JANE GORSE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Worcester, Worcestershire
I am partnering with a privately backed, internationally aligned industrial group to appoint a Group Finance Director for its UK & EMEA operations. This appointment comes at a pivotal stage in the company's evolution. With revenues of c.£60M across multiple sites, the business is entering a period of strategic integration, systems transformation, and performance optimisation. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping that journey. The Opportunity Reporting to the General Manager - EMEA, with a close working relationship with CFO, you will assume full responsibility for financial leadership across the region. This is a role with genuine breadth and influence. The immediate focus is to evolve the finance function from a traditional reporting environment into a commercially focused, insight-led business partner. Alongside this, you will lead a programme of operational integration, including ERP implementation (Microsoft Business Central), with the longer-term objective of creating a single, cohesive EMEA platform. Key Responsibilities Act as a strategic partner to the EMEA leadership team, influencing decision-making at the highest level Lead all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and performance across a multi-site operation Drive margin improvement through robust analysis and commercial insight Ensure alignment with group reporting, controls, and governance standards Lead ERP implementation and finance systems transformation Support the integration of multiple operating entities into a unified structure Oversee cashflow, working capital, and capital allocation Build and develop a high-performing, forward-looking finance team Manage audit, tax, and statutory compliance across the region The Profile We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Director with a proven ability to operate both strategically and operationally within complex, multi-site environments. You will bring : ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification Experience at FD level within a £20M plus industrial, manufacturing, or services business A track record of finance transformation and performance improvement Experience implementing ERP systems and supporting business integration The credibility to operate across international stakeholder groups Exposure to M&A and experience within privately backed environments will be advantageous. Personal Style Commercially astute, with a natural ability to translate data into action Comfortable leading change within evolving, fast-paced environments A visible, credible leader who can engage and influence across the business Hands-on, pragmatic, and delivery-focused High integrity with a strong sense of accountability and governance Why This Role? This is a high-impact, career-defining opportunity within a business that combines strong market fundamentals with clear strategic ambition. You will have the opportunity to shape the finance function, influence regional strategy, and play a key role in building a more integrated and commercially driven organisation. Next Steps For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly with your most recent CV. All enquiries will be handled with discretion.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
I am partnering with a privately backed, internationally aligned industrial group to appoint a Group Finance Director for its UK & EMEA operations. This appointment comes at a pivotal stage in the company's evolution. With revenues of c.£60M across multiple sites, the business is entering a period of strategic integration, systems transformation, and performance optimisation. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping that journey. The Opportunity Reporting to the General Manager - EMEA, with a close working relationship with CFO, you will assume full responsibility for financial leadership across the region. This is a role with genuine breadth and influence. The immediate focus is to evolve the finance function from a traditional reporting environment into a commercially focused, insight-led business partner. Alongside this, you will lead a programme of operational integration, including ERP implementation (Microsoft Business Central), with the longer-term objective of creating a single, cohesive EMEA platform. Key Responsibilities Act as a strategic partner to the EMEA leadership team, influencing decision-making at the highest level Lead all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and performance across a multi-site operation Drive margin improvement through robust analysis and commercial insight Ensure alignment with group reporting, controls, and governance standards Lead ERP implementation and finance systems transformation Support the integration of multiple operating entities into a unified structure Oversee cashflow, working capital, and capital allocation Build and develop a high-performing, forward-looking finance team Manage audit, tax, and statutory compliance across the region The Profile We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Director with a proven ability to operate both strategically and operationally within complex, multi-site environments. You will bring : ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification Experience at FD level within a £20M plus industrial, manufacturing, or services business A track record of finance transformation and performance improvement Experience implementing ERP systems and supporting business integration The credibility to operate across international stakeholder groups Exposure to M&A and experience within privately backed environments will be advantageous. Personal Style Commercially astute, with a natural ability to translate data into action Comfortable leading change within evolving, fast-paced environments A visible, credible leader who can engage and influence across the business Hands-on, pragmatic, and delivery-focused High integrity with a strong sense of accountability and governance Why This Role? This is a high-impact, career-defining opportunity within a business that combines strong market fundamentals with clear strategic ambition. You will have the opportunity to shape the finance function, influence regional strategy, and play a key role in building a more integrated and commercially driven organisation. Next Steps For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly with your most recent CV. All enquiries will be handled with discretion.
As Marketing Manager you will lead the development and execution of marketing strategies that strengthen brand awareness, accelerate sales, and build and deepen trade relationships with the UK's major retailers. Client Details Challenger brand in the wellness space Description Develop and execute a multi-channel marketing plan tailored to the UK market Work closely with the Marketing Director, Head of Digital and UK Country Manager to deliver market-specific brand, retail and shopper initiatives that increase brand visibility Oversee the planning and execution of UK marketing campaigns across a variety of channels, including trade activations, POS, PR, influencers, events, OOH, print and radio Work with digital and ecommerce teams to ensure UK social media and digital marketing content aligns with the campaigns strategy Develop trade marketing relationships with major UK retailers including Boots, Holland & Barrett, Wholefoods Partner with the UK Sales team to deliver impactful trade marketing plans and retailer specific activations Ensure all creative assets and materials are adapted effectively Management of a marketing executive Analyse campaign performance and provide recommendations Profile 5+ years experience in FMCG, health or wellness categories Strong track record of growing brands in the UK market and demonstrating an understanding of UK retail and trade marketing environments Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns across brand, trade, PR, POS and digital channels Ability to work at pace and in a fast-growth, scale up environment Job Offer Salary between 55-60,000 (DOE) Wider package includes 10% bonus + private healthcare Remote role (with travel in/around London) Opportunity to make impact in a scale up challenger brand
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
As Marketing Manager you will lead the development and execution of marketing strategies that strengthen brand awareness, accelerate sales, and build and deepen trade relationships with the UK's major retailers. Client Details Challenger brand in the wellness space Description Develop and execute a multi-channel marketing plan tailored to the UK market Work closely with the Marketing Director, Head of Digital and UK Country Manager to deliver market-specific brand, retail and shopper initiatives that increase brand visibility Oversee the planning and execution of UK marketing campaigns across a variety of channels, including trade activations, POS, PR, influencers, events, OOH, print and radio Work with digital and ecommerce teams to ensure UK social media and digital marketing content aligns with the campaigns strategy Develop trade marketing relationships with major UK retailers including Boots, Holland & Barrett, Wholefoods Partner with the UK Sales team to deliver impactful trade marketing plans and retailer specific activations Ensure all creative assets and materials are adapted effectively Management of a marketing executive Analyse campaign performance and provide recommendations Profile 5+ years experience in FMCG, health or wellness categories Strong track record of growing brands in the UK market and demonstrating an understanding of UK retail and trade marketing environments Experience developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns across brand, trade, PR, POS and digital channels Ability to work at pace and in a fast-growth, scale up environment Job Offer Salary between 55-60,000 (DOE) Wider package includes 10% bonus + private healthcare Remote role (with travel in/around London) Opportunity to make impact in a scale up challenger brand
About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Join Our Team: Head of Culture and Inclusion Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive Our Head of Culture and Inclusion will join our team with a specific lens on cultural transformation which is key in relation to supporting our Trust vision and strategy. This role reports directly into the People Director and will be a member of the People Leadership team having one direct report (Inclusion & Diversity Manager). Working Hours & Travel This role follows 37 hours, 5 days a week, work pattern. This is a home based role, with UK wide travel to key sites. Role Overview In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for turning strategy into delivered outcomes through evidence-led programmes, strong governance, and clear accountability across leaders and teams. You will measurably strengthen an inclusive, high trust culture that enables performance and wellbeing; to increase colleague voice and engagement; and to ensure your Inclusion & Diversity ambitions translate into sustained behavioural change and business impact. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of a clear Culture & Inclusion strategy that embeds inclusion, belonging and fairness across the organisation. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring inclusive behaviours, practices and decisions are actively reviewed, measured and evolved Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders, Boards and key stakeholders to influence inclusive leadership and organisational change. Partner across the organisation to ensure culture and inclusion priorities are integrated into resourcing, talent, learning, performance and reward frameworks. Operate credibly across fast paced, complex environments, balancing strategic focus with pragmatic delivery under pressure. Champion inclusive, values led behaviours at all levels, adapting communication and influence to engage diverse audiences and workforce groups. Use insight, data and qualitative feedback to assess cultural health and inclusion outcomes, translating findings into actionable improvement plans. Ensure strong governance, planning and prioritisation of Culture & Inclusion initiatives to deliver impact with pace and consistency. Act as a visible advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion, supporting leaders and teams to role model inclusive practices and decision-making. About You You are an experienced culture transformation lead with demonstrable proven outcomes which have driven cultural change and made significant business impact. Confident influencing at all levels, you combine commercial awareness with a passion for belonging, fairness and continuous improvement. Experience and Skill: Demonstrable evidence of building and delivering multi-year culture and inclusion and diversity roadmaps with measurable outcomes in complex organisations. Demonstrated mastery of listening and insight methodologies, including survey design, driver analysis, segmentation and workforce lifecycle analytics, translating insight into clear, actionable priorities. Deep expertise in inclusive leadership and systemic inclusion levers across policy, process, behaviours and environment, with a strong bias toward practical education, habit change and sustainable impact. Proven experience designing governance frameworks, KPIs and benefits realisation measures, with regular reporting and assurance to Executive teams and Boards. Confident and compelling communicator, able to craft simple, engaging narratives from complex data and influence effectively across senior stakeholders. Strong credibility and lived experience working in partnership with colleague networks and communities, ensuring authentic representation, trust and meaningful engagement. Contact & Application If you would like more information or a briefing pack, please get in touch with the recruitment team at . