We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the "red thread" that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them. We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity. This role reports into the Head of Controllership. You will work internally with finance and non finance teams to ensure we have the right rigour around our execution of compliance and legislative requirements. This role is key in enabling The Economist to be a responsible business and ensure we are reporting the right things in the right way. Responsibilities Own and develop the frameworks around ECCTA, Modern Slavery legislation and other key compliance legislations impacting the business Support the business compliance needs around customer and vendor onboarding. Own the process and coordinate with other compliance teams Challenge non standard contract terms with a view for what is best for The Economist Own and develop the risk and control framework including promoting, monitoring and informing business on control obligations and expectations Work with our external audit team on scoping and internally to prepare teams for audit procedures Keep up to date on and communicate changes to compliance requirements impacting the business Work in close coordination with various internal teams and stakeholders to help renew, manage and maintain insurance coverage documentation, including certificates, schedules, and other relevant information. Play a key role in developing ERM process in the business Support treasury team on compliance requirements Proactive risk management to ensure gaps are identified and covered as well as maintaining compliance reporting to manage risk across the network Partner with the business to improve culture of controls, increase effectiveness and embed change to improve the compliance framework Author and input into Risk and Audit Committee papers Qualifications Relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience in the field of compliance A great communicator with a technical mindset but able to communicate the message simply to a range of audiences A keen eye for detail, with a questioning mindset who can get out ahead of issues and be proactive with solutions A structured approach to workload, who can tackle multiple streams of work and improvements in a sensible and timely way and distribute the work sensibly around the team to drive proactive management of this area Someone who is happy to get hands on with tools and the systems to understand how we can make our processes simpler, compliance integrated and reporting easier An ability to use wider systems and tools such as AI and reporting tools to improve processes and workloads Working Arrangements The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required. AI usage for your application We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills and qualifications. What we offer Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program. We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home. You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the "red thread" that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them. We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity. This role reports into the Head of Controllership. You will work internally with finance and non finance teams to ensure we have the right rigour around our execution of compliance and legislative requirements. This role is key in enabling The Economist to be a responsible business and ensure we are reporting the right things in the right way. Responsibilities Own and develop the frameworks around ECCTA, Modern Slavery legislation and other key compliance legislations impacting the business Support the business compliance needs around customer and vendor onboarding. Own the process and coordinate with other compliance teams Challenge non standard contract terms with a view for what is best for The Economist Own and develop the risk and control framework including promoting, monitoring and informing business on control obligations and expectations Work with our external audit team on scoping and internally to prepare teams for audit procedures Keep up to date on and communicate changes to compliance requirements impacting the business Work in close coordination with various internal teams and stakeholders to help renew, manage and maintain insurance coverage documentation, including certificates, schedules, and other relevant information. Play a key role in developing ERM process in the business Support treasury team on compliance requirements Proactive risk management to ensure gaps are identified and covered as well as maintaining compliance reporting to manage risk across the network Partner with the business to improve culture of controls, increase effectiveness and embed change to improve the compliance framework Author and input into Risk and Audit Committee papers Qualifications Relevant qualification or equivalent practical experience in the field of compliance A great communicator with a technical mindset but able to communicate the message simply to a range of audiences A keen eye for detail, with a questioning mindset who can get out ahead of issues and be proactive with solutions A structured approach to workload, who can tackle multiple streams of work and improvements in a sensible and timely way and distribute the work sensibly around the team to drive proactive management of this area Someone who is happy to get hands on with tools and the systems to understand how we can make our processes simpler, compliance integrated and reporting easier An ability to use wider systems and tools such as AI and reporting tools to improve processes and workloads Working Arrangements The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required. AI usage for your application We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills and qualifications. What we offer Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program. We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home. You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.
A fast-growing luxury brand in Greater London seeks a Senior Learning & Development Manager. This role involves designing and delivering comprehensive L&D strategies, enhancing onboarding experiences, and leading training delivery across retail and head office teams. The ideal candidate has significant experience in luxury retail and proven skills in training content design and facilitation. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for this position.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
A fast-growing luxury brand in Greater London seeks a Senior Learning & Development Manager. This role involves designing and delivering comprehensive L&D strategies, enhancing onboarding experiences, and leading training delivery across retail and head office teams. The ideal candidate has significant experience in luxury retail and proven skills in training content design and facilitation. Strong project management and communication skills are essential for this position.
Location: Southampton (Based fully on site) Role level: Senior - Reporting to Head of Staffing Driving License ESSENTIAL Role Summary: The Branch Manager is responsible for Manpower's UK brand delivery within a designated region of the UK for Convenience temporary and permanent business across all verticals within the Manpower specialisms - driving, logistics, manufacturing and ancillary, you will be expected to maximise GP opportunity throughout your client base in each of these core areas. You will lead a dedicated team of consultants focused on delivering temporary workforce solutions to both national accounts and retail business. Your dedicated team may be made of pure 360 retail consultants along with pure delivery consultants that have separate focus driving a high ROI. The region will be managed from one central office with your consultant team being based within this with the wider geography of regional responsibility. Key Responsibilities Sales: Ensures strong business mix of Manpower Specialisms Actively leads business development through the team Meets clients and drives new business opportunity across all verticals Strategy: Translates, implements and drives strategy as set by the Head of Staffing Influences strategy through active feedback Delivers regional goals as set by the Head of staffing in line with wider strategy Collaboration: Performance accountability Works with the Operational excellence team to drive efficient business Works with the head of driving to maintain logistics footprint and ensure legal compliance People: Builds a diverse talent pipeline Coach direct reports to build capability Creates time for wider team that enables a coaching environment to focus and achieve performance expectations A "One Manpower" mind-set is critical - you will be collaborating with peers across the brands and support functions to drive successful outcomes across the wider business. You will also be directly responsible for implementing the Manpower brand strategy and ensuring alignment across your peer group developing your area of responsibility with a corporate mind-set. You will demonstrate flexibility and agility, embracing corporate initiatives and gaining support and followership from your teams, and will adopt digital recruitment strategies, ensuring your teams are using up to date and relevant channels to recruit for our clients. Self-Development: Develops relationships across front and back office and ManpowerGroup brands Demonstrates growth mind-set Builds profile through thought leadership and networking within region. Efficiency: Understanding P&L including ratio management Drives system adoption and utilisation Data Analytics/ metrics as part of business thinking. Experience/Skills required: Previous experience managing staff in a sales environment Proven track record of maximising business development Experience in developing businesses with temporary staffing workforce Understanding the importance of collaboration Coaching and influencing staff. Our Standards Clarity: Takes time to understand and share our organisation's vision and strategy with others, holds themselves and others accountable to deliver on our common goals, mindfully gives honest and regular feedback and openly receives it so we can all learn and deliver our best. Care: Leads themselves and others with care, respecting people as people first and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in their environment so people feel heard and valued, listens to understand and then communicates purposefully and consistently, intentionally develops themselves and inspires, coaches and empowers the development of others. Grow: Openly contributes thoughts, asks questions and challenges appropriately so that we make better, courageous and timely decisions, collaborates with others to identify current ideas, trends and perspectives (internally and externally) to continuously improve and transform what we do, builds on our successes and actively learns from mistakes and missed opportunities to progress toward our ambition.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Location: Southampton (Based fully on site) Role level: Senior - Reporting to Head of Staffing Driving License ESSENTIAL Role Summary: The Branch Manager is responsible for Manpower's UK brand delivery within a designated region of the UK for Convenience temporary and permanent business across all verticals within the Manpower specialisms - driving, logistics, manufacturing and ancillary, you will be expected to maximise GP opportunity throughout your client base in each of these core areas. You will lead a dedicated team of consultants focused on delivering temporary workforce solutions to both national accounts and retail business. Your dedicated team may be made of pure 360 retail consultants along with pure delivery consultants that have separate focus driving a high ROI. The region will be managed from one central office with your consultant team being based within this with the wider geography of regional responsibility. Key Responsibilities Sales: Ensures strong business mix of Manpower Specialisms Actively leads business development through the team Meets clients and drives new business opportunity across all verticals Strategy: Translates, implements and drives strategy as set by the Head of Staffing Influences strategy through active feedback Delivers regional goals as set by the Head of staffing in line with wider strategy Collaboration: Performance accountability Works with the Operational excellence team to drive efficient business Works with the head of driving to maintain logistics footprint and ensure legal compliance People: Builds a diverse talent pipeline Coach direct reports to build capability Creates time for wider team that enables a coaching environment to focus and achieve performance expectations A "One Manpower" mind-set is critical - you will be collaborating with peers across the brands and support functions to drive successful outcomes across the wider business. You will also be directly responsible for implementing the Manpower brand strategy and ensuring alignment across your peer group developing your area of responsibility with a corporate mind-set. You will demonstrate flexibility and agility, embracing corporate initiatives and gaining support and followership from your teams, and will adopt digital recruitment strategies, ensuring your teams are using up to date and relevant channels to recruit for our clients. Self-Development: Develops relationships across front and back office and ManpowerGroup brands Demonstrates growth mind-set Builds profile through thought leadership and networking within region. Efficiency: Understanding P&L including ratio management Drives system adoption and utilisation Data Analytics/ metrics as part of business thinking. Experience/Skills required: Previous experience managing staff in a sales environment Proven track record of maximising business development Experience in developing businesses with temporary staffing workforce Understanding the importance of collaboration Coaching and influencing staff. Our Standards Clarity: Takes time to understand and share our organisation's vision and strategy with others, holds themselves and others accountable to deliver on our common goals, mindfully gives honest and regular feedback and openly receives it so we can all learn and deliver our best. Care: Leads themselves and others with care, respecting people as people first and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in their environment so people feel heard and valued, listens to understand and then communicates purposefully and consistently, intentionally develops themselves and inspires, coaches and empowers the development of others. Grow: Openly contributes thoughts, asks questions and challenges appropriately so that we make better, courageous and timely decisions, collaborates with others to identify current ideas, trends and perspectives (internally and externally) to continuously improve and transform what we do, builds on our successes and actively learns from mistakes and missed opportunities to progress toward our ambition.
