engineering, and our off-shore team in India. You'll be integral to establishing and monitoring delivery best practice, ensuring effective team performance. You will ensure that the business and commercial needs are firmly represented with software and product development. You will help to ensure that software development and architectural requirements align with the business strategy and to our commercial and budgetary constraints. You will work closely with the product owners and specialists within the Business Units to validate their requirements and ensure that they are met. A key success factor will be ensuring that our development plans and commercial goals are considered, both within and across business units. There could be significant value to be realised by greater product integration or leveraging existing capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Overall strategic architectural lead for our software products. Define the overall technology vision and strategy for how we approach software development across all Business Units. Lead and manage the cross-functional teams, including the software development teams to deliver innovative and high-quality software products. Look for opportunities to harmonise products and leverage existing capabilities. Collaborate with Business Units to ensure alignment of product development with business goals. Work closely with other departments such as product owners, marketing, sales, and customer support to ensure the software products meet market needs and customer expectations. Software Development Leadership: Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept through to delivery and maintenance. Establish a best-fit structure for the delivery and management of our software products, factoring in feature teams, front-end development, DevOps, and platform engineering. Implement best practices for software development, including agile methodologies, continuous integration, and automated testing. Establish CACI patterns, standards, and architectural best practice. Ensure that all software products are developed in compliance with industry standards and regulations. Drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality. Establish cross-business unit collaboration and create a "one-CACI" way of working for Product Development. Expand our off-shore development team and manage on an ongoing basis as part of the overall Product Development capability. Measurement and Monitoring: Manage the budget and resources for the software development department. Working with Finance to report on performance against approved timelines and budget. Establish processes for tracking and managing team utilisation and velocity, to ensure that the team is working effectively. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to learn from past projects and enhance their processes. Skills and Experience: Proven experience in a senior software development role, with a track record of delivering successful software products across the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle. Ability to review commercial business plans with Business Units, challenging as appropriate and turning them into software development programmes. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to communicate with technical and commercial stakeholders and to inspire and motivate teams. Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices. Experience with agile development, continuous integration, and automated testing. Experience of overseeing and tracking team performance and the commercials as they relate to product development. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent planning skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. A technology background is preferred and we would value experience and knowledge in all or some of: AWS architecture and a broad range of components.

Managing Principal / Director level banking transformation (Retail / Commercial Banking or Payments) Joining Capco means joining an organisation that is committed to an inclusive working environment where you're encouraged to . We celebrate individuality and recognize that diversity and inclusion, in all forms, is critical to success. It's important to us that we recruit and develop as diverse a range of talent as we can and we believe that everyone brings something different to the table - so we'd love to know what makes you different. About Capco Capco is a global technology and business consultancy, focused on the financial services sector. We are passionate about helping our clients succeed in an ever-changing industry. We are: Experts in banking and payments, capital markets and wealth and asset management Deep knowledge in financial services offering, including e.g. Finance, Risk and Compliance, Financial Crime, Core Banking etc. Committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us get there Focus on maintaining our nimble, agile and entrepreneurial culture About the Role The key role of the Banking Consultant is central to delivering a range of challenging projects within UK retail banking, Commercial Banking or Payments. We are seeking people with banking expertise (retail and corporate banking) to help deliver a range of banking projects in the UK. You will be joining a strong team with deep expertise and an exciting set of client engagements with a focus on digital transformation. Have you got a background in : Change and transformation within Banking Open Banking / PSD2 Payments Product Management or as a Product Owner Regulatory change Then we're looking for you! You will be identifying the strategy and drivers for change and effecting change across business and IT. There is a lot of scope to progress within this role. About the Person You will have proven experience of project work within the Financial Services Industry as a consultant You have a proven track record of delivering large scale programme initiatives, reporting directly to senior stakeholders and managing multiple teams You have a strong understanding of the project lifecycle and the ability to employ these concepts in process design, system implementation and the development of client deliverables Highly effective relationship management skills, with the ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems Sound knowledge of programme planning and control techniques Why join Capco? You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world, on projects that will transform the financial services industry. We offer: A work culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for our clients and employees Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture Next Steps If you're looking forward to progressing your career with us, then we're looking forward to receiving your application. CFA are advantageous.

Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, London Apply locations UK London time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R103901 Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth. This position supports the Ankura Turnaround & Restructuring practice - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm. Practice Overview When a company is experiencing financial or operational challenges our Turnaround & Restructuring ('T&R') practice works with management to provide the level of stability required to successfully deal with the issues at hand. By quickly assessing the situation, to develop and implement a bespoke plan, we provide strategic advice to companies' boards and investors. Our interventions maximise recoveries among stakeholders and help clients to navigate financial, operational, or strategic challenges which are often incredibly complex and multi-faceted. Ankura's EMEA T&R practice launched in 2021 with the recruitment of a group of senior practitioners from a variety of industry-leading T&R Firms. This team complements 300+ restructuring professionals globally and a further 2,000 professionals across the wider Ankura business. With ambitious growth aspirations, we are recruiting an experienced, driven Director to our team and are looking for someone who is entrepreneurially minded and wants to progress their career in the operational turnaround and corporate restructuring market. Role Overview The difference you will make: Joining a team which helps businesses to address their most complex and pressing concerns - working hand in hand with the decision makers of our clients, using some of the most advanced analytics, tools, and techniques. Working alongside respected leaders in the restructuring community, you will continually be exposed to learning and development opportunities to further develop your technical understanding and experience as you assist companies from a variety of sectors and industries through decisive changes around the globe. Execute critical project deliverables to ensure these objectives are met on-time, with the highest quality. Bring ideas, new opportunities, and unique ways to solve challenges and reach our shared goals. Dedicate time to further develop and deepen Ankura's expertise in T&R, as well as leading and supporting Ankura Senior Managing Directors in business development initiatives. Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of a Director involve organising project work streams, achieving engagement objectives and assisting with business development. Financial Analysis: The assimilation of complex information to assess situations and formulate action plans through pragmatic and clear advice to the project team and clients. Financial Modelling: Produce detailed 13-week cash flow forecasts, 3 statement financial models and subsequent analysis (including cashflow sensitivity analysis, financial baselining and forecast reviews). Diagnostic and Planning: Identify key immediate improvements by understanding the challenges faced by clients and advocate for their adoption with company leaders through cost reduction, operational transformation and working capital improvements. Scenario Planning: Generation of consensual and non-consensual turnaround and restructuring options. Breaking down and solving problems through quantitative thinking and analysis. Expertise in turnaround projects across various industries, emphasizing operational restructuring and immediate performance boosts. Responsible for discrete deliverables within a project, with mentorship from senior team members. Direct roles for developing meaningful and trust-based relationships with clients and the wider Ankura firm. Engage in business development activities through client interactions and participation in industry events. Contribute to Ankura's T&R growth in operational and financial restructuring through active case work, client relations, and creating valuable ideas and products. Requirements: Extensive work experience gained in any combination of Financial Restructuring, Performance Improvement and Value Creation and Operational Turnaround. A degree in Business, Finance or Engineering, and/or a financial qualification such as CFA, ACA, ACCA is preferable but not essential. Strong quantitative, financial, analytical and modelling skills. Ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders as part of a wider transformation / restructuring. Experience of developing business plans, financial projections, and identifying / implementing restructuring solutions; experience of valuation theory, methodologies, and applications. Also desirable: Experience of identifying and implementing levers to improve performance, including but not limited to - cost reduction, organisation health & redesign, supply chain & procurement, growth strategies and market analysis, cash and working capital management and optimisation, manufacturing optimisation, PMI and carve-outs, process mapping and redesign, and strategic and business planning. Experience of actively managing multiple client and stakeholder relationships and networking within the client organisation to understand their needs and help influence the client agenda. Strong work ethic, capable of working at pace and performing in an unstructured environment along with being a collaborative team player with positive attitude, high ethical standards, contributing to an inclusive environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional language would be advantageous) in addition to a strong presence and leadership skills. Powerful interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence to partner with executive management teams and passion for enabling leaders to drive change within organisations. Relevant experience in a Big 4 firm, investment banking, restructuring consultancy or relevant industry experience would be highly beneficial. Willingness to travel nationally and internationally and work overtime as needed. Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. About Us Ankura Consulting Group, LLC is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that delivers services and end-to-end solutions to help clients at critical inflection points related to conflict, crisis, performance, risk, strategy, and transformation. The Ankura team consists of more than 2000 professionals serving 3,000+ clients across 55 countries who are leaders in their respective fields and areas of expertise. Collaborative Lateral Thinking That Delivers, hard-earned experience, expertise, and multidisciplinary capabilities drive results and Ankura is unrivalled in its ability to assist clients to Protect, Create, and Recover Value. For more information, please visit,