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. What We Offer This is a middle manager role with a package commensurate. Learn more: Our values We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions - without exception - are made by our hiring managers. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Find out more about us on our website: To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Join Our Team: Head of Culture and Inclusion Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive Our Head of Culture and Inclusion will join our team with a specific lens on cultural transformation which is key in relation to supporting our Trust vision and strategy. This role reports directly into the People Director and will be a member of the People Leadership team having one direct report (Inclusion & Diversity Manager). Working Hours & Travel This role follows 37 hours, 5 days a week, work pattern. This is a home based role, with UK wide travel to key sites. Role Overview In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for turning strategy into delivered outcomes through evidence-led programmes, strong governance, and clear accountability across leaders and teams. You will measurably strengthen an inclusive, high trust culture that enables performance and wellbeing; to increase colleague voice and engagement; and to ensure your Inclusion & Diversity ambitions translate into sustained behavioural change and business impact. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of a clear Culture & Inclusion strategy that embeds inclusion, belonging and fairness across the organisation. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring inclusive behaviours, practices and decisions are actively reviewed, measured and evolved Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior leaders, Boards and key stakeholders to influence inclusive leadership and organisational change. Partner across the organisation to ensure culture and inclusion priorities are integrated into resourcing, talent, learning, performance and reward frameworks. Operate credibly across fast paced, complex environments, balancing strategic focus with pragmatic delivery under pressure. Champion inclusive, values led behaviours at all levels, adapting communication and influence to engage diverse audiences and workforce groups. Use insight, data and qualitative feedback to assess cultural health and inclusion outcomes, translating findings into actionable improvement plans. Ensure strong governance, planning and prioritisation of Culture & Inclusion initiatives to deliver impact with pace and consistency. Act as a visible advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion, supporting leaders and teams to role model inclusive practices and decision-making. About You You are an experienced culture transformation lead with demonstrable proven outcomes which have driven cultural change and made significant business impact. Confident influencing at all levels, you combine commercial awareness with a passion for belonging, fairness and continuous improvement. Experience and Skill: Demonstrable evidence of building and delivering multi-year culture and inclusion and diversity roadmaps with measurable outcomes in complex organisations. Demonstrated mastery of listening and insight methodologies, including survey design, driver analysis, segmentation and workforce lifecycle analytics, translating insight into clear, actionable priorities. Deep expertise in inclusive leadership and systemic inclusion levers across policy, process, behaviours and environment, with a strong bias toward practical education, habit change and sustainable impact. Proven experience designing governance frameworks, KPIs and benefits realisation measures, with regular reporting and assurance to Executive teams and Boards. Confident and compelling communicator, able to craft simple, engaging narratives from complex data and influence effectively across senior stakeholders. Strong credibility and lived experience working in partnership with colleague networks and communities, ensuring authentic representation, trust and meaningful engagement. Contact & Application If you would like more information or a briefing pack, please get in touch with the recruitment team at . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. What We Offer This is a middle manager role with a package commensurate. Learn more: Our values We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions - without exception - are made by our hiring managers. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Find out more about us on our website: To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
I am working with a £Bn top tier contractor who are currently tendering for a number of Data Centre Projects in the Homes Counties. They are looking for a Project Lead to Manage and support the Construction aspects of the Tender and Precon stage through Delivery to Hand Over.You will be heading up the Build team and Construction phases liaising with the M&E division who will take responsibility for M&E/HVAC etc so should have strong Build experience on projects over £100M+ and a good understanding of interfacing with large M&E packages.You will be managing a small growing team and pipeline of work, offering a great opportunity to lead & influence the success of the business.You will: Work closely with Commercial and Design Teams with procurement and budget, helping to develop scopes for tender packages, reviewing tender submissions and involvement with sub-contractor selection. Be responsible for Precon involved in setting up the project through PCSA from RIBA Stage 4 onwards coordinating with Design Managers. Lead, manage and deliver operational excellence through your leadership of Pre-construction and Construction phases of the project. Building and sustaining an integrated, collaborative and high-performance. Provide a strategic link between the design, commercial team, and site. Perform Pre-Construction duties, including development of Construction Management Plans and obtaining all necessary pre-commencement permits and agreements. Monitor & support the PM in Managing and coordinate sub-contractors. Produce reports on job progress both internally and to the Client. Work closely with the Planning team to Develop, implement and manage programmes of works for all aspects of the Project. Risk Management, including development and implementation of a Project Risk Register. Ensuring Projects are managed strictly in accordance with the company's Health & Safety Management system.You will have: Proven track record delivering building projects worth £100M+ with a top tier contractor. Strong understanding of complex programme/schedules including Build and large M&E/Critical Infrastructure packages. This should include at least one Data Centre. Experienced in leading teams and projects during, Tender, Precon and Delivery phase. Degree or equivalent. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
I am working with a £Bn top tier contractor who are currently tendering for a number of Data Centre Projects in the Homes Counties. They are looking for a Project Lead to Manage and support the Construction aspects of the Tender and Precon stage through Delivery to Hand Over.You will be heading up the Build team and Construction phases liaising with the M&E division who will take responsibility for M&E/HVAC etc so should have strong Build experience on projects over £100M+ and a good understanding of interfacing with large M&E packages.You will be managing a small growing team and pipeline of work, offering a great opportunity to lead & influence the success of the business.You will: Work closely with Commercial and Design Teams with procurement and budget, helping to develop scopes for tender packages, reviewing tender submissions and involvement with sub-contractor selection. Be responsible for Precon involved in setting up the project through PCSA from RIBA Stage 4 onwards coordinating with Design Managers. Lead, manage and deliver operational excellence through your leadership of Pre-construction and Construction phases of the project. Building and sustaining an integrated, collaborative and high-performance. Provide a strategic link between the design, commercial team, and site. Perform Pre-Construction duties, including development of Construction Management Plans and obtaining all necessary pre-commencement permits and agreements. Monitor & support the PM in Managing and coordinate sub-contractors. Produce reports on job progress both internally and to the Client. Work closely with the Planning team to Develop, implement and manage programmes of works for all aspects of the Project. Risk Management, including development and implementation of a Project Risk Register. Ensuring Projects are managed strictly in accordance with the company's Health & Safety Management system.You will have: Proven track record delivering building projects worth £100M+ with a top tier contractor. Strong understanding of complex programme/schedules including Build and large M&E/Critical Infrastructure packages. This should include at least one Data Centre. Experienced in leading teams and projects during, Tender, Precon and Delivery phase. Degree or equivalent. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Position: Senior Global Program Manager - EMEA Job Description: Arrow ECS is looking for a Senior Global Program Manager to join our Global Go-To-Market (GTM) team, with primary responsibility for driving program execution across EMEA. This role is ideal for a strategic, execution-focused program leader who enjoys working at the intersection of global strategy, regional sales execution, and operational excellence. As part of the Global ECS Program team, you will ensure that EMEA-led initiatives are fully aligned to Arrow's global partner programs, vendor strategies, and integrated operating model-while helping regional teams successfully land and scale priority solution areas. What You'll Do Lead Global Programs with Regional Impact Own the EMEA execution of global GTM and partner programs, ensuring alignment with Arrow ECS's global strategy. Partner closely with the Global Director of GTM to design and deliver solution-specific sales plays across EMEA. Represent EMEA market needs and insights in global planning discussions to help shape future programs. Drive Sales Play Execution Across EMEA Lead the rollout and execution of global sales plays in EMEA regions, working closely with regional sales, marketing, and partner teams. Ensure global programs are effectively localized for regional markets-while maintaining consistency, governance, and measurable outcomes. Enable field teams with clear program frameworks, playbooks, and execution guidance. Partner with Operations & Cloud Teams Work cross-functionally with operations, Cloud, and systems teams to ensure programs are fully integrated, scalable, and execution-ready. Support alignment across tools, processes, incentives, and reporting to deliver a seamless partner and seller experience. Help ensure operational readiness for launches, from integration planning through execution. Collaborate Across a Global, Matrixed Organization Act as a connector between global strategy and regional execution, aligning stakeholders across EMEA and global teams. Collaborate with Cloud teams to support multi-vendor, solution-oriented GTM programs. Influence outcomes across regions and functions without direct authority. Measure Success & Drive Continuous Improvement Track program performance and deliver clear, actionable insights to global and regional leadership. Maintain program documentation, governance, and reporting standards. Use data and regional feedback to continuously refine and improve program effectiveness. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (Master's preferred). 7+ years of experience in program management, GTM strategy, or partner/channel programs within technology or IT distribution. Strong understanding of solution selling, partner ecosystems, and cloud or hybrid technologies. Proven experience managing complex, multi-region programs in a global environment. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and execution skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed, international organization. Nice to Have Experience working in or with EMEA markets. Exposure to multi-vendor GTM strategies and cloud provider partner programs. Strong analytical skills with experience in program performance measurement and reporting. Location: UK-United Kingdom - Remote Time Type: Full time Job Category: Business Support
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