Performance and Strategy Officer Location: Home-based (Designated Office: Head office - Memorial House, Coalville, Leicestershire). This role will require occasional travel to our head office and other sites across the East Midlands. Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (with one-hour lunch break) Salary: £44,989-£49,988 per annum (Corp Services RFJ 8) The Role As Performance an click apply for full job details
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Performance and Strategy Officer Location: Home-based (Designated Office: Head office - Memorial House, Coalville, Leicestershire). This role will require occasional travel to our head office and other sites across the East Midlands. Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (with one-hour lunch break) Salary: £44,989-£49,988 per annum (Corp Services RFJ 8) The Role As Performance an click apply for full job details
Acorns Children s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. When time is short, every moment is precious. Acorns helps children and families fill the time they have together with love, fun and laughter to create lasting memories. Palliative care for children aged 0-18 is delivered at Acorns hospices in Birmingham, Worcester, and Walsall, as well as in family homes or elsewhere in the community. Their holistic, tailored approach meets each child s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times. Over the past three years, Acorns leadership has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and embedded an organisation-wide fundraising culture. Following a period of investment and structural change within Fundraising, Acorns is now seeking a Head of Donor Experience to shape and lead a centralised, donor-first function that underpins sustainable income growth. With an integrated fundraising structure and an upcoming £5m appeal, Acorns is looking for a senior leader to review, refine and scale its end-to-end supporter experience. The Head of Donor Experience is a senior leadership role responsible for leading a central support function covering donor journeys, supporter care, data and insight, digital fundraising and compliance, ensuring consistent, high-quality experiences across all income streams. Reporting to the Associate Director of Fundraising, you will play an active role on the Fundraising Leadership Team, with shared accountability for strategic decision making, compliance and cross-directorate working. You will be responsible for embedding a donor-centred strategy that drives engagement, loyalty and long-term value, while championing a digital-first, data-driven approach to stewardship. As Head of Donor Experience, you will: Lead and embed a cohesive donor experience strategy aligned to the wider Fundraising Strategy Design and implement a structured supporter journey framework, ensuring appropriate automation and personalisation across channels and income streams Review and refine thanking, banking, fulfilment and supporter care processes to improve efficiency and supporter satisfaction Oversee CRM development and optimisation, ensuring robust data governance and a clear single supporter view Lead insight generation and segmentation strategy to inform fundraising performance and income growth Drive innovation in digital stewardship, journey design and platform usage Establish and maintain a centralised compliance framework across fundraising activity Strengthen collaboration between Fundraising and Marketing to enable more coordinated, funnel-led campaigns Champion a data-driven, donor-centric culture across the Fundraising Directorate Line manage senior managers across Donor Experience, Data & Insight and Digital Fundraising, contributing as an active member of the Fundraising Senior Leadership Team Essential skills and experience: Strong background in fundraising operations, supporter care, compliance or customer experience within a charity setting Proven track record of developing and delivering stewardship strategies that improve retention and long-term supporter value Experience managing and motivating teams to deliver operational excellence and performance improvement Experience designing and implementing strategy, annual plans and process improvements Strong working knowledge of CRM systems, data governance and supporter database management Confidence influencing senior internal stakeholders and driving cross-team collaboration Experience of reporting, performance analysis and using insight to inform decision-making Strong understanding of fundraising compliance, including GDPR and sector regulation Employee benefits include: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays 5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026 7.5% employer pension contribution Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary) Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card) Cycle to work scheme Discounted gym membership Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Acorns Children s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. When time is short, every moment is precious. Acorns helps children and families fill the time they have together with love, fun and laughter to create lasting memories. Palliative care for children aged 0-18 is delivered at Acorns hospices in Birmingham, Worcester, and Walsall, as well as in family homes or elsewhere in the community. Their holistic, tailored approach meets each child s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times. Over the past three years, Acorns leadership has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and embedded an organisation-wide fundraising culture. Following a period of investment and structural change within Fundraising, Acorns is now seeking a Head of Donor Experience to shape and lead a centralised, donor-first function that underpins sustainable income growth. With an integrated fundraising structure and an upcoming £5m appeal, Acorns is looking for a senior leader to review, refine and scale its end-to-end supporter experience. The Head of Donor Experience is a senior leadership role responsible for leading a central support function covering donor journeys, supporter care, data and insight, digital fundraising and compliance, ensuring consistent, high-quality experiences across all income streams. Reporting to the Associate Director of Fundraising, you will play an active role on the Fundraising Leadership Team, with shared accountability for strategic decision making, compliance and cross-directorate working. You will be responsible for embedding a donor-centred strategy that drives engagement, loyalty and long-term value, while championing a digital-first, data-driven approach to stewardship. As Head of Donor Experience, you will: Lead and embed a cohesive donor experience strategy aligned to the wider Fundraising Strategy Design and implement a structured supporter journey framework, ensuring appropriate automation and personalisation across channels and income streams Review and refine thanking, banking, fulfilment and supporter care processes to improve efficiency and supporter satisfaction Oversee CRM development and optimisation, ensuring robust data governance and a clear single supporter view Lead insight generation and segmentation strategy to inform fundraising performance and income growth Drive innovation in digital stewardship, journey design and platform usage Establish and maintain a centralised compliance framework across fundraising activity Strengthen collaboration between Fundraising and Marketing to enable more coordinated, funnel-led campaigns Champion a data-driven, donor-centric culture across the Fundraising Directorate Line manage senior managers across Donor Experience, Data & Insight and Digital Fundraising, contributing as an active member of the Fundraising Senior Leadership Team Essential skills and experience: Strong background in fundraising operations, supporter care, compliance or customer experience within a charity setting Proven track record of developing and delivering stewardship strategies that improve retention and long-term supporter value Experience managing and motivating teams to deliver operational excellence and performance improvement Experience designing and implementing strategy, annual plans and process improvements Strong working knowledge of CRM systems, data governance and supporter database management Confidence influencing senior internal stakeholders and driving cross-team collaboration Experience of reporting, performance analysis and using insight to inform decision-making Strong understanding of fundraising compliance, including GDPR and sector regulation Employee benefits include: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays 5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026 7.5% employer pension contribution Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary) Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card) Cycle to work scheme Discounted gym membership Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week) + monthly travel to our Basingstoke & Oldbury sites Employment Type: Permanent, full time Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think AA-X. Technology has made human life easier; from booking holidays and banking, through to meeting new people and work opportunities. But over the last decade owning and driving cars has gotten far tougher. At AA-X we are on a mission to re-invent the car ownership and usage experience. We imagine, build and grow connected car ventures. Using data and AI to provide car and driver insights with new solutions that give drivers control, confidence and a little joy across their motoring lives. As a Product Owner - B2B within AA-X, you'll be apart of the UK's largest and most trusted driving company, developing and testing human-centric products and services fast; whilst giving AA members first access to everything we build. Are you ready for a career where you're always ahead? This is the job At AA-X, we're on a mission to reinvent the car ownership and usage experience. Operating at the intersection of corporate scale and start-up agility, we design and grow connected car ventures powered by data and AI. Our B2B solutions deliver real time diagnostics and predictive maintenance insights that help fleet managers improve efficiency, reduce downtime and make smarter decisions. We're looking for a Product Owner - B2B to play a key role in shaping the next phase of our journey. In this high impact, technology forward environment, you'll own the B2B connected car product roadmap and lead a cross functional squad to deliver high quality dashboard and API solutions. Working closely with engineering, data science, UX, sales and external partners, you'll turn strategy into clear requirements and meaningful, value driven features. What will I be doing? Own, prioritise and manage the product backlog for B2B dashboard and API products, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives Translate roadmap priorities into clear, well defined functional and non functional requirements Lead Agile ceremonies and act as the primary link between business and development teams, driving timely and iterative delivery Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather feedback and continuously refine the product Define acceptance criteria and validate that delivered features meet agreed standards of quality and value Monitor in life product stability and performance, ensuring solutions remain effective and compliant What do I need? Demonstrated experience in B2B product ownership or product management, ideally within automotive, fleet management or a related sector Strong understanding of connected car data sets and emerging automotive technologies, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a commercial context Proven track record of leading or contributing to high performing cross functional Agile squads, with hands on involvement in sprint ceremonies and delivery best practice Confident in translating complex business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements and user stories Highly detail oriented, with a structured, process driven and proactive approach to delivery Comfortable using collaboration and delivery tools such as Jira and Confluence Additional information We're always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you'll have access to a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more Company funded life assurance Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family Plus, so much more! We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week) + monthly travel to our Basingstoke & Oldbury sites Employment Type: Permanent, full time Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think AA-X. Technology has made human life easier; from booking holidays and banking, through to meeting new people and work opportunities. But over the last decade owning and driving cars has gotten far tougher. At AA-X we are on a mission to re-invent the car ownership and usage experience. We imagine, build and grow connected car ventures. Using data and AI to provide car and driver insights with new solutions that give drivers control, confidence and a little joy across their motoring lives. As a Product Owner - B2B within AA-X, you'll be apart of the UK's largest and most trusted driving company, developing and testing human-centric products and services fast; whilst giving AA members first access to everything we build. Are you ready for a career where you're always ahead? This is the job At AA-X, we're on a mission to reinvent the car ownership and usage experience. Operating at the intersection of corporate scale and start-up agility, we design and grow connected car ventures powered by data and AI. Our B2B solutions deliver real time diagnostics and predictive maintenance insights that help fleet managers improve efficiency, reduce downtime and make smarter decisions. We're looking for a Product Owner - B2B to play a key role in shaping the next phase of our journey. In this high impact, technology forward environment, you'll own the B2B connected car product roadmap and lead a cross functional squad to deliver high quality dashboard and API solutions. Working closely with engineering, data science, UX, sales and external partners, you'll turn strategy into clear requirements and meaningful, value driven features. What will I be doing? Own, prioritise and manage the product backlog for B2B dashboard and API products, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives Translate roadmap priorities into clear, well defined functional and non functional requirements Lead Agile ceremonies and act as the primary link between business and development teams, driving timely and iterative delivery Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather feedback and continuously refine the product Define acceptance criteria and validate that delivered features meet agreed standards of quality and value Monitor in life product stability and performance, ensuring solutions remain effective and compliant What do I need? Demonstrated experience in B2B product ownership or product management, ideally within automotive, fleet management or a related sector Strong understanding of connected car data sets and emerging automotive technologies, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a commercial context Proven track record of leading or contributing to high performing cross functional Agile squads, with hands on involvement in sprint ceremonies and delivery best practice Confident in translating complex business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements and user stories Highly detail oriented, with a structured, process driven and proactive approach to delivery Comfortable using collaboration and delivery tools such as Jira and Confluence Additional information We're always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you'll have access to a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more Company funded life assurance Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family Plus, so much more! We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
Simplyhealth Funding Services (SFS) sits at the heart of our ambition to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK. SFS is responsible for the Group's financing strategy, operational delivery, and lender partnerships - enabling customers to fund the care they need, when they need it. As we expand our role in UK healthcare, the ability to offer simple, fair and compliant financial products is critical to our future. This role leads both the strategic direction of funding across the Group and the operational management of the SFS function which will include evolving our systems and processes, ready for the next phase of growth. As Head of Funding Services, you'll report to the Corporate Finance Director and take ownership of building a multi-lender, multi-product financing strategy that underpins our Group ambition. You will also oversee the SFS Operations team, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, streamlined onboarding of Appointed Representatives (ARs) and Introducer Appointed Representatives (IARs), and scalable operational processes capable of supporting new markets and increased volume. What you'll do In this role, you'll shape and lead the future of financing across Simplyhealth. You'll build and own an ambitious three-year growth model designed to transform Funding Services into a revenue stream for the Group, helping us unlock new ways for customers to access the care they need. You'll take the reins on our financing strategy - owning relationships with providers such as consumer lenders, building a multi-lender panel that strengthens resilience, boosts competitiveness, and opens the door to innovative funding structures. Your work will span forward flow arrangements, embedded finance opportunities, and evaluating potential partners or acquisitions that accelerate our ambitions. Alongside this, you'll play a leading role in designing, testing and scaling new credit propositions. Working closely with our Foundry team, you'll run test and learn pilots, refine propositions based on real world data, and prepare them for mass market launch. You'll bring a deep understanding of the UK credit landscape and emerging regulation to ensure our products are both compliant and commercially compelling. You'll also provide the leadership and oversight needed to strengthen the operational foundations of SFS. That includes guiding the SFS Operations team through a period of change, and ensuring we have the controls, processes and infrastructure needed to grow with confidence. From AR / IAR onboarding and due diligence to customer oversight and regulatory responsibilities such as Consumer Duty and financial promotions, you'll ensure our operations are robust, scalable and ready for the future. Finally, you'll act as a trusted partner across the organisation - collaborating with leaders in our Health Plan and Denplan lines of business, as well as Group functions including Finance, Internal Audit and More. You'll influence Executive and Board level conversations, shape strategy, and provide clear, insightful reporting to the SFS Board on progress, risks and opportunities. In short, you'll be the driving force behind both the strategic vision and operational success of Simplyhealth Funding Services.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Simplyhealth Funding Services (SFS) sits at the heart of our ambition to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK. SFS is responsible for the Group's financing strategy, operational delivery, and lender partnerships - enabling customers to fund the care they need, when they need it. As we expand our role in UK healthcare, the ability to offer simple, fair and compliant financial products is critical to our future. This role leads both the strategic direction of funding across the Group and the operational management of the SFS function which will include evolving our systems and processes, ready for the next phase of growth. As Head of Funding Services, you'll report to the Corporate Finance Director and take ownership of building a multi-lender, multi-product financing strategy that underpins our Group ambition. You will also oversee the SFS Operations team, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, streamlined onboarding of Appointed Representatives (ARs) and Introducer Appointed Representatives (IARs), and scalable operational processes capable of supporting new markets and increased volume. What you'll do In this role, you'll shape and lead the future of financing across Simplyhealth. You'll build and own an ambitious three-year growth model designed to transform Funding Services into a revenue stream for the Group, helping us unlock new ways for customers to access the care they need. You'll take the reins on our financing strategy - owning relationships with providers such as consumer lenders, building a multi-lender panel that strengthens resilience, boosts competitiveness, and opens the door to innovative funding structures. Your work will span forward flow arrangements, embedded finance opportunities, and evaluating potential partners or acquisitions that accelerate our ambitions. Alongside this, you'll play a leading role in designing, testing and scaling new credit propositions. Working closely with our Foundry team, you'll run test and learn pilots, refine propositions based on real world data, and prepare them for mass market launch. You'll bring a deep understanding of the UK credit landscape and emerging regulation to ensure our products are both compliant and commercially compelling. You'll also provide the leadership and oversight needed to strengthen the operational foundations of SFS. That includes guiding the SFS Operations team through a period of change, and ensuring we have the controls, processes and infrastructure needed to grow with confidence. From AR / IAR onboarding and due diligence to customer oversight and regulatory responsibilities such as Consumer Duty and financial promotions, you'll ensure our operations are robust, scalable and ready for the future. Finally, you'll act as a trusted partner across the organisation - collaborating with leaders in our Health Plan and Denplan lines of business, as well as Group functions including Finance, Internal Audit and More. You'll influence Executive and Board level conversations, shape strategy, and provide clear, insightful reporting to the SFS Board on progress, risks and opportunities. In short, you'll be the driving force behind both the strategic vision and operational success of Simplyhealth Funding Services.