Position: Senior Global Program Manager - EMEA Job Description: Arrow ECS is looking for a Senior Global Program Manager to join our Global Go-To-Market (GTM) team, with primary responsibility for driving program execution across EMEA. This role is ideal for a strategic, execution-focused program leader who enjoys working at the intersection of global strategy, regional sales execution, and operational excellence. As part of the Global ECS Program team, you will ensure that EMEA-led initiatives are fully aligned to Arrow's global partner programs, vendor strategies, and integrated operating model-while helping regional teams successfully land and scale priority solution areas. What You'll Do Lead Global Programs with Regional Impact Own the EMEA execution of global GTM and partner programs, ensuring alignment with Arrow ECS's global strategy. Partner closely with the Global Director of GTM to design and deliver solution-specific sales plays across EMEA. Represent EMEA market needs and insights in global planning discussions to help shape future programs. Drive Sales Play Execution Across EMEA Lead the rollout and execution of global sales plays in EMEA regions, working closely with regional sales, marketing, and partner teams. Ensure global programs are effectively localized for regional markets-while maintaining consistency, governance, and measurable outcomes. Enable field teams with clear program frameworks, playbooks, and execution guidance. Partner with Operations & Cloud Teams Work cross-functionally with operations, Cloud, and systems teams to ensure programs are fully integrated, scalable, and execution-ready. Support alignment across tools, processes, incentives, and reporting to deliver a seamless partner and seller experience. Help ensure operational readiness for launches, from integration planning through execution. Collaborate Across a Global, Matrixed Organization Act as a connector between global strategy and regional execution, aligning stakeholders across EMEA and global teams. Collaborate with Cloud teams to support multi-vendor, solution-oriented GTM programs. Influence outcomes across regions and functions without direct authority. Measure Success & Drive Continuous Improvement Track program performance and deliver clear, actionable insights to global and regional leadership. Maintain program documentation, governance, and reporting standards. Use data and regional feedback to continuously refine and improve program effectiveness. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (Master's preferred). 7+ years of experience in program management, GTM strategy, or partner/channel programs within technology or IT distribution. Strong understanding of solution selling, partner ecosystems, and cloud or hybrid technologies. Proven experience managing complex, multi-region programs in a global environment. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and execution skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed, international organization. Nice to Have Experience working in or with EMEA markets. Exposure to multi-vendor GTM strategies and cloud provider partner programs. Strong analytical skills with experience in program performance measurement and reporting. Location: UK-United Kingdom - Remote Time Type: Full time Job Category: Business Support
Ready to lead the charge? Power up your career as a Growth Marketing Manager and drive innovation in the future of electric motorsport! About Formula E: Formula E, the world's fastest-growing sport, is redefining motorsport with a bold focus on innovation and sustainability. Hosting over 100 races in iconic cities globally and backed by top manufacturers like Porsche, and Jaguar, we feature elite drivers and cutting-edge EV technology. As the world's first sport certified Net Zero Carbon from inception, Formula E combines thrilling entertainment with a mission to advance sustainable progress, inspiring a global fanbase with our high-performance brand new GEN3 EVO race car capable of 0 60mph in 1.82 seconds (0 100kph in 1.86s). Using the spectacle of sport, we are sending a powerful and meaningful message to help alter perceptions and speed up the switch to electric mobility. Welcome to the home of Global Electric Street Racing. The Role: Are you a data driven growth strategist ready to accelerate the global fanbase for the world's most innovative racing championship? We are looking for a Growth Marketing Manager to report to the Director of Fan Growth, taking ownership of the digital engine that powers Formula E's audience acquisition, engagement and commercial conversion. This is a high impact, commercially minded role that sits at the heart of our marketing function. You will be the architect of the fan journey, blending creative experimentation with analytical rigor to turn casual viewers into loyal advocates. You will work cross functionally to ensure that every touchpoint, from social content to race day ticketing, is optimised to grow our community and maximise lifetime value. Audience Acquisition & Conversion: You will lead the charge in growing our first party data, designing high performance campaigns that capture and enrich fan insights. By optimising the funnel across ticketing, digital platforms and broadcast, you will ensure our growth is both measurable and sustainable. Go to Market Execution: You will translate global strategy into actionable, multi channel campaigns. From managing elite creative and media briefings to collaborating with regional teams for local market impact, you will ensure Formula E's story resonates across paid, owned and earned channels. Fan Engagement & Optimisation: You will champion a culture of "test and learn." By leveraging behavioural insights and A/B testing, you will refine our segmentation and develop interactive experiences that bring fans closer to the sport, fostering a deep sense of community and advocacy. What we're looking for in you: The Growth Architect: You are an experienced performance marketer with a proven track record in audience development, ideally within sports, entertainment, or high growth consumer sectors. You don't just track metrics; you understand how to move them to drive real world ROI. The Data Led Strategist: You are deeply analytical and comfortable navigating complex digital landscapes. You have a mastery of marketing analytics and customer journey mapping, using data to uncover hidden opportunities and predict the next big trend in fan behaviour. The Collaborative Catalyst: You thrive in fast paced, cross functional environments. Whether you are partnering with CRM, Brand, or Commercial teams, you are a persuasive communicator who can align diverse stakeholders behind a unified vision for growth. The Proactive Innovator: You possess a "hands on" mentality and the creative spark needed to build community. You are adaptable and resilient, capable of balancing long term strategic planning with the high pressure delivery demands of a global racing season. Please note, this position involves a background check via our integrated platform, Veremark, as a standard requirement of the role. What's in it for you? 25 days' annual leave, Birthday day off and Wellbeing leave Opportunity to extend your stay if travelling for a race event Health Cash Plan and access to the Aviva Digital Workplace app Enhanced Parental Leave Flexible Bank Holidays Paid volunteer and carer's leave Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme Formula E store discount Regular social events and employee working groups This is a hybrid role and you'll be required to do 3 days a week in our Hammersmith London office. Application Process Think you've got what it takes to join our race to the future? The closing date for this role is 20th March, however if we receive a high volume of applications we may close it early. At Formula E, we are building a culture where every voice matters, every perspective accelerates progress, and every individual is empowered to rise, contribute boldly, and shape a better world - together. We will provide equal opportunities regardless of an individual's protected characteristics. We believe in attracting and retaining diverse talent to strengthen our global vision with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. Our mission is clear. The message is simple. Whoever you are. However you live. Whatever you believe. Formula E. For the Future. For Everyone. We'll see you at the starting line! VAMOS! If you require further assistance in accessing the application or require a different format of the application, please contact If this role isn't quite for you but you want to join Formula E, why not 'Connect' with us to be the first to know of new opportunities!
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Ready to lead the charge? Power up your career as a Growth Marketing Manager and drive innovation in the future of electric motorsport! About Formula E: Formula E, the world's fastest-growing sport, is redefining motorsport with a bold focus on innovation and sustainability. Hosting over 100 races in iconic cities globally and backed by top manufacturers like Porsche, and Jaguar, we feature elite drivers and cutting-edge EV technology. As the world's first sport certified Net Zero Carbon from inception, Formula E combines thrilling entertainment with a mission to advance sustainable progress, inspiring a global fanbase with our high-performance brand new GEN3 EVO race car capable of 0 60mph in 1.82 seconds (0 100kph in 1.86s). Using the spectacle of sport, we are sending a powerful and meaningful message to help alter perceptions and speed up the switch to electric mobility. Welcome to the home of Global Electric Street Racing. The Role: Are you a data driven growth strategist ready to accelerate the global fanbase for the world's most innovative racing championship? We are looking for a Growth Marketing Manager to report to the Director of Fan Growth, taking ownership of the digital engine that powers Formula E's audience acquisition, engagement and commercial conversion. This is a high impact, commercially minded role that sits at the heart of our marketing function. You will be the architect of the fan journey, blending creative experimentation with analytical rigor to turn casual viewers into loyal advocates. You will work cross functionally to ensure that every touchpoint, from social content to race day ticketing, is optimised to grow our community and maximise lifetime value. Audience Acquisition & Conversion: You will lead the charge in growing our first party data, designing high performance campaigns that capture and enrich fan insights. By optimising the funnel across ticketing, digital platforms and broadcast, you will ensure our growth is both measurable and sustainable. Go to Market Execution: You will translate global strategy into actionable, multi channel campaigns. From managing elite creative and media briefings to collaborating with regional teams for local market impact, you will ensure Formula E's story resonates across paid, owned and earned channels. Fan Engagement & Optimisation: You will champion a culture of "test and learn." By leveraging behavioural insights and A/B testing, you will refine our segmentation and develop interactive experiences that bring fans closer to the sport, fostering a deep sense of community and advocacy. What we're looking for in you: The Growth Architect: You are an experienced performance marketer with a proven track record in audience development, ideally within sports, entertainment, or high growth consumer sectors. You don't just track metrics; you understand how to move them to drive real world ROI. The Data Led Strategist: You are deeply analytical and comfortable navigating complex digital landscapes. You have a mastery of marketing analytics and customer journey mapping, using data to uncover hidden opportunities and predict the next big trend in fan behaviour. The Collaborative Catalyst: You thrive in fast paced, cross functional environments. Whether you are partnering with CRM, Brand, or Commercial teams, you are a persuasive communicator who can align diverse stakeholders behind a unified vision for growth. The Proactive Innovator: You possess a "hands on" mentality and the creative spark needed to build community. You are adaptable and resilient, capable of balancing long term strategic planning with the high pressure delivery demands of a global racing season. Please note, this position involves a background check via our integrated platform, Veremark, as a standard requirement of the role. What's in it for you? 25 days' annual leave, Birthday day off and Wellbeing leave Opportunity to extend your stay if travelling for a race event Health Cash Plan and access to the Aviva Digital Workplace app Enhanced Parental Leave Flexible Bank Holidays Paid volunteer and carer's leave Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme Formula E store discount Regular social events and employee working groups This is a hybrid role and you'll be required to do 3 days a week in our Hammersmith London office. Application Process Think you've got what it takes to join our race to the future? The closing date for this role is 20th March, however if we receive a high volume of applications we may close it early. At Formula E, we are building a culture where every voice matters, every perspective accelerates progress, and every individual is empowered to rise, contribute boldly, and shape a better world - together. We will provide equal opportunities regardless of an individual's protected characteristics. We believe in attracting and retaining diverse talent to strengthen our global vision with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. Our mission is clear. The message is simple. Whoever you are. However you live. Whatever you believe. Formula E. For the Future. For Everyone. We'll see you at the starting line! VAMOS! If you require further assistance in accessing the application or require a different format of the application, please contact If this role isn't quite for you but you want to join Formula E, why not 'Connect' with us to be the first to know of new opportunities!
Client Finance Director Property Managed Services Central London (Hybrid Working) £100,000 - £105,000 Permanent Role Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a Client Finance Director to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight. This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in a matrix environment, enjoys operating at pace, and is confident influencing senior operational and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a large, revenue-generating portfolio. About the Position Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will: Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio. Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction. Review and challenge monthly P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight. Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities. Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment. Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks. Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition. Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality. Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement. What we're looking for Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role. Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential , ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses. Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management. Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure. Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level. Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting. Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations. A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams. Here's what's waiting for you £100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units Why this role could be your next move This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior client-facing finance leadership role with genuine breadth and influence. You will operate close to divisional leadership, shaping financial strategy while ensuring strong delivery across a complex, multi-contract portfolio. The organisation continues to experience strong growth and regular new contract wins, creating ongoing opportunities for senior finance professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong technical and governance capability. With a proven track record of internal progression, this role offers both immediate impact and longer-term progression into divisional or country-level leadership positions. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Client Finance Director Property Managed Services Central London (Hybrid Working) £100,000 - £105,000 Permanent Role Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a Client Finance Director to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight. This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in a matrix environment, enjoys operating at pace, and is confident influencing senior operational and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a large, revenue-generating portfolio. About the Position Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will: Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio. Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction. Review and challenge monthly P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight. Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities. Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment. Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks. Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition. Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality. Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement. What we're looking for Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role. Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential , ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses. Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management. Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure. Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level. Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting. Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations. A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams. Here's what's waiting for you £100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units Why this role could be your next move This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior client-facing finance leadership role with genuine breadth and influence. You will operate close to divisional leadership, shaping financial strategy while ensuring strong delivery across a complex, multi-contract portfolio. The organisation continues to experience strong growth and regular new contract wins, creating ongoing opportunities for senior finance professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong technical and governance capability. With a proven track record of internal progression, this role offers both immediate impact and longer-term progression into divisional or country-level leadership positions. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
Job Description Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: Our Team TMW is a leading integrated creative and communications agency, based across London and Bristol. Proudly wired differently, we believe that the best ideas work everywhere. We combine standout creativity with end-to-end connectivity to create ideas that move people. The Opportunity We have a great opportunity for a talented and capable Account Director with an events/experiential background to join the team. You'll be passionate about driving your team, your account, and the Live Experiences work we produce for our clients. We use insight to understand people's emotions and motivations, then support clients in crafting impactful brand experiences that authentically connect with people. This is a highly client-facing role and will require excellent project management and stakeholder coordination including our event logistics partner. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced Account Director, with an events background and someone who cares about nurturing their team, building fantastic relationships with clients and delivering exceptional work. The role will be predominantly based onsite in our clients office in Basildon, with occasional logistical duties on-site. The Day to Day Planning, design and delivery of live experiences and support materials, providing consultancy to the clients' network of automotive retailers. Provide clear frameworks, schedules, and governance to ensure all events are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard, while aligning with the client's broader marketing objectives. Own and nurture key client relationships and act as first point of contact for primary clients. Provide thought leadership and help generate ideas alongside creative team. Identify opportunities for growth of the department - selling in ideas and innovative solutions. Take overall responsibility for the financial management of your client account including revenue forecasting and cost control. Demonstrate strong visible leadership skills with excellent relationships across the agency. Listen to and influence clients and internal stakeholders effectively, preventing and managing conflict. Line manage and nurture team members, acting as a role model. Manage the relationship with our event logistics partner. Lead with emotional intelligence, intuition and empathy. Qualification What You'll Need to Succeed Significant experience in a similar role, event planning, marketing events, or experiential marketing within an agency and client facing. Creative and strategic thinking and have an understanding of event and integrated marketing principles. Ability to manage multiple events/projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and people management skills. Sound business understanding and the ability to lead the development of event and strategies and ideas that fully reflect client objectives. Excellent event management skills, including contractor management, logistics and operations and health & safety. Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts. A 'one team' approach that enables client and agency partners to work together seamlessly. An excellent understanding of big picture finances (income, profit, scope and contract) and commercial implications, able to manage the forecasting and financials of an account. Confident and articulate - able to manage both senior clients and wider inter-agency teams with ease. Demonstrate an informed view of the evolving live experience production industry and desire to learn and innovate. What We'll Give You A thriving career with the chance to learn from passionate, talented colleagues and mentors. Exciting and varied client work with as much opportunity as you can handle. And a hugely sociable team to get to know. Benefits Our Total Rewards consist of a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities to acquire equity and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. These include Up to 30 days of leave to spend each year plus 3 extra volunteering days per year for charitable work of choice. Family-friendly and flexible work policies. Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support and resources. Private healthcare insurance plan and Mental Wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development and Counselling. A range of generous Parental Leave offerings. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services we are known for. Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in person time for collaboration, learning and building rapport with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. Accenture reserves the right to close the role, at any time. Application Deadline Ongoing Locations London Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at .
Apr 18, 2026
Full time
Job Description Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: Our Team TMW is a leading integrated creative and communications agency, based across London and Bristol. Proudly wired differently, we believe that the best ideas work everywhere. We combine standout creativity with end-to-end connectivity to create ideas that move people. The Opportunity We have a great opportunity for a talented and capable Account Director with an events/experiential background to join the team. You'll be passionate about driving your team, your account, and the Live Experiences work we produce for our clients. We use insight to understand people's emotions and motivations, then support clients in crafting impactful brand experiences that authentically connect with people. This is a highly client-facing role and will require excellent project management and stakeholder coordination including our event logistics partner. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced Account Director, with an events background and someone who cares about nurturing their team, building fantastic relationships with clients and delivering exceptional work. The role will be predominantly based onsite in our clients office in Basildon, with occasional logistical duties on-site. The Day to Day Planning, design and delivery of live experiences and support materials, providing consultancy to the clients' network of automotive retailers. Provide clear frameworks, schedules, and governance to ensure all events are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard, while aligning with the client's broader marketing objectives. Own and nurture key client relationships and act as first point of contact for primary clients. Provide thought leadership and help generate ideas alongside creative team. Identify opportunities for growth of the department - selling in ideas and innovative solutions. Take overall responsibility for the financial management of your client account including revenue forecasting and cost control. Demonstrate strong visible leadership skills with excellent relationships across the agency. Listen to and influence clients and internal stakeholders effectively, preventing and managing conflict. Line manage and nurture team members, acting as a role model. Manage the relationship with our event logistics partner. Lead with emotional intelligence, intuition and empathy. Qualification What You'll Need to Succeed Significant experience in a similar role, event planning, marketing events, or experiential marketing within an agency and client facing. Creative and strategic thinking and have an understanding of event and integrated marketing principles. Ability to manage multiple events/projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership and people management skills. Sound business understanding and the ability to lead the development of event and strategies and ideas that fully reflect client objectives. Excellent event management skills, including contractor management, logistics and operations and health & safety. Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts. A 'one team' approach that enables client and agency partners to work together seamlessly. An excellent understanding of big picture finances (income, profit, scope and contract) and commercial implications, able to manage the forecasting and financials of an account. Confident and articulate - able to manage both senior clients and wider inter-agency teams with ease. Demonstrate an informed view of the evolving live experience production industry and desire to learn and innovate. What We'll Give You A thriving career with the chance to learn from passionate, talented colleagues and mentors. Exciting and varied client work with as much opportunity as you can handle. And a hugely sociable team to get to know. Benefits Our Total Rewards consist of a competitive basic salary, annual performance bonus, opportunities to acquire equity and a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits. These include Up to 30 days of leave to spend each year plus 3 extra volunteering days per year for charitable work of choice. Family-friendly and flexible work policies. Attractive pension plan with financial wellbeing support and resources. Private healthcare insurance plan and Mental Wellbeing support. Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development and Counselling. A range of generous Parental Leave offerings. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the outstanding services we are known for. Please note that with all our roles, you should expect some in person time for collaboration, learning and building rapport with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs. Accenture reserves the right to close the role, at any time. Application Deadline Ongoing Locations London Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other. We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work. At Accenture, we see well being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces . Join Accenture to work at the heart of change. Visit us at .