What we're all about. We find, when we come together in the pursuit of excellence, great things happen. And that's how we do things at Quantexa - together. Our business is data, but our culture is collective. We're about growth - but not just the bottom line. We create a culture where people feel empowered to do their best work. We might work across continents and time zones, but that doesn't stop us from collaborating. We're connected. We celebrate our successes together, and we unite to tackle the challenges. Nearly of our colleagues come from an ethnic or religious minority background. We speak over 20 languages across our 47 nationalities, creating a sense of belonging for all. At Q, we're looking for people who share that vision. People like you. The opportunity. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior People Business Partner to take ownership of the people strategy for our Product and R&D functions. In this key role, you will oversee all aspects of the people agenda, driving business-aligned initiatives that are critical to Quantexa's growth and success. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will shape and implement innovative people strategies that drive meaningful business outcomes. You will work closely with the wider Quantexa People team across EMEA, APAC, and North America, ensuring a cohesive, high-impact approach to talent management, engagement, and organizational development. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional to thrive in a fast-paced, people-first culture, where you will have a direct influence on the future of Quantexa's Product and R&D functions. If you are passionate about driving impactful change and creating a meaningful difference for both our colleagues and the organisation, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a tangible, long-term impact on Quantexa's success. What you'll be doing. Lead the function's people strategy as the Senior People Business Partner, providing strategic direction and serving as the key point of contact for people-related matters. Set the standard for excellence, mentoring and developing other People Business Partners while driving best-in class business partnering across the function. Manage complex employee relations cases independently, leveraging extensive ER expertise to provide coaching and guidance to leaders and other People Business Partners on best practices. Partner closely with Product and R&D teams, leveraging a deep understanding of their unique challenges and fostering alignment between the two functions to deliver people focused solutions that drive innovation, agility, and technical excellence. Lead critical people initiatives, including review cycles, compensation, performance management and engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with the wider People team on high impact strategic projects, delivering tailored solutions that enable our people to do their best work. Champion a balanced, commercially driven people centric approach, implementing innovative and pragmatic solutions that align business priorities with employee experience. Leverage data driven insights to support Talent, Employee Experience, L&D, and People Operations teams, ensuring the successful execution of the people agenda. Take a proactive approach to employee relations, analysing trends, recommending solutions, and coaching managers to address issues before they escalat What you'll bring. With a wealth of HR and Business Partnering expertise, you have a strong track record of supporting and scaling technical teams. Adept at balancing multiple priorities, you take a hands on yet strategic approach, developing trusted and influential relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with the People Business Partnering team and communities of expertise, driving initiatives that support Quantexa's people agenda and long term success. At this stage in your career, you have built extensive operational and strategic leadership experience, successfully partnering with executive teams to drive business impact. We are looking for a seasoned, forward thinking professional who can challenge the status quo, think beyond the traditional HR remit, and deliver innovative, high value people solutions that contribute to Quantexa's continued growth and success. Extensive Business Partnering Expertise - A proven track record of operating as a true strategic partner, delivering impactful people solutions in fast paced, innovative environments. Deep Technical and Product Expertise - Extensive knowledge of Product, R&D, and technical functions, with a proven track record of supporting highly skilled teams and fostering a high performance engineering culture. Business Transformation & Change Leadership - Experience leading people workstreams in transformation initiatives, driving successful organisational change. C Suite and Leadership Team Partnering - Skilled in engaging with C suite executives and senior leadership, building strong relationships, and influencing strategic decisions. Expert Employee Relations Management - Ability to independently manage complex ER cases, while providing coaching and mentorship to other People Business Partners. Agile & Results Driven Approach - Comfortable operating in a fast moving, results oriented environment, balancing strategic priorities with hands on execution. Proactive & Solutions Focused Mindset - Self motivated with the confidence to take initiative, offer innovative ideas, and drive continuous improvement. Exceptional Communication & Stakeholder Management - Ability to influence, collaborate, and engage effectively at all levels, managing multiple priorities with ease. Team Player & Growth Oriented - Strong team working skills, with a passion for contributing to the success of a rapidly growing organisation. Commitment to Continuous Learning - Actively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and share best practices, ensuring alignment with evolving people and business needs. Education & Professional Qualification - Degree educated and CIPD qualified (or equivalent), with a strong foundation in HR best practices and strategic people leadership. Our perks and quirks. What makes you Q will help you to realize your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognized and rewarded with our broad range of benefits. Competitive salary Company bonus 25 days annual leave (with the option of buying up to 5 days, and rolling over up to 10), plus national holidays + your birthday off! Pension scheme with a company contribution of 6% (when you contribute 3%) Private Healthcare with AXA, including dental & optic cover Life Insurance and Income Protection Regularly benchmarked salary rates Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, or Shared Parental Leave Well being days Volunteer Day off Work from Home Equipment Commuter, Tech and cycle to work schemes Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice scheme Free Calm App Subscription app for meditation, relaxation and sleep Continuous Training and Development, including access to Udemy Business Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12 month period with our "Work from Anywhere" policy Employee Referral Program Team Social Budget & Company wide Socials Our mission. We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We're not a start up. Not anymore. But we've not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction - the future. It's all about you. We want you to feel welcome, valued, and respected-because it's your individuality and passion that make youQ. We see that, and we celebrate it. That's why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, continuously improving to ensure everyone belongs. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know-we're happy to assist. No matter your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, or abilities-whoever you are-if you're a passionate, curious, and caring human eager to push the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you. start. don't stop - Apply
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
What we're all about. We find, when we come together in the pursuit of excellence, great things happen. And that's how we do things at Quantexa - together. Our business is data, but our culture is collective. We're about growth - but not just the bottom line. We create a culture where people feel empowered to do their best work. We might work across continents and time zones, but that doesn't stop us from collaborating. We're connected. We celebrate our successes together, and we unite to tackle the challenges. Nearly of our colleagues come from an ethnic or religious minority background. We speak over 20 languages across our 47 nationalities, creating a sense of belonging for all. At Q, we're looking for people who share that vision. People like you. The opportunity. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior People Business Partner to take ownership of the people strategy for our Product and R&D functions. In this key role, you will oversee all aspects of the people agenda, driving business-aligned initiatives that are critical to Quantexa's growth and success. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will shape and implement innovative people strategies that drive meaningful business outcomes. You will work closely with the wider Quantexa People team across EMEA, APAC, and North America, ensuring a cohesive, high-impact approach to talent management, engagement, and organizational development. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional to thrive in a fast-paced, people-first culture, where you will have a direct influence on the future of Quantexa's Product and R&D functions. If you are passionate about driving impactful change and creating a meaningful difference for both our colleagues and the organisation, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a tangible, long-term impact on Quantexa's success. What you'll be doing. Lead the function's people strategy as the Senior People Business Partner, providing strategic direction and serving as the key point of contact for people-related matters. Set the standard for excellence, mentoring and developing other People Business Partners while driving best-in class business partnering across the function. Manage complex employee relations cases independently, leveraging extensive ER expertise to provide coaching and guidance to leaders and other People Business Partners on best practices. Partner closely with Product and R&D teams, leveraging a deep understanding of their unique challenges and fostering alignment between the two functions to deliver people focused solutions that drive innovation, agility, and technical excellence. Lead critical people initiatives, including review cycles, compensation, performance management and engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with the wider People team on high impact strategic projects, delivering tailored solutions that enable our people to do their best work. Champion a balanced, commercially driven people centric approach, implementing innovative and pragmatic solutions that align business priorities with employee experience. Leverage data driven insights to support Talent, Employee Experience, L&D, and People Operations teams, ensuring the successful execution of the people agenda. Take a proactive approach to employee relations, analysing trends, recommending solutions, and coaching managers to address issues before they escalat What you'll bring. With a wealth of HR and Business Partnering expertise, you have a strong track record of supporting and scaling technical teams. Adept at balancing multiple priorities, you take a hands on yet strategic approach, developing trusted and influential relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with the People Business Partnering team and communities of expertise, driving initiatives that support Quantexa's people agenda and long term success. At this stage in your career, you have built extensive operational and strategic leadership experience, successfully partnering with executive teams to drive business impact. We are looking for a seasoned, forward thinking professional who can challenge the status quo, think beyond the traditional HR remit, and deliver innovative, high value people solutions that contribute to Quantexa's continued growth and success. Extensive Business Partnering Expertise - A proven track record of operating as a true strategic partner, delivering impactful people solutions in fast paced, innovative environments. Deep Technical and Product Expertise - Extensive knowledge of Product, R&D, and technical functions, with a proven track record of supporting highly skilled teams and fostering a high performance engineering culture. Business Transformation & Change Leadership - Experience leading people workstreams in transformation initiatives, driving successful organisational change. C Suite and Leadership Team Partnering - Skilled in engaging with C suite executives and senior leadership, building strong relationships, and influencing strategic decisions. Expert Employee Relations Management - Ability to independently manage complex ER cases, while providing coaching and mentorship to other People Business Partners. Agile & Results Driven Approach - Comfortable operating in a fast moving, results oriented environment, balancing strategic priorities with hands on execution. Proactive & Solutions Focused Mindset - Self motivated with the confidence to take initiative, offer innovative ideas, and drive continuous improvement. Exceptional Communication & Stakeholder Management - Ability to influence, collaborate, and engage effectively at all levels, managing multiple priorities with ease. Team Player & Growth Oriented - Strong team working skills, with a passion for contributing to the success of a rapidly growing organisation. Commitment to Continuous Learning - Actively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and share best practices, ensuring alignment with evolving people and business needs. Education & Professional Qualification - Degree educated and CIPD qualified (or equivalent), with a strong foundation in HR best practices and strategic people leadership. Our perks and quirks. What makes you Q will help you to realize your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognized and rewarded with our broad range of benefits. Competitive salary Company bonus 25 days annual leave (with the option of buying up to 5 days, and rolling over up to 10), plus national holidays + your birthday off! Pension scheme with a company contribution of 6% (when you contribute 3%) Private Healthcare with AXA, including dental & optic cover Life Insurance and Income Protection Regularly benchmarked salary rates Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, or Shared Parental Leave Well being days Volunteer Day off Work from Home Equipment Commuter, Tech and cycle to work schemes Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice scheme Free Calm App Subscription app for meditation, relaxation and sleep Continuous Training and Development, including access to Udemy Business Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12 month period with our "Work from Anywhere" policy Employee Referral Program Team Social Budget & Company wide Socials Our mission. We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We're not a start up. Not anymore. But we've not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction - the future. It's all about you. We want you to feel welcome, valued, and respected-because it's your individuality and passion that make youQ. We see that, and we celebrate it. That's why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, continuously improving to ensure everyone belongs. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know-we're happy to assist. No matter your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, or abilities-whoever you are-if you're a passionate, curious, and caring human eager to push the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you. start. don't stop - Apply
Description Technical Project Manager Leidos are a global leader in the integration and application of information technology, engineering, and science to solve the customers' most demanding challenges. We deliver mission-focused solutions including cloud services, enterprise IT solutions, data centre modernization, operational technology and cyber security including end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. Because of significant business growth in an exciting mission critical sector, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Technical PM based in the UK, working at customer sites in the Herefordshire region. This is a new opportunity to work with our expanding team. Your role in Leidos will involve working alongside our customers to solve some of their most complex and unique problems. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Project Manager to join our delivery teams, supporting a range of projects, from small electronic prototypes with embedded software to complex on prem and cloud systems projects. This role demands strong technical leadership, excellent communication skills, flexibility and a good understanding of engineering and testing practices. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Project Delivery & Governance Lead the delivery of technical projects ensuring adherence to agreed scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations. Apply Leidos PMO/PM standards, documentation, and governance practices, including risk, issue, and dependency management. Coordinate reviews, assurance gates, and engineering approvals in line with technical governance. Maintain robust project documentation including plans, schedules, technical assumptions, deliverables, and acceptance criteria. 2. Technical Oversight & Integration Work closely with engineering leads, technical authorities, and SMEs to ensure designs are aligned, feasible, and compliant with system and customer constraints. Support development, review, and traceability of requirements, designs, test approaches, and verification evidence. Identify technical risks early, coordinating mitigations, change impacts, and escalation where necessary. 3. Stakeholder Engagement (Customer & Internal) Act as the primary onsite interface with the customer, maintaining strong, trusted relationships. Communicate progress, blockers, and decisions clearly across customer and Leidos teams. Facilitate cross functional collaboration between engineering, PMO, commercial, security, and operational teams. 4. Planning, Reporting & Controls Develop and maintain integrated delivery schedules, resource profiles, and milestones in collaboration with the PMO team. Provide inputs to reporting packs (status, KPI updates, risks, decisions) and feed into wider programme governance. 5. People Leadership & Team Coordination Coordinate multidisciplinary engineers and analysts across hardware, software, cyber, and systems domains. Support onboarding, technical process training, and alignment to engineering ways of working. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Project Manager in Waterfall and Agile environments, preferably in the Defence sector (10-15 years). Excellent technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. High security discipline: understanding of classification constraints, regulatory frameworks, and secure delivery processes. Ability to operate flexibly in fast changing, ad hoc environments linked to shifting defence priorities. Strong understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies. Hands on project experience with both cloud technologies and RF communications. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Certification in project management (e.g., PMQ/PPQ, ChPP, MSP). Experience in regulated environments (e.g. defence, law enforcement). Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices. Additional Considerations: Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance (which comes with a 3 month notice period). As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 10 years. Due to the nature of the work, the majority will be conducted on customer sites, with only a small amount of remote working possible. Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in national security, defence, government, logistics and operations, transportation, and energy. What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work life balance. Reward Scheme Includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Access to Flexi time benefits Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: £73,700.00-£97,000.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos . click apply for full job details