This is an exciting role within a forward-thinking business development and marketing team which provides integrated marketing, digital services, client relationship management and business development expertise to the Business. As Business Development Manager, you will work in conjunction with your colleagues and partners to support and drive the growth, client acquisition and revenue generation initiatives for the Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sectors. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of innovative, incisive, and value-added business development activities to ensure that the key objectives of the firm and the Sector business plans are achieved. You will collaborate closely with other division and sector business development teams, as well as the client relations and new business teams to ensure opportunities to cross-sell the business are maximised as well as contribute to firm wide campaigns and initiatives. The firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. Shoosmiths' Business Development and Marketing Directorate is at the forefront of our strategic growth, driven by a commitment to dynamic, tech savvy, and operationally efficient practices. We understand that in today's rapidly evolving business landscape, adaptability is key. Our ambition for the team is to harness cutting edge technology and data driven insights to shape innovative marketing strategies, foster client relationships, and identify new opportunities that enable us to excel in our chosen markets. Sectors overview Shoosmiths has five core sectors - Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, Energy & Infrastructure, Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing and Technology & AI - a key part of the firm's Clients and Markets strategy. This role involves leading the business development and marketing activity for our Energy & Infrastructure and/ or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sector. Main responsibilities Work with the Head of Sector and Market Insight and Sector Leads to identify growth opportunities nationally and internationally across the sectors and apply best practice across the firm. Be intellectually curious about the sectors and the markets in which we operate, continually keeping up to date with developments and know how - spot and/or anticipate any possible commercial opportunities to drive forward and keep our service offering front of mind for our clients. Develop a deep understanding of the key sectors clients and wider firm clients, building relationships to spot opportunities for revenue generation and cross selling, identify gaps in the market and relevant 'hot topics' to champion specialist knowledge and the best channels to take that forward. Conduct an annual review of the relevant Sector strategy plan and KPIs and revise as appropriate. Working with the Sector Leads, create a strategically focussed annual marketing & business development activity plan with aligned budget spend. Manage the Sector budget ensuring there is a business case for significant spend and clear reporting on ROI. Develop relationships with key referral networks and industry/sector bodies to identify new opportunities. Create credentials documents and work closely with the bids and new business teams to contribute to specific bid responses for current or new Sector clients and opportunities. Run independent client listening and build direct relationships with key sector clients in conjunction with the Client Partners. Collaborate with the client relations team more generally to support specific client relationship activity, sharing objectives, knowledge and insight. Develop integrated marketing campaigns to raise the profile of our brand. This will include developing thought leadership and some event coordination (with support from the events team where appropriate). Seek out opportunities for thought provoking seminars/round tables and attendance at, or sponsorship of, relevant industry related events to profile our Sector offering. Work with the Business Development team supporting divisions to identify and deliver cross sector/ service projects with clear strategic relevance to the chosen markets aspect of our Clients and Markets strategy. Develop an awareness and understanding of the firm's brand and key messaging to draft sector related content including, but not limited to, website copy and marketing literature. Collaborate with the research team to develop client and competitor research projects. Work with the Directories Manager and PR and Communications team to support and advise on Sector directory and award submissions. Work with the PR and Communications team to share information and updates that can be developed into meaningful press releases and external communications, writing copy as needed. Share stories and updates internally to raise the profile of the Sectors to foster opportunities for cross sector/division collaboration and projects. Mentor and coach junior members of the Business Development team. Provide BI & MI reporting for the sector to support quarterly and annual performance reviews. Contribute to ad hoc Business Development projects. Skills and qualifications Previous business development and marketing experience gained within a professional services environment. Experience in, or an understanding of, the Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sector is advantageous. Strong commercial thinking, able to translate emerging business issues and developments into opportunities for our firm. Excellent networking skills - connecting people within the firm and help build their networks and works collaboratively across the board. Exceptional influencing and persuasion skills. Experience of working proactively with a solutions driven, growth mindset and the ability to identify key priorities and manage multiple projects. Strong content writing skills and experience. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Good analytical and communication skills with the ability to combine data and information to provide a high level of commercial insight. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and develop relationships. Equal opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
Apr 17, 2026
Full time
This is an exciting role within a forward-thinking business development and marketing team which provides integrated marketing, digital services, client relationship management and business development expertise to the Business. As Business Development Manager, you will work in conjunction with your colleagues and partners to support and drive the growth, client acquisition and revenue generation initiatives for the Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sectors. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of innovative, incisive, and value-added business development activities to ensure that the key objectives of the firm and the Sector business plans are achieved. You will collaborate closely with other division and sector business development teams, as well as the client relations and new business teams to ensure opportunities to cross-sell the business are maximised as well as contribute to firm wide campaigns and initiatives. The firm Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits. Shoosmiths' Business Development and Marketing Directorate is at the forefront of our strategic growth, driven by a commitment to dynamic, tech savvy, and operationally efficient practices. We understand that in today's rapidly evolving business landscape, adaptability is key. Our ambition for the team is to harness cutting edge technology and data driven insights to shape innovative marketing strategies, foster client relationships, and identify new opportunities that enable us to excel in our chosen markets. Sectors overview Shoosmiths has five core sectors - Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, Energy & Infrastructure, Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing and Technology & AI - a key part of the firm's Clients and Markets strategy. This role involves leading the business development and marketing activity for our Energy & Infrastructure and/ or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sector. Main responsibilities Work with the Head of Sector and Market Insight and Sector Leads to identify growth opportunities nationally and internationally across the sectors and apply best practice across the firm. Be intellectually curious about the sectors and the markets in which we operate, continually keeping up to date with developments and know how - spot and/or anticipate any possible commercial opportunities to drive forward and keep our service offering front of mind for our clients. Develop a deep understanding of the key sectors clients and wider firm clients, building relationships to spot opportunities for revenue generation and cross selling, identify gaps in the market and relevant 'hot topics' to champion specialist knowledge and the best channels to take that forward. Conduct an annual review of the relevant Sector strategy plan and KPIs and revise as appropriate. Working with the Sector Leads, create a strategically focussed annual marketing & business development activity plan with aligned budget spend. Manage the Sector budget ensuring there is a business case for significant spend and clear reporting on ROI. Develop relationships with key referral networks and industry/sector bodies to identify new opportunities. Create credentials documents and work closely with the bids and new business teams to contribute to specific bid responses for current or new Sector clients and opportunities. Run independent client listening and build direct relationships with key sector clients in conjunction with the Client Partners. Collaborate with the client relations team more generally to support specific client relationship activity, sharing objectives, knowledge and insight. Develop integrated marketing campaigns to raise the profile of our brand. This will include developing thought leadership and some event coordination (with support from the events team where appropriate). Seek out opportunities for thought provoking seminars/round tables and attendance at, or sponsorship of, relevant industry related events to profile our Sector offering. Work with the Business Development team supporting divisions to identify and deliver cross sector/ service projects with clear strategic relevance to the chosen markets aspect of our Clients and Markets strategy. Develop an awareness and understanding of the firm's brand and key messaging to draft sector related content including, but not limited to, website copy and marketing literature. Collaborate with the research team to develop client and competitor research projects. Work with the Directories Manager and PR and Communications team to support and advise on Sector directory and award submissions. Work with the PR and Communications team to share information and updates that can be developed into meaningful press releases and external communications, writing copy as needed. Share stories and updates internally to raise the profile of the Sectors to foster opportunities for cross sector/division collaboration and projects. Mentor and coach junior members of the Business Development team. Provide BI & MI reporting for the sector to support quarterly and annual performance reviews. Contribute to ad hoc Business Development projects. Skills and qualifications Previous business development and marketing experience gained within a professional services environment. Experience in, or an understanding of, the Energy & Infrastructure and/or Mobility, Logistics & Manufacturing Sector is advantageous. Strong commercial thinking, able to translate emerging business issues and developments into opportunities for our firm. Excellent networking skills - connecting people within the firm and help build their networks and works collaboratively across the board. Exceptional influencing and persuasion skills. Experience of working proactively with a solutions driven, growth mindset and the ability to identify key priorities and manage multiple projects. Strong content writing skills and experience. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Good analytical and communication skills with the ability to combine data and information to provide a high level of commercial insight. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and develop relationships. Equal opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
# Deputy Director of Computing ProgrammesSoftware Engineering Job DetailsLocationAbingdon, United KingdomEmployment TypeFull-timeSalary£94kLevelLeadershipPosted7 days ago# Deputy Director of Computing Programmes Overview of ResponsibilitiesAs Deputy Director of Computing Programmes, you will be the trusted deputy to the Director of Computing Programmes, helping to shape and deliver one of the UK's most exciting emerging computing portfolios at the intersection of fusion, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.This is a rare opportunity to help build and exploit and future large-scale AI/HPC capabilities while also helping to shape the Advanced Computing R&D portfolio that those facilities enable. You will play a central role in translating strategic ambition into delivery: ensuring that strategic computing capabilities are successfully established, integrated and exploited, while also working closely with Unit Heads, Programme Leaders and partners to develop, mature and deliver a high-impact research and innovation portfolio around them.SUNRISE is a major strategic opportunity for UKAEA: a next-generation computing capability intended to accelerate the digitalisation of the UK's fusion roadmap and create a powerful platform for advanced modelling, simulation and AI-enabled scientific discovery. For the right candidate, this is a chance to help shape not just a facility, but a wider national capability and the programmes, partnerships and ways of working that will define its success.This role combines operational grip with intellectual range. You will lead the Computing Division's delivery framework, covering governance, programme integration, operational assurance, performance oversight and decision support, while retaining real scope to help shape the direction of programmes, partnerships and future capability development. It is ideally suited to someone ambitious, mission-driven and excited by the chance to build, influence and leave a lasting mark.Responsibility for enterprise IT operations, including corporate systems, end-user services, networks, identity and access management, cyber security, compliance and corporate platforms, sits with the Director of Computing Operations. While you will not manage these services directly, you will lead the integration of mission computing delivery, ensuring facilities such as SUNRISE and federated computing services align effectively with internal systems. Working closely with the Director of Computing Operations, who retains accountability for enterprise controls and compliance, you will build a high-trust partnership that ensures seamless, secure access from desktop environments to advanced supercomputing capability. Key Accountabilities Lead delivery and exploitation of SUNRISE and future AI/HPC roadmap initiatives, translating strategy into execution across reliability, utilisation, adoption, service maturity, partner integration, KPI delivery and continuous improvement. Work closely with Unit Heads, Programme Leaders and senior partners to shape and deliver a high-value R&D portfolio that makes full use of UKAEA's advanced computing capabilities, balancing scientific ambition with operational reality. Help define and evolve the Computing Division's programme landscape, identifying opportunities to strengthen coherence across facilities, research activity, partnerships, talent and future capability development. Run the Computing Division's "operating system", including portfolio cadence, integration, dependency management, risk and issue control, escalation and decision gating, ensuring pace, discipline and effective risk mitigation. Own portfolio performance and governance, including master RAG status, horizon scanning and production of clear, decision-grade reporting, while continuously improving governance artefacts, processes and frameworks. Deputise for the Director of Computing Programmes where required, providing leadership, continuity and sound judgement across a broad portfolio of strategic, technical and delivery matters. Ensure that SUNRISE and other advanced computing capabilities are effectively integrated into UKAEA's wider operating environment, working in close partnership with the Director of Computing Operations and other key stakeholders. Support the development of external partnerships, collaborations and stakeholder relationships that strengthen the Computing Division's impact, profile and long-term capability. Contribute to strategic planning, business case development and future capability roadmapping, helping to position the Division for long-term success. Foster a culture of delivery, collaboration, innovation and accountability across the portfolio, creating the conditions for teams and programmes to succeed.Salary£94,758 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pensionProgrammeDepartmentComputational Science and EngineeringDisciplineSite LocationType of EmploymentFull-timeReference NumberREF4098H Qualifications Essential Significant senior leadership experience in complex technical, scientific, digital, engineering or programme environments. Strong track record of translating strategic ambition into successful delivery across multiple workstreams, with clear evidence of programme leadership, operational grip and execution. Experience of shaping and leading complex portfolios that combine delivery, innovation, stakeholder engagement and organisational change. Ability to work credibly with senior technical leaders, Programme Leaders, Unit Heads and external partners, helping to shape direction as well as drive execution. Strong governance, planning and performance management capability, including risk, dependency, assurance and decision support in fast-moving environments. Excellent judgement and communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complexity, challenge constructively and provide clear advice at senior level. Demonstrable ability to build trusted, high-performing relationships across organisational boundaries and bring together diverse stakeholders around shared goals. Degree-qualified or equivalent relevant professional experience. Desirable Experience in one or more of the following areas: high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, digital research infrastructure, scientific computing, major R&D programmes or advanced technical facilities. Understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with building and exploiting advanced computing capability in a research, industrial or national mission context. Experience of working in highly matrixed, mission-led or public-sector environments. Familiarity with major capital, infrastructure or transformation programmes.This is an opportunity for an exceptional candidate to help shape a nationally significant computing and R&D portfolio at an early stage, with real scope to influence programmes, partnerships, capability development and long-term impact.We are looking for someone motivated not simply by scale or seniority, but by the chance to build something important: to help create the capabilities, portfolio and operating environment that will accelerate fusion research and unlock wider scientific and technological value. For the right person, this role offers an unusual combination of mission, freedom and responsibility: the opportunity to help deliver a major strategic capability, while also exercising real influence over the shape of the R&D portfolio, the evolution of programmes and partnerships, and the future direction of advanced computing at UKAEA. You will work with outstanding colleagues across one of the UK's most exciting technical landscapes, with genuine scope to build, shape and leave a lasting mark. Additional Information Additional information A full list of our benefits can be
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
# Deputy Director of Computing ProgrammesSoftware Engineering Job DetailsLocationAbingdon, United KingdomEmployment TypeFull-timeSalary£94kLevelLeadershipPosted7 days ago# Deputy Director of Computing Programmes Overview of ResponsibilitiesAs Deputy Director of Computing Programmes, you will be the trusted deputy to the Director of Computing Programmes, helping to shape and deliver one of the UK's most exciting emerging computing portfolios at the intersection of fusion, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.This is a rare opportunity to help build and exploit and future large-scale AI/HPC capabilities while also helping to shape the Advanced Computing R&D portfolio that those facilities enable. You will play a central role in translating strategic ambition into delivery: ensuring that strategic computing capabilities are successfully established, integrated and exploited, while also working closely with Unit Heads, Programme Leaders and partners to develop, mature and deliver a high-impact research and innovation portfolio around them.SUNRISE is a major strategic opportunity for UKAEA: a next-generation computing capability intended to accelerate the digitalisation of the UK's fusion roadmap and create a powerful platform for advanced modelling, simulation and AI-enabled scientific discovery. For the right candidate, this is a chance to help shape not just a facility, but a wider national capability and the programmes, partnerships and ways of working that will define its success.This role combines operational grip with intellectual range. You will lead the Computing Division's delivery framework, covering governance, programme integration, operational assurance, performance oversight and decision support, while retaining real scope to help shape the direction of programmes, partnerships and future capability development. It is ideally suited to someone ambitious, mission-driven and excited by the chance to build, influence and leave a lasting mark.Responsibility for enterprise IT operations, including corporate systems, end-user services, networks, identity and access management, cyber security, compliance and corporate platforms, sits with the Director of Computing Operations. While you will not manage these services directly, you will lead the integration of mission computing delivery, ensuring facilities such as SUNRISE and federated computing services align effectively with internal systems. Working closely with the Director of Computing Operations, who retains accountability for enterprise controls and compliance, you will build a high-trust partnership that ensures seamless, secure access from desktop environments to advanced supercomputing capability. Key Accountabilities Lead delivery and exploitation of SUNRISE and future AI/HPC roadmap initiatives, translating strategy into execution across reliability, utilisation, adoption, service maturity, partner integration, KPI delivery and continuous improvement. Work closely with Unit Heads, Programme Leaders and senior partners to shape and deliver a high-value R&D portfolio that makes full use of UKAEA's advanced computing capabilities, balancing scientific ambition with operational reality. Help define and evolve the Computing Division's programme landscape, identifying opportunities to strengthen coherence across facilities, research activity, partnerships, talent and future capability development. Run the Computing Division's "operating system", including portfolio cadence, integration, dependency management, risk and issue control, escalation and decision gating, ensuring pace, discipline and effective risk mitigation. Own portfolio performance and governance, including master RAG status, horizon scanning and production of clear, decision-grade reporting, while continuously improving governance artefacts, processes and frameworks. Deputise for the Director of Computing Programmes where required, providing leadership, continuity and sound judgement across a broad portfolio of strategic, technical and delivery matters. Ensure that SUNRISE and other advanced computing capabilities are effectively integrated into UKAEA's wider operating environment, working in close partnership with the Director of Computing Operations and other key stakeholders. Support the development of external partnerships, collaborations and stakeholder relationships that strengthen the Computing Division's impact, profile and long-term capability. Contribute to strategic planning, business case development and future capability roadmapping, helping to position the Division for long-term success. Foster a culture of delivery, collaboration, innovation and accountability across the portfolio, creating the conditions for teams and programmes to succeed.Salary£94,758 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pensionProgrammeDepartmentComputational Science and EngineeringDisciplineSite LocationType of EmploymentFull-timeReference NumberREF4098H Qualifications Essential Significant senior leadership experience in complex technical, scientific, digital, engineering or programme environments. Strong track record of translating strategic ambition into successful delivery across multiple workstreams, with clear evidence of programme leadership, operational grip and execution. Experience of shaping and leading complex portfolios that combine delivery, innovation, stakeholder engagement and organisational change. Ability to work credibly with senior technical leaders, Programme Leaders, Unit Heads and external partners, helping to shape direction as well as drive execution. Strong governance, planning and performance management capability, including risk, dependency, assurance and decision support in fast-moving environments. Excellent judgement and communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complexity, challenge constructively and provide clear advice at senior level. Demonstrable ability to build trusted, high-performing relationships across organisational boundaries and bring together diverse stakeholders around shared goals. Degree-qualified or equivalent relevant professional experience. Desirable Experience in one or more of the following areas: high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, digital research infrastructure, scientific computing, major R&D programmes or advanced technical facilities. Understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with building and exploiting advanced computing capability in a research, industrial or national mission context. Experience of working in highly matrixed, mission-led or public-sector environments. Familiarity with major capital, infrastructure or transformation programmes.This is an opportunity for an exceptional candidate to help shape a nationally significant computing and R&D portfolio at an early stage, with real scope to influence programmes, partnerships, capability development and long-term impact.We are looking for someone motivated not simply by scale or seniority, but by the chance to build something important: to help create the capabilities, portfolio and operating environment that will accelerate fusion research and unlock wider scientific and technological value. For the right person, this role offers an unusual combination of mission, freedom and responsibility: the opportunity to help deliver a major strategic capability, while also exercising real influence over the shape of the R&D portfolio, the evolution of programmes and partnerships, and the future direction of advanced computing at UKAEA. You will work with outstanding colleagues across one of the UK's most exciting technical landscapes, with genuine scope to build, shape and leave a lasting mark. Additional Information Additional information A full list of our benefits can be
Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constantdemands anew breed of company.Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology companypurposebuilt for thedigitalera. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage,SocialChainand MTM.Andwe'reunderpinned byleading marketing training practice,MiniMBA, as well asour very own social-first media networkwhodeliver monthly views in the billionsfor some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap,Metaand TikTok. We'rea global collective who live and breathe digital,workingwith some of the boldest brands in the worldtocapitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Brave Bison Performance With over 20years experiencegrowing our clients' businesses through digital media, we help brandsleveragethe right data, rightpartnersand right tech to capitalise on complexity and supercharge their online growth. By going deep into our clients' world, investing their budget where it will work the hardest and ensuring that we only win when they win, we stand for braver digital in a world of opportunity. Role summary The Head of Content Strategy leads and develops Brave Bison's Content Strategy discipline, ensuring the agency delivers high-quality, commercially effective content strategies across its client portfolio. The role sits at the centre of the organic performance practice, defining how content strategy supports organic discovery while increasingly informing broader performance activity across paid media, social, and integrated campaigns. While organic search remains the strategic foundation, the Head of Content Strategy ensures the discipline evolves in line with how search behaviour is changing, including AI-driven discovery, generative search environments, and the growing role of content across performance marketing channels. This role is less focused on day-to-day client delivery and more on enabling the success of the team. The Head of Content Strategy sets the standard for what good looks like, develops the team's capabilities, ensures consistent strategic quality, and acts as the most senior escalation point for complex strategic challenges or high-level client conversations. They will also champion strong UX and content design thinking across the discipline, ensuring strategies improve user experience, information architecture, and accessibility alongside search visibility and performance. Key responsibilities Discipline leadership Define and maintain Brave Bison's content strategy methodology and standards Ensure consistent strategic quality across all client accounts where content strategy is delivered Act as the senior authority on content strategy within the organic performance practice Provide guidance and oversight to consultants and associate directors leading client work Establish clear frameworks and best practices for how content strategy is developed and delivered Ensure the team is equipped to respond to changes in search, AI discovery, and content consumption behaviour Work with the other Heads of Department to establish excellence across Performance Team development and enablement Lead and develop the Content Strategy team, including senior consultants and associate directors Support consultants and associate directors in delivering high-quality strategic work for their clients Provide mentorship, coaching, and strategic input where needed to strengthen account delivery Identify capability gaps within the team and develop training programmes to address them Ensure the team develops expertise in areas such as AI search, integrated content strategy, and content design Lead hiring and onboarding for Content Strategy roles Strategic oversight and escalation Maintain oversight of all major content strategy work across the client portfolio Provide senior strategic input on complex or high-impact projects when required Act as the senior escalation point for strategic issues or client concerns relating to content strategy Support account leads in high-level client conversations when additional strategic authority is required Ensure that client work remains strategically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with best practice Organic search and evolving discovery Maintain expert-level understanding of SEO, including technical foundations, digital PR, information architecture, and on-page strategy Lead the agency's thinking on how search is evolving through AI-driven discovery, AI Overviews, and generative search environments Translate developments in search and AI into practical guidance for the team Ensure content strategies reflect the changing nature of how users discover and consume information online Work with SEO, Digital PR and data teams to develop measurement approaches that reflect evolving search behaviour Content design and UX leadership Champion content design and UX principles within the Content Strategy discipline Ensure strategies consider user journeys, information architecture, and accessibility as core components Support the team in designing content experiences that improve clarity, usability, and engagement Product and methodology development Develop and evolve Brave Bison's content strategy frameworks and methodologies Build proprietary tools, approaches, and products that differentiate the agency's offering Ensure the Content Strategy discipline integrates effectively with SEO, paid media, social, and data teams Continuously adapt the agency's approach to reflect industry developments and emerging technologies Commercial and business support Support major new business opportunities where senior content strategy input is required Review and approve content strategy proposals, ensuring strategic quality and commercial viability Help identify opportunities to expand content strategy work across existing account Contribute to positioning Brave Bison as a leading authority in content strategy and organic discovery Skills and experience 8+ years of experience in content strategy, SEO, or organic performance roles Deep expertise in SEO including technical foundations, on-page optimisation, and strategic content planning Strong understanding of how search behaviour is evolving through AI-driven discovery and generative search Experience developing content strategies that support wider performance marketing activity, including collaboration with paid media teams Strong grounding in UX and content design principles including information architecture, user journeys, and accessibility Demonstrated experience leading strategists and consultants Experience working in an agency or consultancy environment Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting pitches or proposals Exceptional communication skills and the ability to guide teams through complex strategic challenges What you'll get Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract andretainthe best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that, we are the UK's first carbon neutral agency (a status we have held since 2018), with a serious commitment tomonitoringand reducing the impact our work has on the planet across three core sustainability pillars of Greenhouse Gases, Waste & Recycling and Sustainable Consumption. Thenthere'sa whole host of benefits - from discounted gym memberships and free eye tests to an employee pension scheme and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption package.Here'sa snapshot of just some of the benefits we think you might also like: Dynamicworking: Tokeepthatwork-life harmony in check,we'reflexible on where and when you work Private medicalinsurance: Tokeep you fighting fit and give you and your family peace of mind. Incomeprotection: Weknow it feels good to be covered, just in case. CalmSubscription: Nowmore than ever,it'simportant to mind your mind! 25 days annualleave: Thisincreases to 27 days after three years with us, and then increases everysubsequentyear up to a max. of 30 days Christmasclosure: Noneed to save holiday days for the Christmas closure period.It'son us! Birthdaysoff: Oneextra day to celebrate your big day Summerhours: BetweenJune and Aug we finish at 15.00 every Friday. Online coaching and mental healthsupport: Unlimitedvia OpenUp RemoteWorking: Workabroad for up to one month a year. Performance & Salary: Reviewed twice a year for everyone. Finally, we're proud and committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal opportunities for all and treating all existing employees and all job applicants in the same way, regardless of their age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status and marital & civil partnership status.