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Description Technical Project Manager Leidos are a global leader in the integration and application of information technology, engineering, and science to solve the customers' most demanding challenges. We deliver mission-focused solutions including cloud services, enterprise IT solutions, data centre modernization, operational technology and cyber security including end-to-end cyber integration and high-grade encryption. Because of significant business growth in an exciting mission critical sector, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Technical PM based in the UK, working at customer sites in the Herefordshire region. This is a new opportunity to work with our expanding team. Your role in Leidos will involve working alongside our customers to solve some of their most complex and unique problems. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Project Manager to join our delivery teams, supporting a range of projects, from small electronic prototypes with embedded software to complex on prem and cloud systems projects. This role demands strong technical leadership, excellent communication skills, flexibility and a good understanding of engineering and testing practices. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Project Delivery & Governance Lead the delivery of technical projects ensuring adherence to agreed scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations. Apply Leidos PMO/PM standards, documentation, and governance practices, including risk, issue, and dependency management. Coordinate reviews, assurance gates, and engineering approvals in line with technical governance. Maintain robust project documentation including plans, schedules, technical assumptions, deliverables, and acceptance criteria. 2. Technical Oversight & Integration Work closely with engineering leads, technical authorities, and SMEs to ensure designs are aligned, feasible, and compliant with system and customer constraints. Support development, review, and traceability of requirements, designs, test approaches, and verification evidence. Identify technical risks early, coordinating mitigations, change impacts, and escalation where necessary. 3. Stakeholder Engagement (Customer & Internal) Act as the primary onsite interface with the customer, maintaining strong, trusted relationships. Communicate progress, blockers, and decisions clearly across customer and Leidos teams. Facilitate cross functional collaboration between engineering, PMO, commercial, security, and operational teams. 4. Planning, Reporting & Controls Develop and maintain integrated delivery schedules, resource profiles, and milestones in collaboration with the PMO team. Provide inputs to reporting packs (status, KPI updates, risks, decisions) and feed into wider programme governance. 5. People Leadership & Team Coordination Coordinate multidisciplinary engineers and analysts across hardware, software, cyber, and systems domains. Support onboarding, technical process training, and alignment to engineering ways of working. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Project Manager in Waterfall and Agile environments, preferably in the Defence sector (10-15 years). Excellent technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. High security discipline: understanding of classification constraints, regulatory frameworks, and secure delivery processes. Ability to operate flexibly in fast changing, ad hoc environments linked to shifting defence priorities. Strong understanding of Project Management principles and methodologies. Hands on project experience with both cloud technologies and RF communications. Desirable Qualifications & Experience Certification in project management (e.g., PMQ/PPQ, ChPP, MSP). Experience in regulated environments (e.g. defence, law enforcement). Exposure to DevOps and CI/CD practices. Additional Considerations: Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance (which comes with a 3 month notice period). As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 10 years. Due to the nature of the work, the majority will be conducted on customer sites, with only a small amount of remote working possible. Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in national security, defence, government, logistics and operations, transportation, and energy. What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work life balance. Reward Scheme Includes: Contributory Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Access to Flexi time benefits Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: £73,700.00-£97,000.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos . click apply for full job details
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Oakfield Secondary Provision based at either our: Shepshed site LE12 9DB, Loughborough site LE11 3DU , Glenfield site LE3 8BQ or our Hinkley site LE10 0PR Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours:34 hrs Term time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 24th February 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire's provision for primary and secondary school aged children who are at risk, or who have been permanently excluded from school. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people in the Secondary phase who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps About the Role To work as a member of the school attendance team to provide appropriate support primarily in relation to school/college attendance management. Our students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person who is creative, flexible, holistic, and has trauma-informed approach, to raise engagement and inspire our children to achieve remarkable outcomes. You will be at the heart of our mission, supporting us to engage our pupils and achieve high rates of attendance. The role would suit someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils. Key Responsibilities Teach and Inspire:To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil and family based interventions, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported. Support Reintegration:To run programmes for individuals or groups of parents to help develop their knowledge, confidence and capacity in the understanding of child development Collaborate with Agencies:To support and develop best practice through a range of methods, including the development and maintenance of information and training packs for parents Promote Inclusion:Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported. What We Offer Unique Learning Environment:Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different. Professional Development:Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training. Supportive Team:Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners. Make a Difference:Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people. Flexibility:Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: Equivalent to NVQ 3 level qualification or relevant experience Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a school, pupil referral unit or special school Experience of supporting pupils who have low attendance in school or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education. Experience of working with external agencies Experience in administration High standard of IT skills including software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office) Communication skills Reliability, Ability to maintain confidentiality In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. For more information or an informal discussion,please contact: Visits are strongly encouraged. Kevin Curtis- Assistant Headteacher Telephone - To contact me by email, please click here.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: Oakfield Secondary Provision based at either our: Shepshed site LE12 9DB, Loughborough site LE11 3DU , Glenfield site LE3 8BQ or our Hinkley site LE10 0PR Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) Working Hours:34 hrs Term time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 24th February 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire's provision for primary and secondary school aged children who are at risk, or who have been permanently excluded from school. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people in the Secondary phase who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps About the Role To work as a member of the school attendance team to provide appropriate support primarily in relation to school/college attendance management. Our students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person who is creative, flexible, holistic, and has trauma-informed approach, to raise engagement and inspire our children to achieve remarkable outcomes. You will be at the heart of our mission, supporting us to engage our pupils and achieve high rates of attendance. The role would suit someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils. Key Responsibilities Teach and Inspire:To assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of pupil and family based interventions, including identifying how the pupils can best be supported. Support Reintegration:To run programmes for individuals or groups of parents to help develop their knowledge, confidence and capacity in the understanding of child development Collaborate with Agencies:To support and develop best practice through a range of methods, including the development and maintenance of information and training packs for parents Promote Inclusion:Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported. What We Offer Unique Learning Environment:Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different. Professional Development:Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training. Supportive Team:Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners. Make a Difference:Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people. Flexibility:Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle. A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: Equivalent to NVQ 3 level qualification or relevant experience Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a school, pupil referral unit or special school Experience of supporting pupils who have low attendance in school or delivering interventions that remove barriers to education. Experience of working with external agencies Experience in administration High standard of IT skills including software packages (e.g. Microsoft Office) Communication skills Reliability, Ability to maintain confidentiality In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. For more information or an informal discussion,please contact: Visits are strongly encouraged. Kevin Curtis- Assistant Headteacher Telephone - To contact me by email, please click here.
Squires Garden Centre, Common Road, Stanmore, London, City of, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 00:00 Your primary responsibility will be to provide management support to the Gift Department. Working closely with the Garden Centre Manager to help the department to succeed. Rota: Full Time, 40hrs with alternate weekends Main duties and responsibilities Maintain good control over stock levels, including accurate ordering and stock clearance where necessary Co-operate fully with line management and Product Managers Take responsibility for the whole centre in the absence of the Manager Purchasing within the company product range within company guidelines Feed back on current and new products to optimise range and stock availability Close liaison with relevant Product Manager to ensure the optimum range and stock availability Use initiative to increase sales in their department Sales opportunities are generated through interaction with customers Standards of appearance are monitored and maintained Organises and allocates team and individual tasks, in line with customer service needs Queries and complaints handled with courtesy by all team members, and referred where necessary to the Manager and Product Manager To be successful in this role, we are looking for people Squire's is a family-owned group of 17 garden centres based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex, and Berkshire. Since 1936 the purpose of our business has been the happiness of those who work in it. We are committed to growing our business and to promoting the highest standards in horticulture, catering, and retail. We want our staff to enjoy working with us in a friendly, energetic customer focused environment. Rewards & Benefits We want our employees to be known for their friendliness, helpfulness, and good customer service, with their whole ethos being 'nothing is too much trouble for our customers'. In turn we will provide an extensive benefit package, please see below. Employee Discount - 50% in Restaurants and 20% in Garden Centre on joining, increasing to 25% after 2 years' service and 30% after 5 years' service. Holiday (including bank holidays) - 5.6 weeks on joining increasing to 6.2 weeks after 2 years' service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service. Bonus - Non-contractual bonus at Christmas, based on company profit (first year dependent on start date). Pension - Defined Contribution Pension Plan; company contributions where eligible following government criteria. Attendance - After one year's service and 100% attendance, one additional holiday day (pro-rata) is added. Made A Difference Scheme (M.A.D) - Monthly winners selections for outstanding customer service; winners receive a gift. Learning & Development - Opportunities to develop skills and confidence. Birthday - After 6 months' service, if your birthday falls on your contracted day, you may leave early (holiday policy rules apply). After 2 years' service, a £25 Squires gift voucher (pro rata for Cycle2work scheme - After 1 year's service, 25% to 39% saving on new cycling equipment, cost deducted from pay over 12 or 19 months. Child's first day at school - After 1 year's service, come in late and go home early on your child's first day of school. RHS Membership or a Tree/Shrub - After 1 year's service, choose one tree or shrub up to £50 retail value annually or £50 towards RHS membership. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - After 2 years, eligibility to join wellbeing resources. Retirement - After 15 years' service, contracted hours reduced by a fifth for the final 3 months while pay remains the same. Free Parking - Available to all employees in designated on-site parking areas.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Squires Garden Centre, Common Road, Stanmore, London, City of, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 00:00 Your primary responsibility will be to provide management support to the Gift Department. Working closely with the Garden Centre Manager to help the department to succeed. Rota: Full Time, 40hrs with alternate weekends Main duties and responsibilities Maintain good control over stock levels, including accurate ordering and stock clearance where necessary Co-operate fully with line management and Product Managers Take responsibility for the whole centre in the absence of the Manager Purchasing within the company product range within company guidelines Feed back on current and new products to optimise range and stock availability Close liaison with relevant Product Manager to ensure the optimum range and stock availability Use initiative to increase sales in their department Sales opportunities are generated through interaction with customers Standards of appearance are monitored and maintained Organises and allocates team and individual tasks, in line with customer service needs Queries and complaints handled with courtesy by all team members, and referred where necessary to the Manager and Product Manager To be successful in this role, we are looking for people Squire's is a family-owned group of 17 garden centres based in Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex, and Berkshire. Since 1936 the purpose of our business has been the happiness of those who work in it. We are committed to growing our business and to promoting the highest standards in horticulture, catering, and retail. We want our staff to enjoy working with us in a friendly, energetic customer focused environment. Rewards & Benefits We want our employees to be known for their friendliness, helpfulness, and good customer service, with their whole ethos being 'nothing is too much trouble for our customers'. In turn we will provide an extensive benefit package, please see below. Employee Discount - 50% in Restaurants and 20% in Garden Centre on joining, increasing to 25% after 2 years' service and 30% after 5 years' service. Holiday (including bank holidays) - 5.6 weeks on joining increasing to 6.2 weeks after 2 years' service and 6.6 weeks after 5 years' service. Bonus - Non-contractual bonus at Christmas, based on company profit (first year dependent on start date). Pension - Defined Contribution Pension Plan; company contributions where eligible following government criteria. Attendance - After one year's service and 100% attendance, one additional holiday day (pro-rata) is added. Made A Difference Scheme (M.A.D) - Monthly winners selections for outstanding customer service; winners receive a gift. Learning & Development - Opportunities to develop skills and confidence. Birthday - After 6 months' service, if your birthday falls on your contracted day, you may leave early (holiday policy rules apply). After 2 years' service, a £25 Squires gift voucher (pro rata for Cycle2work scheme - After 1 year's service, 25% to 39% saving on new cycling equipment, cost deducted from pay over 12 or 19 months. Child's first day at school - After 1 year's service, come in late and go home early on your child's first day of school. RHS Membership or a Tree/Shrub - After 1 year's service, choose one tree or shrub up to £50 retail value annually or £50 towards RHS membership. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - After 2 years, eligibility to join wellbeing resources. Retirement - After 15 years' service, contracted hours reduced by a fifth for the final 3 months while pay remains the same. Free Parking - Available to all employees in designated on-site parking areas.