Apr 16, 2026
Full time
Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constantdemands anew breed of company.Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology companypurposebuilt for thedigitalera. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage,SocialChainand MTM.Andwe'reunderpinned byleading marketing training practice,MiniMBA, as well asour very own social-first media networkwhodeliver monthly views in the billionsfor some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap,Metaand TikTok. We'rea global collective who live and breathe digital,workingwith some of the boldest brands in the worldtocapitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Brave Bison Performance With over 20years experiencegrowing our clients' businesses through digital media, we help brandsleveragethe right data, rightpartnersand right tech to capitalise on complexity and supercharge their online growth. By going deep into our clients' world, investing their budget where it will work the hardest and ensuring that we only win when they win, we stand for braver digital in a world of opportunity. Role summary The Head of Content Strategy leads and develops Brave Bison's Content Strategy discipline, ensuring the agency delivers high-quality, commercially effective content strategies across its client portfolio. The role sits at the centre of the organic performance practice, defining how content strategy supports organic discovery while increasingly informing broader performance activity across paid media, social, and integrated campaigns. While organic search remains the strategic foundation, the Head of Content Strategy ensures the discipline evolves in line with how search behaviour is changing, including AI-driven discovery, generative search environments, and the growing role of content across performance marketing channels. This role is less focused on day-to-day client delivery and more on enabling the success of the team. The Head of Content Strategy sets the standard for what good looks like, develops the team's capabilities, ensures consistent strategic quality, and acts as the most senior escalation point for complex strategic challenges or high-level client conversations. They will also champion strong UX and content design thinking across the discipline, ensuring strategies improve user experience, information architecture, and accessibility alongside search visibility and performance. Key responsibilities Discipline leadership Define and maintain Brave Bison's content strategy methodology and standards Ensure consistent strategic quality across all client accounts where content strategy is delivered Act as the senior authority on content strategy within the organic performance practice Provide guidance and oversight to consultants and associate directors leading client work Establish clear frameworks and best practices for how content strategy is developed and delivered Ensure the team is equipped to respond to changes in search, AI discovery, and content consumption behaviour Work with the other Heads of Department to establish excellence across Performance Team development and enablement Lead and develop the Content Strategy team, including senior consultants and associate directors Support consultants and associate directors in delivering high-quality strategic work for their clients Provide mentorship, coaching, and strategic input where needed to strengthen account delivery Identify capability gaps within the team and develop training programmes to address them Ensure the team develops expertise in areas such as AI search, integrated content strategy, and content design Lead hiring and onboarding for Content Strategy roles Strategic oversight and escalation Maintain oversight of all major content strategy work across the client portfolio Provide senior strategic input on complex or high-impact projects when required Act as the senior escalation point for strategic issues or client concerns relating to content strategy Support account leads in high-level client conversations when additional strategic authority is required Ensure that client work remains strategically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with best practice Organic search and evolving discovery Maintain expert-level understanding of SEO, including technical foundations, digital PR, information architecture, and on-page strategy Lead the agency's thinking on how search is evolving through AI-driven discovery, AI Overviews, and generative search environments Translate developments in search and AI into practical guidance for the team Ensure content strategies reflect the changing nature of how users discover and consume information online Work with SEO, Digital PR and data teams to develop measurement approaches that reflect evolving search behaviour Content design and UX leadership Champion content design and UX principles within the Content Strategy discipline Ensure strategies consider user journeys, information architecture, and accessibility as core components Support the team in designing content experiences that improve clarity, usability, and engagement Product and methodology development Develop and evolve Brave Bison's content strategy frameworks and methodologies Build proprietary tools, approaches, and products that differentiate the agency's offering Ensure the Content Strategy discipline integrates effectively with SEO, paid media, social, and data teams Continuously adapt the agency's approach to reflect industry developments and emerging technologies Commercial and business support Support major new business opportunities where senior content strategy input is required Review and approve content strategy proposals, ensuring strategic quality and commercial viability Help identify opportunities to expand content strategy work across existing account Contribute to positioning Brave Bison as a leading authority in content strategy and organic discovery Skills and experience 8+ years of experience in content strategy, SEO, or organic performance roles Deep expertise in SEO including technical foundations, on-page optimisation, and strategic content planning Strong understanding of how search behaviour is evolving through AI-driven discovery and generative search Experience developing content strategies that support wider performance marketing activity, including collaboration with paid media teams Strong grounding in UX and content design principles including information architecture, user journeys, and accessibility Demonstrated experience leading strategists and consultants Experience working in an agency or consultancy environment Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting pitches or proposals Exceptional communication skills and the ability to guide teams through complex strategic challenges What you'll get Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract andretainthe best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that, we are the UK's first carbon neutral agency (a status we have held since 2018), with a serious commitment tomonitoringand reducing the impact our work has on the planet across three core sustainability pillars of Greenhouse Gases, Waste & Recycling and Sustainable Consumption. Thenthere'sa whole host of benefits - from discounted gym memberships and free eye tests to an employee pension scheme and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption package.Here'sa snapshot of just some of the benefits we think you might also like: Dynamicworking: Tokeepthatwork-life harmony in check,we'reflexible on where and when you work Private medicalinsurance: Tokeep you fighting fit and give you and your family peace of mind. Incomeprotection: Weknow it feels good to be covered, just in case. CalmSubscription: Nowmore than ever,it'simportant to mind your mind! 25 days annualleave: Thisincreases to 27 days after three years with us, and then increases everysubsequentyear up to a max. of 30 days Christmasclosure: Noneed to save holiday days for the Christmas closure period.It'son us! Birthdaysoff: Oneextra day to celebrate your big day Summerhours: BetweenJune and Aug we finish at 15.00 every Friday. Online coaching and mental healthsupport: Unlimitedvia OpenUp RemoteWorking: Workabroad for up to one month a year. Performance & Salary: Reviewed twice a year for everyone. Finally, we're proud and committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, providing equal opportunities for all and treating all existing employees and all job applicants in the same way, regardless of their age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status and marital & civil partnership status.