Simplyhealth Funding Services (SFS) sits at the heart of our ambition to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK. SFS is responsible for the Group's financing strategy, operational delivery, and lender partnerships - enabling customers to fund the care they need, when they need it. As we expand our role in UK healthcare, the ability to offer simple, fair and compliant financial products is critical to our future. This role leads both the strategic direction of funding across the Group and the operational management of the SFS function which will include evolving our systems and processes, ready for the next phase of growth. As Head of Funding Services, you'll report to the Corporate Finance Director and take ownership of building a multi-lender, multi-product financing strategy that underpins our Group ambition. You will also oversee the SFS Operations team, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, streamlined onboarding of Appointed Representatives (ARs) and Introducer Appointed Representatives (IARs), and scalable operational processes capable of supporting new markets and increased volume. What you'll do In this role, you'll shape and lead the future of financing across Simplyhealth. You'll build and own an ambitious three-year growth model designed to transform Funding Services into a revenue stream for the Group, helping us unlock new ways for customers to access the care they need. You'll take the reins on our financing strategy - owning relationships with providers such as consumer lenders, building a multi-lender panel that strengthens resilience, boosts competitiveness, and opens the door to innovative funding structures. Your work will span forward flow arrangements, embedded finance opportunities, and evaluating potential partners or acquisitions that accelerate our ambitions. Alongside this, you'll play a leading role in designing, testing and scaling new credit propositions. Working closely with our Foundry team, you'll run test and learn pilots, refine propositions based on real world data, and prepare them for mass market launch. You'll bring a deep understanding of the UK credit landscape and emerging regulation to ensure our products are both compliant and commercially compelling. You'll also provide the leadership and oversight needed to strengthen the operational foundations of SFS. That includes guiding the SFS Operations team through a period of change, and ensuring we have the controls, processes and infrastructure needed to grow with confidence. From AR / IAR onboarding and due diligence to customer oversight and regulatory responsibilities such as Consumer Duty and financial promotions, you'll ensure our operations are robust, scalable and ready for the future. Finally, you'll act as a trusted partner across the organisation - collaborating with leaders in our Health Plan and Denplan lines of business, as well as Group functions including Finance, Internal Audit and More. You'll influence Executive and Board level conversations, shape strategy, and provide clear, insightful reporting to the SFS Board on progress, risks and opportunities. In short, you'll be the driving force behind both the strategic vision and operational success of Simplyhealth Funding Services.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Simplyhealth Funding Services (SFS) sits at the heart of our ambition to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK. SFS is responsible for the Group's financing strategy, operational delivery, and lender partnerships - enabling customers to fund the care they need, when they need it. As we expand our role in UK healthcare, the ability to offer simple, fair and compliant financial products is critical to our future. This role leads both the strategic direction of funding across the Group and the operational management of the SFS function which will include evolving our systems and processes, ready for the next phase of growth. As Head of Funding Services, you'll report to the Corporate Finance Director and take ownership of building a multi-lender, multi-product financing strategy that underpins our Group ambition. You will also oversee the SFS Operations team, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, streamlined onboarding of Appointed Representatives (ARs) and Introducer Appointed Representatives (IARs), and scalable operational processes capable of supporting new markets and increased volume. What you'll do In this role, you'll shape and lead the future of financing across Simplyhealth. You'll build and own an ambitious three-year growth model designed to transform Funding Services into a revenue stream for the Group, helping us unlock new ways for customers to access the care they need. You'll take the reins on our financing strategy - owning relationships with providers such as consumer lenders, building a multi-lender panel that strengthens resilience, boosts competitiveness, and opens the door to innovative funding structures. Your work will span forward flow arrangements, embedded finance opportunities, and evaluating potential partners or acquisitions that accelerate our ambitions. Alongside this, you'll play a leading role in designing, testing and scaling new credit propositions. Working closely with our Foundry team, you'll run test and learn pilots, refine propositions based on real world data, and prepare them for mass market launch. You'll bring a deep understanding of the UK credit landscape and emerging regulation to ensure our products are both compliant and commercially compelling. You'll also provide the leadership and oversight needed to strengthen the operational foundations of SFS. That includes guiding the SFS Operations team through a period of change, and ensuring we have the controls, processes and infrastructure needed to grow with confidence. From AR / IAR onboarding and due diligence to customer oversight and regulatory responsibilities such as Consumer Duty and financial promotions, you'll ensure our operations are robust, scalable and ready for the future. Finally, you'll act as a trusted partner across the organisation - collaborating with leaders in our Health Plan and Denplan lines of business, as well as Group functions including Finance, Internal Audit and More. You'll influence Executive and Board level conversations, shape strategy, and provide clear, insightful reporting to the SFS Board on progress, risks and opportunities. In short, you'll be the driving force behind both the strategic vision and operational success of Simplyhealth Funding Services.
About This Role: As the Senior Marketing Manager you will play a pivotal role in leading the brand and customer engagement planning process. You will guide the brand team in executing strategies and key programs as outlined in the annual operating and customer engagement plans. Your work will be instrumental in fulfilling our Mission of being Catalysts for Change and realizing our Vision of first-choice patient access to our medicines. Collaborating closely with the Commercial Therapy Area Lead, you will adopt a cooperative approach by leveraging internal and external insights to deliver strategic and operational elements. Your role as the implementation owner of the annual plan involves seamless execution in partnership with the cross-functional team, ensuring timely delivery within budget and adapting to changes based on customer and team feedback. This is a hybrid role, with 50% of each week to be spent on site at our offices in Maidenhead. What You'll Do: Partner in the development and delivery of the annual brand and customer plans. Develop and create tactical plans for multichannel customer experiences. Lead strategic plan elements as defined by the Commercial Therapy Area Lead. Implement creative promotional plans through internal teams and external agencies. Collaborate with above-market teams to localize campaign elements. Manage projects, budgets, suppliers, and program milestones effectively. Motivate and brief the sales force to ensure successful promotional plan implementation. Drive cross-functional collaboration for insight-led planning. Align with stakeholders above market for best practice exchange. Manage budget tracking and rephasing with the Commercial Therapy Area Lead. Ensure commercial and project delivery to meet financial and performance standards. Collaborate on designing and implementing the cross-functional plan. Who You Are: You are someone who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment, bringing passion for effective marketing strategies and customer engagement. Your proactive nature and strategic agility allow you to anticipate market needs and act with initiative. You possess strong communication skills, enabling you to ask insightful questions and motivate both internal and external stakeholders. Your ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with keen analytical and problem-solving skills sets you apart. You are results-oriented, with a proven track record of success, and you have a deep interest in omnichannel marketing and a strong grasp of the science behind our products. Required Skills: Strong and proven years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with pharmaceutical brand management experience. Undergraduate degree strongly preferred, preferably in the sciences. Successful development and implementation of marketing strategies. Experience in market research, brand planning, forecasting. Strong interest in omnichannel marketing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Business and commercial acumen. Ability to handle multiple tasks and project management skills. Strong self-leadership ability. Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific concepts. Preferred Skills: Experience with prelaunch / launch activities. Experience in portfolio management. Strategic agility and innovative thinking. Influencing skills to motivate internal and external stakeholders.Job Level: Management# are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. to learn more about our DE&I efforts.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. Scam Advisory: Please be cautious of scam recruitment offers claiming to be from Biogen. All legitimate correspondence from a Biogen employee will come from a email account. Learn more about scams and fraudulent job postings .
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
About This Role: As the Senior Marketing Manager you will play a pivotal role in leading the brand and customer engagement planning process. You will guide the brand team in executing strategies and key programs as outlined in the annual operating and customer engagement plans. Your work will be instrumental in fulfilling our Mission of being Catalysts for Change and realizing our Vision of first-choice patient access to our medicines. Collaborating closely with the Commercial Therapy Area Lead, you will adopt a cooperative approach by leveraging internal and external insights to deliver strategic and operational elements. Your role as the implementation owner of the annual plan involves seamless execution in partnership with the cross-functional team, ensuring timely delivery within budget and adapting to changes based on customer and team feedback. This is a hybrid role, with 50% of each week to be spent on site at our offices in Maidenhead. What You'll Do: Partner in the development and delivery of the annual brand and customer plans. Develop and create tactical plans for multichannel customer experiences. Lead strategic plan elements as defined by the Commercial Therapy Area Lead. Implement creative promotional plans through internal teams and external agencies. Collaborate with above-market teams to localize campaign elements. Manage projects, budgets, suppliers, and program milestones effectively. Motivate and brief the sales force to ensure successful promotional plan implementation. Drive cross-functional collaboration for insight-led planning. Align with stakeholders above market for best practice exchange. Manage budget tracking and rephasing with the Commercial Therapy Area Lead. Ensure commercial and project delivery to meet financial and performance standards. Collaborate on designing and implementing the cross-functional plan. Who You Are: You are someone who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment, bringing passion for effective marketing strategies and customer engagement. Your proactive nature and strategic agility allow you to anticipate market needs and act with initiative. You possess strong communication skills, enabling you to ask insightful questions and motivate both internal and external stakeholders. Your ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with keen analytical and problem-solving skills sets you apart. You are results-oriented, with a proven track record of success, and you have a deep interest in omnichannel marketing and a strong grasp of the science behind our products. Required Skills: Strong and proven years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with pharmaceutical brand management experience. Undergraduate degree strongly preferred, preferably in the sciences. Successful development and implementation of marketing strategies. Experience in market research, brand planning, forecasting. Strong interest in omnichannel marketing. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Business and commercial acumen. Ability to handle multiple tasks and project management skills. Strong self-leadership ability. Ability to understand and communicate complex scientific concepts. Preferred Skills: Experience with prelaunch / launch activities. Experience in portfolio management. Strategic agility and innovative thinking. Influencing skills to motivate internal and external stakeholders.Job Level: Management# are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. to learn more about our DE&I efforts.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives. Scam Advisory: Please be cautious of scam recruitment offers claiming to be from Biogen. All legitimate correspondence from a Biogen employee will come from a email account. Learn more about scams and fraudulent job postings .
Are you looking for a Reception teacher role to start this April 2026? Would you like to work in a Primary school with that is graded Good with Outstanding features? Would you like to work in the Wandsworth borough in a Primary school with excellent local transport links? April 2026 Start 1 Year Fixed Term Contract with opportunity to become permanent Borough of Wandsworth 2 Form Entry School Federated School with excellent CPD opportunities Inner London Pay Scale Academics are currently working with this fantastic Primary school in Wandsworth to appoint an experienced Reception Teacher to join their team from April 2026. This very well organised Primary school is based in very close proximity to a local station offering excellent transport links right across London. The Head teacher has been in situ for the last 3 years and along with his stable senior leadership team they have made the school a welcoming and has made a huge impact on the school creating a warm, friendly teaching environment for staff who enjoy teaching fun, productive lesson from an enriched curriculum. Children join the early years department with skills below the national average but quickly develop due to excellent teaching and a brilliant EYFS department designed to encourage indoor and outdoor activity. The teaching team pride themselves on excellent relationships with parents and carers to ensure their children get the best possible education for their little learners! If you are looking for a positive, well-resourced EYFS department to join this year then please get in touch today to book your interview. Interviews will be arranged for next week with the successful Reception Teacher joining the team this September. Applications would be most welcome from M2 to UPS1 Reception teachers who have an excellent understanding of EYFS curriculum and would like to be part of this very successful teaching team! To book your interview please get in touch with a copy of your CV, let's get your new April teaching role sorted today! Interviews will be booked w/c 2nd March.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Are you looking for a Reception teacher role to start this April 2026? Would you like to work in a Primary school with that is graded Good with Outstanding features? Would you like to work in the Wandsworth borough in a Primary school with excellent local transport links? April 2026 Start 1 Year Fixed Term Contract with opportunity to become permanent Borough of Wandsworth 2 Form Entry School Federated School with excellent CPD opportunities Inner London Pay Scale Academics are currently working with this fantastic Primary school in Wandsworth to appoint an experienced Reception Teacher to join their team from April 2026. This very well organised Primary school is based in very close proximity to a local station offering excellent transport links right across London. The Head teacher has been in situ for the last 3 years and along with his stable senior leadership team they have made the school a welcoming and has made a huge impact on the school creating a warm, friendly teaching environment for staff who enjoy teaching fun, productive lesson from an enriched curriculum. Children join the early years department with skills below the national average but quickly develop due to excellent teaching and a brilliant EYFS department designed to encourage indoor and outdoor activity. The teaching team pride themselves on excellent relationships with parents and carers to ensure their children get the best possible education for their little learners! If you are looking for a positive, well-resourced EYFS department to join this year then please get in touch today to book your interview. Interviews will be arranged for next week with the successful Reception Teacher joining the team this September. Applications would be most welcome from M2 to UPS1 Reception teachers who have an excellent understanding of EYFS curriculum and would like to be part of this very successful teaching team! To book your interview please get in touch with a copy of your CV, let's get your new April teaching role sorted today! Interviews will be booked w/c 2nd March.
Simplyhealth Funding Services (SFS) sits at the heart of our ambition to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK. SFS is responsible for the Group's financing strategy, operational delivery, and lender partnerships - enabling customers to fund the care they need, when they need it. As we expand our role in UK healthcare, the ability to offer simple, fair and compliant financial products is critical to our future. This role leads both the strategic direction of funding across the Group and the operational management of the SFS function which will include evolving our systems and processes, ready for the next phase of growth. As Head of Funding Services, you'll report to the Corporate Finance Director and take ownership of building a multi-lender, multi-product financing strategy that underpins our Group ambition. You will also oversee the SFS Operations team, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, streamlined onboarding of Appointed Representatives (ARs) and Introducer Appointed Representatives (IARs), and scalable operational processes capable of supporting new markets and increased volume. What you'll do In this role, you'll shape and lead the future of financing across Simplyhealth. You'll build and own an ambitious three-year growth model designed to transform Funding Services into a revenue stream for the Group, helping us unlock new ways for customers to access the care they need. You'll take the reins on our financing strategy - owning relationships with providers such as consumer lenders, building a multi-lender panel that strengthens resilience, boosts competitiveness, and opens the door to innovative funding structures. Your work will span forward flow arrangements, embedded finance opportunities, and evaluating potential partners or acquisitions that accelerate our ambitions. Alongside this, you'll play a leading role in designing, testing and scaling new credit propositions. Working closely with our Foundry team, you'll run test and learn pilots, refine propositions based on real world data, and prepare them for mass market launch. You'll bring a deep understanding of the UK credit landscape and emerging regulation to ensure our products are both compliant and commercially compelling. You'll also provide the leadership and oversight needed to strengthen the operational foundations of SFS. That includes guiding the SFS Operations team through a period of change, and ensuring we have the controls, processes and infrastructure needed to grow with confidence. From AR / IAR onboarding and due diligence to customer oversight and regulatory responsibilities such as Consumer Duty and financial promotions, you'll ensure our operations are robust, scalable and ready for the future. Finally, you'll act as a trusted partner across the organisation - collaborating with leaders in our Health Plan and Denplan lines of business, as well as Group functions including Finance, Internal Audit and More. You'll influence Executive and Board level conversations, shape strategy, and provide clear, insightful reporting to the SFS Board on progress, risks and opportunities. In short, you'll be the driving force behind both the strategic vision and operational success of Simplyhealth Funding Services.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Simplyhealth Funding Services (SFS) sits at the heart of our ambition to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK. SFS is responsible for the Group's financing strategy, operational delivery, and lender partnerships - enabling customers to fund the care they need, when they need it. As we expand our role in UK healthcare, the ability to offer simple, fair and compliant financial products is critical to our future. This role leads both the strategic direction of funding across the Group and the operational management of the SFS function which will include evolving our systems and processes, ready for the next phase of growth. As Head of Funding Services, you'll report to the Corporate Finance Director and take ownership of building a multi-lender, multi-product financing strategy that underpins our Group ambition. You will also oversee the SFS Operations team, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, streamlined onboarding of Appointed Representatives (ARs) and Introducer Appointed Representatives (IARs), and scalable operational processes capable of supporting new markets and increased volume. What you'll do In this role, you'll shape and lead the future of financing across Simplyhealth. You'll build and own an ambitious three-year growth model designed to transform Funding Services into a revenue stream for the Group, helping us unlock new ways for customers to access the care they need. You'll take the reins on our financing strategy - owning relationships with providers such as consumer lenders, building a multi-lender panel that strengthens resilience, boosts competitiveness, and opens the door to innovative funding structures. Your work will span forward flow arrangements, embedded finance opportunities, and evaluating potential partners or acquisitions that accelerate our ambitions. Alongside this, you'll play a leading role in designing, testing and scaling new credit propositions. Working closely with our Foundry team, you'll run test and learn pilots, refine propositions based on real world data, and prepare them for mass market launch. You'll bring a deep understanding of the UK credit landscape and emerging regulation to ensure our products are both compliant and commercially compelling. You'll also provide the leadership and oversight needed to strengthen the operational foundations of SFS. That includes guiding the SFS Operations team through a period of change, and ensuring we have the controls, processes and infrastructure needed to grow with confidence. From AR / IAR onboarding and due diligence to customer oversight and regulatory responsibilities such as Consumer Duty and financial promotions, you'll ensure our operations are robust, scalable and ready for the future. Finally, you'll act as a trusted partner across the organisation - collaborating with leaders in our Health Plan and Denplan lines of business, as well as Group functions including Finance, Internal Audit and More. You'll influence Executive and Board level conversations, shape strategy, and provide clear, insightful reporting to the SFS Board on progress, risks and opportunities. In short, you'll be the driving force behind both the strategic vision and operational success of Simplyhealth Funding Services.
Director, Global Strategic Operational Excellence page is loaded Director, Global Strategic Operational Excellencelocations: Blackburn, Lancashiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-08547Founded in 1975, with its head office in Blackburn, England, PPE operates manufacturing facilities in the UK and the US, plus sales offices and Channel Partner networks across the US, Europe and Asia.PPE manufactures high-performance O-rings and sealing components using advanced elastomer materials and precision designs that extend equipment life.Seals are critical to the function of industrial systems, and PPE's solutions are trusted in the most demanding environments.Today, PPE offers over 200 elastomer grades used globally across industries such as oil & gas, chemical processing, food and pharma manufacturing, marine and power generation, aerospace, and semiconductors.The company's success is built on the continual development of new elastomer materials combined with exceptional levels of customer service and technical support. Who is IDEX and PPE Precision Polymer Engineering Precision Polymer Engineering Ltd (PPE) is a leading provider of high-performance O-rings, technical rubber moldings and sealing solutions to a diverse range of industries around the world and are part of the IDEX Corporation. IDEX Corporation is an applied solutions provider serving niche markets worldwide. Key markets include process industry and infrastructure related applications, life science and medical technologies, industrial and municipal fire and rescue, and equipment associated with the retail dispensing of architectural paints and coatings. From leak detection within water infrastructure to enabling the push towards personalized medicine, IDEX is a leader in creating enabling technology and improving business prospects for a diverse customer set across the globe. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reporting directly to the President, this important role sits on the SLT and will create and deliver a strategic plan for the application of IDEX Lean Tools and methodologies linked directly to PPE's strategic objectives - this individual will drive measurable results using 2 different skills sets: Strategic Operations and Continuous Improvement. Strategic Operations will involve partnering with the organization to identify, justify, approve, plan and implement large scale operational improvements (e.g. expansions, vertical integrations, capability alignment, investments etc.) in a global setting. Additionally, this team member will be responsible for driving the adoption and utilization of the IDEX operating model and continuous improvement model. They will work closely with key company stakeholders to drive critical programs and activities across the company and will lead the process of engaging and empowering team members to identify, understand, and implement sustainable process improvements. The role will also lead and drive the VIP (Value Improvement Program) globally.The role will peer with Operations, R&D, Engineering, Finance and our Commercial Leads in the Semi-Conductor, Energy (Oil & gas) and Industrial sectors. The role will use the IDEX toolbox to drive operational improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost through their teams located in Blackburn and Brenham. The role will provide hands on coaching and mentoring for the business functions and employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Gains a solid understanding of the Company's key initiatives, competitive priorities, accountabilities and ensures linkage of strategy and continuous improvement efforts with these goals. Act as a business partner with operations & functional management, to identify large, strategic, game changing opportunities to drive simplicity, scale and profitability. Support Operational projects through project plan development, results tracking and leading and coaching site leaders and their teams through project execution process. Utilize Lean, Practical Problem Solving and CI tools to lead the organization in data-based decision making and driving actions to generate measurable improvement driving behavioral change across sites through CI tools, methodology and coaching. Deliver effective Continuous Improvement training and coaching and programs to help increase team capability and awareness of the Continuous Improvement tools. The training should be tailored to meet organizational needs and priorities. Advocate for the 8020 mindset and act as a practitioner of the 8020 tools (IDEX toolbox) Facilitate improvement events, building and leading focused and empowered teams to address systemic problems. Diagnose process improvement and operational opportunities that will deliver breakthrough financial results. Develop and implement a business communication plan for process improvement efforts. Serve as subject matter expert for CI Methodology, CI Tools and the implementation of Daily Process controls to drive operational improvements. Actively participate in benchmarking to identify, translate and promote best practices that can be applied at the sites. Communicate, track, and report on project progress, results, and deviations from the project plans with key stakeholders through PPE's Balanced Scorecard approach each months business review. Organize regular meetings with key stakeholders to share project status updates, define next steps in order to raise the performance bar, review pans to deliver sustainable SQDCSM improvements. Promote the transformation from a reactive organizational culture to one that is more preventative and predictable, utilizing data driven decision-making, sustainable actions, and the Continuous Improvement tools. Create analysis, data gathering, and validations methods for business analytics. Support Goal Deployment Action Plans and improvement targets for the business. Develop and participate in Rewards and Recognition programs to promote the use of Continuous improvement and recognizing team successes. Ensure deliverables support the 4-P's. People (Safety, Retention, Increased Engagement and Empowerment), Products (consistency in products, quality of products, reliability of service), Profitability (support the attainment of key initiatives and improved competitive results), Planet (support the green initiatives). Coach and mentor CI team, leading by example and building trust and credibility. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business, engineering discipline, or technical degree. 7-10 years of experience (Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Operations). Must have high operations process knowledge. Travel 25-50% to support CI Initiatives and Strategic projects. Must possess knowledge of LEAN principles, Problem Solving Tools (RCA, DMAIC), Six Sigma, TQM, TPM and SPC. Combination of business, interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills. Strong leadership skills in leading teams of people with strong sense of teamwork with high level of individual contribution. Self-starter and motivated by challenge with willingness to promote and drive change. Ability to learn new concepts, combine with common sense, and effectively apply to problem solving. Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills and able to communicate and work with teams at all organizational levels from Senior management to shop floor. Good understanding of ERP systems ideally with direct experience with JDE. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Analytical thinker, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment. Experience in developing and leading high-performance cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes with internal and external teams and developing team members, inspiring people to do their best work. Anticipate
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Director, Global Strategic Operational Excellence page is loaded Director, Global Strategic Operational Excellencelocations: Blackburn, Lancashiretime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-08547Founded in 1975, with its head office in Blackburn, England, PPE operates manufacturing facilities in the UK and the US, plus sales offices and Channel Partner networks across the US, Europe and Asia.PPE manufactures high-performance O-rings and sealing components using advanced elastomer materials and precision designs that extend equipment life.Seals are critical to the function of industrial systems, and PPE's solutions are trusted in the most demanding environments.Today, PPE offers over 200 elastomer grades used globally across industries such as oil & gas, chemical processing, food and pharma manufacturing, marine and power generation, aerospace, and semiconductors.The company's success is built on the continual development of new elastomer materials combined with exceptional levels of customer service and technical support. Who is IDEX and PPE Precision Polymer Engineering Precision Polymer Engineering Ltd (PPE) is a leading provider of high-performance O-rings, technical rubber moldings and sealing solutions to a diverse range of industries around the world and are part of the IDEX Corporation. IDEX Corporation is an applied solutions provider serving niche markets worldwide. Key markets include process industry and infrastructure related applications, life science and medical technologies, industrial and municipal fire and rescue, and equipment associated with the retail dispensing of architectural paints and coatings. From leak detection within water infrastructure to enabling the push towards personalized medicine, IDEX is a leader in creating enabling technology and improving business prospects for a diverse customer set across the globe. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reporting directly to the President, this important role sits on the SLT and will create and deliver a strategic plan for the application of IDEX Lean Tools and methodologies linked directly to PPE's strategic objectives - this individual will drive measurable results using 2 different skills sets: Strategic Operations and Continuous Improvement. Strategic Operations will involve partnering with the organization to identify, justify, approve, plan and implement large scale operational improvements (e.g. expansions, vertical integrations, capability alignment, investments etc.) in a global setting. Additionally, this team member will be responsible for driving the adoption and utilization of the IDEX operating model and continuous improvement model. They will work closely with key company stakeholders to drive critical programs and activities across the company and will lead the process of engaging and empowering team members to identify, understand, and implement sustainable process improvements. The role will also lead and drive the VIP (Value Improvement Program) globally.The role will peer with Operations, R&D, Engineering, Finance and our Commercial Leads in the Semi-Conductor, Energy (Oil & gas) and Industrial sectors. The role will use the IDEX toolbox to drive operational improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost through their teams located in Blackburn and Brenham. The role will provide hands on coaching and mentoring for the business functions and employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Gains a solid understanding of the Company's key initiatives, competitive priorities, accountabilities and ensures linkage of strategy and continuous improvement efforts with these goals. Act as a business partner with operations & functional management, to identify large, strategic, game changing opportunities to drive simplicity, scale and profitability. Support Operational projects through project plan development, results tracking and leading and coaching site leaders and their teams through project execution process. Utilize Lean, Practical Problem Solving and CI tools to lead the organization in data-based decision making and driving actions to generate measurable improvement driving behavioral change across sites through CI tools, methodology and coaching. Deliver effective Continuous Improvement training and coaching and programs to help increase team capability and awareness of the Continuous Improvement tools. The training should be tailored to meet organizational needs and priorities. Advocate for the 8020 mindset and act as a practitioner of the 8020 tools (IDEX toolbox) Facilitate improvement events, building and leading focused and empowered teams to address systemic problems. Diagnose process improvement and operational opportunities that will deliver breakthrough financial results. Develop and implement a business communication plan for process improvement efforts. Serve as subject matter expert for CI Methodology, CI Tools and the implementation of Daily Process controls to drive operational improvements. Actively participate in benchmarking to identify, translate and promote best practices that can be applied at the sites. Communicate, track, and report on project progress, results, and deviations from the project plans with key stakeholders through PPE's Balanced Scorecard approach each months business review. Organize regular meetings with key stakeholders to share project status updates, define next steps in order to raise the performance bar, review pans to deliver sustainable SQDCSM improvements. Promote the transformation from a reactive organizational culture to one that is more preventative and predictable, utilizing data driven decision-making, sustainable actions, and the Continuous Improvement tools. Create analysis, data gathering, and validations methods for business analytics. Support Goal Deployment Action Plans and improvement targets for the business. Develop and participate in Rewards and Recognition programs to promote the use of Continuous improvement and recognizing team successes. Ensure deliverables support the 4-P's. People (Safety, Retention, Increased Engagement and Empowerment), Products (consistency in products, quality of products, reliability of service), Profitability (support the attainment of key initiatives and improved competitive results), Planet (support the green initiatives). Coach and mentor CI team, leading by example and building trust and credibility. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business, engineering discipline, or technical degree. 7-10 years of experience (Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Operations). Must have high operations process knowledge. Travel 25-50% to support CI Initiatives and Strategic projects. Must possess knowledge of LEAN principles, Problem Solving Tools (RCA, DMAIC), Six Sigma, TQM, TPM and SPC. Combination of business, interpersonal, technical, and analytical skills. Strong leadership skills in leading teams of people with strong sense of teamwork with high level of individual contribution. Self-starter and motivated by challenge with willingness to promote and drive change. Ability to learn new concepts, combine with common sense, and effectively apply to problem solving. Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills and able to communicate and work with teams at all organizational levels from Senior management to shop floor. Good understanding of ERP systems ideally with direct experience with JDE. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Analytical thinker, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment. Experience in developing and leading high-performance cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes with internal and external teams and developing team members, inspiring people to do their best work. Anticipate
Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be working with Springboard, a nationally recognised charity supporting people into sustainable careers in hospitality, leisure and tourism, to recruit a Fundraising Manager. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, this role will play a central part in developing Springboard's fundraising pipeline, with a strong focus on bid writing, trusts and foundations, and public funding, while supporting wider relationship management and internal stakeholder engagement. Job Title: Fundraising Manager Organisation: Springboard Charity Salary: 40,000 Location: London (hybrid working, remote considered) Contract: Permanent, Full-time and Part-time considered Closing date: Monday 16th February 2026 Required: CV and Cover Letter About Springboard Springboard exists to futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality and tourism across the UK. They promote the industry as a great place to work to the next generation; they attract more than 5,000 people into work in the industry each year, giving young people and those facing challenges help by providing skills to launch their career and help them find sustainable work in the industry Job Responsibilities: To identify and develop strong funding opportunities, contributing to income forecasting, pipeline development and fundraising strategy To draft and submit high-quality regional and national bids and tenders, including trusts and foundations, targeted public funding opportunities and corporate income where appropriate To spend approximately 50% of the role on bid writing, developing a sustainable funding pipeline aligned to Springboard's strategic priorities To support the Head of Fundraising with account management, internal and external relationship building and reporting To help oversee fundraising systems, pipelines and KPIs, supporting the effective operation of a growing fundraising team To facilitate internal and external stakeholder meetings relating to funding design, delivery, budgets and reporting To prepare proposals, reports and supporting documentation to a consistently high standard To cultivate and steward relationships with funders and supporters, encouraging repeat and increased giving Skills and Experience: Proven experience of successful bid writing, ideally across trusts and foundations and/or public funding Comfortable managing mid-level applications ( 10,000+) and contributing to larger, multi-year bids Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail Ability to analyse data, interrogate Excel spreadsheets and prepare budgets and forecasts Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements Confident, proactive and eager to learn, with a genuine desire to take on responsibility and develop as a fundraising manager This role would suit an ambitious fundraiser who enjoys bid writing, wants exposure to a broad range of income streams, and is keen to grow into greater responsibility within a supportive, high-performing team. If you would like to find out more or apply, please contact Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants. We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to creating innovation and driving meaningful impact. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Merrifield Consultants is delighted to be working with Springboard, a nationally recognised charity supporting people into sustainable careers in hospitality, leisure and tourism, to recruit a Fundraising Manager. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, this role will play a central part in developing Springboard's fundraising pipeline, with a strong focus on bid writing, trusts and foundations, and public funding, while supporting wider relationship management and internal stakeholder engagement. Job Title: Fundraising Manager Organisation: Springboard Charity Salary: 40,000 Location: London (hybrid working, remote considered) Contract: Permanent, Full-time and Part-time considered Closing date: Monday 16th February 2026 Required: CV and Cover Letter About Springboard Springboard exists to futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality and tourism across the UK. They promote the industry as a great place to work to the next generation; they attract more than 5,000 people into work in the industry each year, giving young people and those facing challenges help by providing skills to launch their career and help them find sustainable work in the industry Job Responsibilities: To identify and develop strong funding opportunities, contributing to income forecasting, pipeline development and fundraising strategy To draft and submit high-quality regional and national bids and tenders, including trusts and foundations, targeted public funding opportunities and corporate income where appropriate To spend approximately 50% of the role on bid writing, developing a sustainable funding pipeline aligned to Springboard's strategic priorities To support the Head of Fundraising with account management, internal and external relationship building and reporting To help oversee fundraising systems, pipelines and KPIs, supporting the effective operation of a growing fundraising team To facilitate internal and external stakeholder meetings relating to funding design, delivery, budgets and reporting To prepare proposals, reports and supporting documentation to a consistently high standard To cultivate and steward relationships with funders and supporters, encouraging repeat and increased giving Skills and Experience: Proven experience of successful bid writing, ideally across trusts and foundations and/or public funding Comfortable managing mid-level applications ( 10,000+) and contributing to larger, multi-year bids Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail Ability to analyse data, interrogate Excel spreadsheets and prepare budgets and forecasts Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements Confident, proactive and eager to learn, with a genuine desire to take on responsibility and develop as a fundraising manager This role would suit an ambitious fundraiser who enjoys bid writing, wants exposure to a broad range of income streams, and is keen to grow into greater responsibility within a supportive, high-performing team. If you would like to find out more or apply, please contact Stuart Milliner at Merrifield Consultants. We are committed to ethical recruitment practices and creating an inclusive recruitment process. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority communities. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to creating innovation and driving meaningful impact. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design At the University of Bath, engineering and design sit at the heart of our academic identity and our ambitions for the decade ahead. As we develop Strategy 2036, our framework for global excellence, outstanding people, and high-impact research and education, we are seeking a Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & Design to lead that agenda from the front. This appointment comes at a pivotal moment. With a new institutional strategy taking shape and significant opportunities ahead in research, education, and global engagement, the Faculty is well positioned for its next phase, and it now needs the right leader to drive it forward. About the Faculty The Faculty of Engineering & Design is one of Bath's largest and most distinguished academic communities, comprising four top-performing departments: Architecture & Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Home to approximately 3,000 students and over 300 staff, with student entry standards among the highest in the UK. Research is organised around three large-scale themes (digital, health, and sustainability) delivered through a network of interdisciplinary centres, including IAAPS at the Bristol & Bath Science Park, alongside centres specialising in bioengineering, climate adaptation, sustainable energy, and advanced manufacturing. About the Role As Dean, you will hold three distinct and equally important leadership responsibilities: Faculty Leader: setting direction, shaping culture, and driving performance; raising research quality, building a compelling educational offer, championing commercialisation, and creating an environment where exceptional people do their best work. Academic Executive: working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost on strategic planning, budget setting, student number targets, and KPI delivery, with direct accountability for the Faculty's financial sustainability. Institutional Leader: sitting on the University Executive Board from day one, contributing to Bath's wider institutional strategy and policy beyond the Faculty. Key priorities include developing a compelling and diverse educational offer; enhancing research performance and commercialisation; growing global engagement and transnational education; strengthening culture, equality, diversity and inclusion; and ensuring strong financial management. About You You will bring academic and/or professional qualifications relevant to the Faculty, with the credibility to lead a top-performing engineering community. You will have a proven record of leadership in higher education, motivating and developing academic and professional staff in an open, inclusive, and collaborative style. You will be an exceptional communicator, confident across a wide range of audiences, with a track record of leading change and delivering strategic results. A sound understanding of the national and international higher education landscape is essential. Why Bath? Bath is distinctive: compact, campus-based, and cohesive. It is a place where leaders see strategy become reality. You will join at a moment of genuine momentum, working alongside a Vice-Chancellor who is an engineer, a Provost deeply invested in Faculty performance, and a senior leadership team committed to excellence. This is a role with real autonomy: trusted to lead, empowered to act, and supported to succeed. Further Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Aswin Satheesh Raju, Talent Acquisition Researcher. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 31 March 2026. Interviews will be held on 1 May 2026.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design At the University of Bath, engineering and design sit at the heart of our academic identity and our ambitions for the decade ahead. As we develop Strategy 2036, our framework for global excellence, outstanding people, and high-impact research and education, we are seeking a Dean of the Faculty of Engineering & Design to lead that agenda from the front. This appointment comes at a pivotal moment. With a new institutional strategy taking shape and significant opportunities ahead in research, education, and global engagement, the Faculty is well positioned for its next phase, and it now needs the right leader to drive it forward. About the Faculty The Faculty of Engineering & Design is one of Bath's largest and most distinguished academic communities, comprising four top-performing departments: Architecture & Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Home to approximately 3,000 students and over 300 staff, with student entry standards among the highest in the UK. Research is organised around three large-scale themes (digital, health, and sustainability) delivered through a network of interdisciplinary centres, including IAAPS at the Bristol & Bath Science Park, alongside centres specialising in bioengineering, climate adaptation, sustainable energy, and advanced manufacturing. About the Role As Dean, you will hold three distinct and equally important leadership responsibilities: Faculty Leader: setting direction, shaping culture, and driving performance; raising research quality, building a compelling educational offer, championing commercialisation, and creating an environment where exceptional people do their best work. Academic Executive: working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost on strategic planning, budget setting, student number targets, and KPI delivery, with direct accountability for the Faculty's financial sustainability. Institutional Leader: sitting on the University Executive Board from day one, contributing to Bath's wider institutional strategy and policy beyond the Faculty. Key priorities include developing a compelling and diverse educational offer; enhancing research performance and commercialisation; growing global engagement and transnational education; strengthening culture, equality, diversity and inclusion; and ensuring strong financial management. About You You will bring academic and/or professional qualifications relevant to the Faculty, with the credibility to lead a top-performing engineering community. You will have a proven record of leadership in higher education, motivating and developing academic and professional staff in an open, inclusive, and collaborative style. You will be an exceptional communicator, confident across a wide range of audiences, with a track record of leading change and delivering strategic results. A sound understanding of the national and international higher education landscape is essential. Why Bath? Bath is distinctive: compact, campus-based, and cohesive. It is a place where leaders see strategy become reality. You will join at a moment of genuine momentum, working alongside a Vice-Chancellor who is an engineer, a Provost deeply invested in Faculty performance, and a senior leadership team committed to excellence. This is a role with real autonomy: trusted to lead, empowered to act, and supported to succeed. Further Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Aswin Satheesh Raju, Talent Acquisition Researcher. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 31 March 2026. Interviews will be held on 1 May 2026.
Simplyhealth Funding Services (SFS) sits at the heart of our ambition to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK. SFS is responsible for the Group's financing strategy, operational delivery, and lender partnerships - enabling customers to fund the care they need, when they need it. As we expand our role in UK healthcare, the ability to offer simple, fair and compliant financial products is critical to our future. This role leads both the strategic direction of funding across the Group and the operational management of the SFS function which will include evolving our systems and processes, ready for the next phase of growth. As Head of Funding Services, you'll report to the Corporate Finance Director and take ownership of building a multi-lender, multi-product financing strategy that underpins our Group ambition. You will also oversee the SFS Operations team, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, streamlined onboarding of Appointed Representatives (ARs) and Introducer Appointed Representatives (IARs), and scalable operational processes capable of supporting new markets and increased volume. What you'll do In this role, you'll shape and lead the future of financing across Simplyhealth. You'll build and own an ambitious three-year growth model designed to transform Funding Services into a revenue stream for the Group, helping us unlock new ways for customers to access the care they need. You'll take the reins on our financing strategy - owning relationships with providers such as consumer lenders, building a multi-lender panel that strengthens resilience, boosts competitiveness, and opens the door to innovative funding structures. Your work will span forward flow arrangements, embedded finance opportunities, and evaluating potential partners or acquisitions that accelerate our ambitions. Alongside this, you'll play a leading role in designing, testing and scaling new credit propositions. Working closely with our Foundry team, you'll run test and learn pilots, refine propositions based on real world data, and prepare them for mass market launch. You'll bring a deep understanding of the UK credit landscape and emerging regulation to ensure our products are both compliant and commercially compelling. You'll also provide the leadership and oversight needed to strengthen the operational foundations of SFS. That includes guiding the SFS Operations team through a period of change, and ensuring we have the controls, processes and infrastructure needed to grow with confidence. From AR / IAR onboarding and due diligence to customer oversight and regulatory responsibilities such as Consumer Duty and financial promotions, you'll ensure our operations are robust, scalable and ready for the future. Finally, you'll act as a trusted partner across the organisation - collaborating with leaders in our Health Plan and Denplan lines of business, as well as Group functions including Finance, Internal Audit and More. You'll influence Executive and Board level conversations, shape strategy, and provide clear, insightful reporting to the SFS Board on progress, risks and opportunities. In short, you'll be the driving force behind both the strategic vision and operational success of Simplyhealth Funding Services.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Simplyhealth Funding Services (SFS) sits at the heart of our ambition to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for everyone in the UK. SFS is responsible for the Group's financing strategy, operational delivery, and lender partnerships - enabling customers to fund the care they need, when they need it. As we expand our role in UK healthcare, the ability to offer simple, fair and compliant financial products is critical to our future. This role leads both the strategic direction of funding across the Group and the operational management of the SFS function which will include evolving our systems and processes, ready for the next phase of growth. As Head of Funding Services, you'll report to the Corporate Finance Director and take ownership of building a multi-lender, multi-product financing strategy that underpins our Group ambition. You will also oversee the SFS Operations team, ensuring robust regulatory compliance, streamlined onboarding of Appointed Representatives (ARs) and Introducer Appointed Representatives (IARs), and scalable operational processes capable of supporting new markets and increased volume. What you'll do In this role, you'll shape and lead the future of financing across Simplyhealth. You'll build and own an ambitious three-year growth model designed to transform Funding Services into a revenue stream for the Group, helping us unlock new ways for customers to access the care they need. You'll take the reins on our financing strategy - owning relationships with providers such as consumer lenders, building a multi-lender panel that strengthens resilience, boosts competitiveness, and opens the door to innovative funding structures. Your work will span forward flow arrangements, embedded finance opportunities, and evaluating potential partners or acquisitions that accelerate our ambitions. Alongside this, you'll play a leading role in designing, testing and scaling new credit propositions. Working closely with our Foundry team, you'll run test and learn pilots, refine propositions based on real world data, and prepare them for mass market launch. You'll bring a deep understanding of the UK credit landscape and emerging regulation to ensure our products are both compliant and commercially compelling. You'll also provide the leadership and oversight needed to strengthen the operational foundations of SFS. That includes guiding the SFS Operations team through a period of change, and ensuring we have the controls, processes and infrastructure needed to grow with confidence. From AR / IAR onboarding and due diligence to customer oversight and regulatory responsibilities such as Consumer Duty and financial promotions, you'll ensure our operations are robust, scalable and ready for the future. Finally, you'll act as a trusted partner across the organisation - collaborating with leaders in our Health Plan and Denplan lines of business, as well as Group functions including Finance, Internal Audit and More. You'll influence Executive and Board level conversations, shape strategy, and provide clear, insightful reporting to the SFS Board on progress, risks and opportunities. In short, you'll be the driving force behind both the strategic vision and operational success of Simplyhealth Funding Services.
Overview NPD & Innovation Director Zertus UK & Ireland - Hybrid, based close to any Zertus UK&I site (Fakenham, Heckington, Bromborough, Sherburn) with travel across all UK & Ireland locations and customers Key Benefits: Competitive salary;15% of salary annual bonus opportunity; £7,220 annual car allowance; Bupa Private Healthcare; Hybrid working Closing Date: 02/03/2026 Zertus UK & Ireland is looking for a visionary NPD & Innovation Director to take the lead in shaping how we develop, design and launch new products across Humdinger, Kinnerton Confectionery and Lir Chocolates. This is a high profile, newly created role with huge influence: you will be the driving force behind aligning ways of working across five manufacturing sites, building a best in class concept to launch process, and unlocking even greater creativity and commercial success across our group. We are searching for someone brimming with ideas, energy and imagination, but equally someone who brings structure, rigour and the ability to turn creativity into scalable, profitable reality. From magical Christmas chocolate gifts and quirky Valentine's creations to premium advent calendars, indulgent treats and an incredible variety of nuts and snacks, our innovation pipeline is vast, varied and full of opportunity. You will work across multiple channels from major grocery retailer private label and brands, to discounters and co manufacturing, giving you exposure to a uniquely broad customer base and the chance to shape products that delight millions. Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) leading a team of 4 direct reports (Director of NPD Humdinger, Head of NPD Kinnerton, Director of NPD Lir, Group Innovation Controller). Lead the NPD and Innovation agenda across three businesses, aligning processes, ways of working and governance to create a best in class innovation function. Own the end-to-end concept-to-launch journey, ensuring strong controls, clear milestones and consistent stage gate discipline. Develop and deliver the rolling three-year innovation strategy for both branded and private label customers. Build a robust pipeline of product and packaging innovation by sourcing ideas from trends, insights, customers, suppliers and wider industry networks. Strengthen customer relationships at a senior level and act as primary point of contact for innovation discussions. Drive efficiency improvements across teams, ensuring innovation is delivered on time, in full and within agreed commercial parameters. Challenge and optimise existing products, recipes, packaging and processes to enhance quality and profitability. Inspire and lead a multi-site team, supporting capability development, collaboration and continuous improvement. Ensure all development meets technical, operational and commercial compliance requirements. Monitor competitor activity and market trends, sharing insights with business and customer teams. Qualifications Significant senior-level experience within NPD, Innovation or Product Development within food manufacturing - confectionery/ snacks is a bonus! Proven track record in leading multi site, multi brand teams and delivering innovation across both brands and private label for the major UK retail customers and major confectionery brands. Strong experience redesigning, implementing or optimising concept-to-launch processes. Proven ability to manage customers at a senior level. Experience delivering innovation that meets commercial targets and drives business growth. Excellent leadership capability with a history of building high performing teams. Strong communication, influencing, planning and project leadership skills. Commercially astute with understanding of costing, margin delivery and category trends. Degree or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of food trends, packaging innovation and consumer insight tools. Rewards Benefits Competitive, thoroughly benchmarked salary and wider package Annual bonus plan of up to 15% of salary Annual car allowance of £7,220 Bupa Private Healthcare (Single) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 4% employer and 5% employee pension contributions and Life Assurance at 4x basic salary Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (includes dental, optical, therapy, counselling) Access to Paycare Perks for high street and retailer discounts Holiday Purchase Scheme - buy up to one extra week per year Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice, subject to criteria) Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave Annual calendar of engagement and wellbeing activities Opportunity to support your local community with one paid volunteering/fundraising day per year Access to staff shop discounts Monthly employee recognition awards Refer a Friend recruitment rewards Ongoing training and development opportunities About Us Zertus UK & Ireland comprises Humdinger Foods, Kinnerton Confectionery and Lir Chocolates, manufacturing a wide portfolio of snacks and confectionery across our UK and Irish sites. Our brands include NOMO, Sun Valley, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, as well as collaborations with Baileys and Guinness. We are part of Zertus GmbH, a long-established European food group headquartered in Hamburg, employing more than 2,000 people across multiple markets. Our UK&I locations include Heckington, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Fakenham, Bromborough and Navan in Ireland, with office space in Hull and Holborn, London. This is your opportunity to shape group wide innovation across three iconic businesses, influence a diverse and exciting product portfolio, build a future focused and aligned way of working, and make a long term commercial impact in a role that blends creativity, accountability and real strategic influence. Application & Interview Process Please apply online and ensure all application questions are completed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a phone screening, followed by a two-stage interview process, which includes a site visit and factory tour. Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Overview NPD & Innovation Director Zertus UK & Ireland - Hybrid, based close to any Zertus UK&I site (Fakenham, Heckington, Bromborough, Sherburn) with travel across all UK & Ireland locations and customers Key Benefits: Competitive salary;15% of salary annual bonus opportunity; £7,220 annual car allowance; Bupa Private Healthcare; Hybrid working Closing Date: 02/03/2026 Zertus UK & Ireland is looking for a visionary NPD & Innovation Director to take the lead in shaping how we develop, design and launch new products across Humdinger, Kinnerton Confectionery and Lir Chocolates. This is a high profile, newly created role with huge influence: you will be the driving force behind aligning ways of working across five manufacturing sites, building a best in class concept to launch process, and unlocking even greater creativity and commercial success across our group. We are searching for someone brimming with ideas, energy and imagination, but equally someone who brings structure, rigour and the ability to turn creativity into scalable, profitable reality. From magical Christmas chocolate gifts and quirky Valentine's creations to premium advent calendars, indulgent treats and an incredible variety of nuts and snacks, our innovation pipeline is vast, varied and full of opportunity. You will work across multiple channels from major grocery retailer private label and brands, to discounters and co manufacturing, giving you exposure to a uniquely broad customer base and the chance to shape products that delight millions. Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) leading a team of 4 direct reports (Director of NPD Humdinger, Head of NPD Kinnerton, Director of NPD Lir, Group Innovation Controller). Lead the NPD and Innovation agenda across three businesses, aligning processes, ways of working and governance to create a best in class innovation function. Own the end-to-end concept-to-launch journey, ensuring strong controls, clear milestones and consistent stage gate discipline. Develop and deliver the rolling three-year innovation strategy for both branded and private label customers. Build a robust pipeline of product and packaging innovation by sourcing ideas from trends, insights, customers, suppliers and wider industry networks. Strengthen customer relationships at a senior level and act as primary point of contact for innovation discussions. Drive efficiency improvements across teams, ensuring innovation is delivered on time, in full and within agreed commercial parameters. Challenge and optimise existing products, recipes, packaging and processes to enhance quality and profitability. Inspire and lead a multi-site team, supporting capability development, collaboration and continuous improvement. Ensure all development meets technical, operational and commercial compliance requirements. Monitor competitor activity and market trends, sharing insights with business and customer teams. Qualifications Significant senior-level experience within NPD, Innovation or Product Development within food manufacturing - confectionery/ snacks is a bonus! Proven track record in leading multi site, multi brand teams and delivering innovation across both brands and private label for the major UK retail customers and major confectionery brands. Strong experience redesigning, implementing or optimising concept-to-launch processes. Proven ability to manage customers at a senior level. Experience delivering innovation that meets commercial targets and drives business growth. Excellent leadership capability with a history of building high performing teams. Strong communication, influencing, planning and project leadership skills. Commercially astute with understanding of costing, margin delivery and category trends. Degree or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of food trends, packaging innovation and consumer insight tools. Rewards Benefits Competitive, thoroughly benchmarked salary and wider package Annual bonus plan of up to 15% of salary Annual car allowance of £7,220 Bupa Private Healthcare (Single) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 4% employer and 5% employee pension contributions and Life Assurance at 4x basic salary Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (includes dental, optical, therapy, counselling) Access to Paycare Perks for high street and retailer discounts Holiday Purchase Scheme - buy up to one extra week per year Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme (salary sacrifice, subject to criteria) Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave Annual calendar of engagement and wellbeing activities Opportunity to support your local community with one paid volunteering/fundraising day per year Access to staff shop discounts Monthly employee recognition awards Refer a Friend recruitment rewards Ongoing training and development opportunities About Us Zertus UK & Ireland comprises Humdinger Foods, Kinnerton Confectionery and Lir Chocolates, manufacturing a wide portfolio of snacks and confectionery across our UK and Irish sites. Our brands include NOMO, Sun Valley, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, as well as collaborations with Baileys and Guinness. We are part of Zertus GmbH, a long-established European food group headquartered in Hamburg, employing more than 2,000 people across multiple markets. Our UK&I locations include Heckington, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Fakenham, Bromborough and Navan in Ireland, with office space in Hull and Holborn, London. This is your opportunity to shape group wide innovation across three iconic businesses, influence a diverse and exciting product portfolio, build a future focused and aligned way of working, and make a long term commercial impact in a role that blends creativity, accountability and real strategic influence. Application & Interview Process Please apply online and ensure all application questions are completed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a phone screening, followed by a two-stage interview process, which includes a site visit and factory tour. Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.