Strategic Applications Development Manager Job Title: Strategic Applications Development Manager Department: R&D Location:Hybrid between Waterbeach, Cambridge and Huntingdon Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine. Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour. Creative - we push the boundaries of what's possible Collaborative - everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly Innovative - we always strive to constantly improve Integrity - we deliver on our promises Passion - we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other Purpose of Role The Strategic Applications Development Manageris responsible foridentifying, developing, and commercialising new market and application opportunities that align with the company's technology and product roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of product management, business development, and technical project leadership. Working across a1-3 yearstrategic planning horizon, the role focuses on discovering high-value market opportunities,validatingthem with strategic customers, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver commerciallyviablesolutions. Oncevalidated, these solutions will beproductised and transitioned into the core business development and sales pipeline. The role requires a commercially minded technical leader capable of managing complex customer engagements, negotiating commercial terms, and driving new application development from concept through to market adoption. Key Accountabilities Market & Application Development Identifyand evaluatenew market and application opportunitiesaligned with the company's strategic technology roadmap. Leadmarket and application qualification, assessing commercial viability, technical feasibility, and strategic fit. Identifyemerging customer needs and unmet market requirementsthat can be addressed through new applications or product developments. Develop atargeted, strategic approach to market developmentaligned with product and technology roadmaps. Solution Development & Product Alignment Translate market requirements into technical solutions, product developments, or feature enhancements in collaboration with product and engineering teams. Work closely with product management and development teams to align application needs with future product capabilities. Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring emerging applications are integrated into product development plans. Customer Validation & Field Implementation Engage with strategic and halo customers to validate new applications and solutions in real-world environments. Lead field implementation and evaluation programs to demonstrate technical performance and commercial value. Capture and translate customer feedback into product and application improvements. Strategic Project Leadership Cross-functionally projectmanagestrategic new application initiatives from concept through validation and early deployment. Coordinate internal teams across engineering, product management, marketing, and sales to deliver project outcomes. Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment for complex application development initiatives. Commercial & Contractual Management Leadcommercial negotiations and contract discussionsfor new strategic opportunities and development projects. Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOWs)for customer-funded development or collaborative projects. Structure agreements that balancetechnical development, commercial risk, and long-term business opportunity. Productisation & Business Handover Drive theproductisationof validated solutions, ensuring they are scalable, documented, and ready for broader market adoption. Transition mature application opportunities tocore business development and sales teamsfor ongoing commercial growth. Stakeholder Engagement The Strategic Applications Development Manager will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Key Internal Relationships: Director of Product and Applications; Head of Product Management; Head of Strategic Marketing; Director of Sales; Director of Product Development; CTO; CEO Knowledge,experienceand qualifications: Demonstrated success inidentifying, and commercialising new market opportunities. Experience managingcross-functional technical projectsfrom concept through delivery. Experience withcustomer-funded development projectsand managing development partnerships. Strong background innew product introduction (NPI)processes. Experience negotiatingcommercial agreements, contracts, and statements of work. Skills & behaviours: Strongstrategic thinking and market analysis capabilities. Ability totranslate market needs into technical and product requirements. Excellentstakeholder management and executive communication skills. Strongcommercial acumen and negotiation ability. Comfortable working inambiguous early-stage opportunity environments. Ability tooperateeffectively acrosstechnical, commercial, and executive domains. Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive tocreate new growth opportunities. Highly collaborative, with the ability tolead across functions without direct authority. Comfortable presenting tosenior leadership and board-level stakeholders. Adaptable and capable of operating inglobal, customer-facing environments. Additional Requirements Willingness to undertakeregular global travelto support strategic customer engagement and application development. Ability to workacross both Huntingdon andWaterbeachlocations, with a hybrid working model.
Apr 15, 2026
Full time
Strategic Applications Development Manager Job Title: Strategic Applications Development Manager Department: R&D Location:Hybrid between Waterbeach, Cambridge and Huntingdon Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine. Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour. Creative - we push the boundaries of what's possible Collaborative - everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly Innovative - we always strive to constantly improve Integrity - we deliver on our promises Passion - we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other Purpose of Role The Strategic Applications Development Manageris responsible foridentifying, developing, and commercialising new market and application opportunities that align with the company's technology and product roadmap. This role sits at the intersection of product management, business development, and technical project leadership. Working across a1-3 yearstrategic planning horizon, the role focuses on discovering high-value market opportunities,validatingthem with strategic customers, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver commerciallyviablesolutions. Oncevalidated, these solutions will beproductised and transitioned into the core business development and sales pipeline. The role requires a commercially minded technical leader capable of managing complex customer engagements, negotiating commercial terms, and driving new application development from concept through to market adoption. Key Accountabilities Market & Application Development Identifyand evaluatenew market and application opportunitiesaligned with the company's strategic technology roadmap. Leadmarket and application qualification, assessing commercial viability, technical feasibility, and strategic fit. Identifyemerging customer needs and unmet market requirementsthat can be addressed through new applications or product developments. Develop atargeted, strategic approach to market developmentaligned with product and technology roadmaps. Solution Development & Product Alignment Translate market requirements into technical solutions, product developments, or feature enhancements in collaboration with product and engineering teams. Work closely with product management and development teams to align application needs with future product capabilities. Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring emerging applications are integrated into product development plans. Customer Validation & Field Implementation Engage with strategic and halo customers to validate new applications and solutions in real-world environments. Lead field implementation and evaluation programs to demonstrate technical performance and commercial value. Capture and translate customer feedback into product and application improvements. Strategic Project Leadership Cross-functionally projectmanagestrategic new application initiatives from concept through validation and early deployment. Coordinate internal teams across engineering, product management, marketing, and sales to deliver project outcomes. Manage timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder alignment for complex application development initiatives. Commercial & Contractual Management Leadcommercial negotiations and contract discussionsfor new strategic opportunities and development projects. Develop and manage Statements of Work (SOWs)for customer-funded development or collaborative projects. Structure agreements that balancetechnical development, commercial risk, and long-term business opportunity. Productisation & Business Handover Drive theproductisationof validated solutions, ensuring they are scalable, documented, and ready for broader market adoption. Transition mature application opportunities tocore business development and sales teamsfor ongoing commercial growth. Stakeholder Engagement The Strategic Applications Development Manager will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Key Internal Relationships: Director of Product and Applications; Head of Product Management; Head of Strategic Marketing; Director of Sales; Director of Product Development; CTO; CEO Knowledge,experienceand qualifications: Demonstrated success inidentifying, and commercialising new market opportunities. Experience managingcross-functional technical projectsfrom concept through delivery. Experience withcustomer-funded development projectsand managing development partnerships. Strong background innew product introduction (NPI)processes. Experience negotiatingcommercial agreements, contracts, and statements of work. Skills & behaviours: Strongstrategic thinking and market analysis capabilities. Ability totranslate market needs into technical and product requirements. Excellentstakeholder management and executive communication skills. Strongcommercial acumen and negotiation ability. Comfortable working inambiguous early-stage opportunity environments. Ability tooperateeffectively acrosstechnical, commercial, and executive domains. Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive tocreate new growth opportunities. Highly collaborative, with the ability tolead across functions without direct authority. Comfortable presenting tosenior leadership and board-level stakeholders. Adaptable and capable of operating inglobal, customer-facing environments. Additional Requirements Willingness to undertakeregular global travelto support strategic customer engagement and application development. Ability to workacross both Huntingdon andWaterbeachlocations, with a hybrid working model.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: FP&A Manager Location: Warrington, GB, WA3 6UT Brand: RS Integrated Supply Function: Finance Work Location: Location - Warrington (WA3 6UT ) As an FP&A Manager, you will play a key role within the RSIS Finance team, supporting the Director of FP&A in delivering high-quality financial planning, performance insight, and decision support. With primary responsibility for managing, analysing, and optimising the P&L, you will provide timely, accurate, and commercially relevant insights that drive improved financial performance. Working closely with the wider Finance, Commercial Finance, and Operational teams across RS Integrated Supply, you will ensure robust forecasting, insightful variance analysis, and disciplined financial management to help the business achieve its strategic and financial objectives. What you will be doing: P&L Ownership and Performance Management : Lead the detailed analysis of the RSIS P&L, ensuring clear understanding of performance drivers, variances, and risks/opportunities. Partner with Commercial Finance and operational stakeholders to challenge performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support delivery of financial targets. Produce monthly P&L packs with insightful commentary, ensuring consistent, high-quality reporting aligned with Group standards. Financial Planning & Budgeting Internal : Support the Director of FP&A in delivering the annual budget and periodic reforecasts, with a focus on P&L accuracy and rigour. Coordinate data collection from functional and commercial teams, ensuring assumptions are robust, well-supported, and clearly documented. Build and maintain planning models to underpin the budgeting process. Forecasting: Own the short- and medium-term forecasting cycles for the P&L, ensuring forecasts are realistic, data-driven, and reflect business trends. Monitor forecast accuracy and work proactively with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Performance Analysis: Deliver comprehensive variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year. Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability. Conduct ad-hoc deep dives to understand underlying cost drivers or revenue trends. Management Reporting: Produce high-quality monthly management reporting for senior leadership and Group FP&A. Support the Director of FP&A with preparation of presentations, dashboards, and performance insights for the Finance Director, RS Group Executive Committee, and other stakeholders. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of all reporting outputs. Develop and maintain robust P&L models to support scenario analysis, business planning, and commercial decision-making. Provide financial insight on strategic initiatives, customer proposals, operational changes, and investment decisions. Process & Systems Improvement: Champion continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting, and systems. Support automation and standardisation initiatives to improve efficiency and data reliability. Work closely with the junior financial analyst, providing guidance on cost centre reporting and analysis. Collaborate effectively with Accounting, Commercial Finance, and Operations to ensure a seamless flow of financial information and alignment of processes. What do I need to be successful? If you have the following skills and experience, we want to hear from you: Fully qualified accountant: (ACCA,ACA,CIMA or equivalent qualifications). FP&A Experience: Proven background in financial planning and analysis, ideally within a complex, fast-paced organisation. Strong P&L Expertise: Deep understanding of revenue drivers, margin analysis, cost management, and financial performance metrics. Analytical Capability: Ability to interpret financial data, spot trends, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. Financial Modelling: Solid modelling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with planning systems. Commercial Mindset: Curious, proactive, and able to connect financial outcomes with operational and commercial activity. Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. Internal Collaboration: Ability to build relationships across functions and contribute positively to cross-functional decision-making. Adaptability: Comfortable managing multiple priorities, working to tight deadlines, and flexing to meet evolving business needs. Integrity: Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and high ethical standards in all financial work. We are RS Integrated Supply. Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. RS Integrated Supply is one of the world's leading providers of Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries for the provision of MRO (indirect) products. Our portfolio consists of Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management and Inventory Optimisation enabled by industry leading digital platforms. We deliver world class results to world class companies in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Beverage, Automotive and Aerospace. We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people. Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: FP&A Manager Location: Warrington, GB, WA3 6UT Brand: RS Integrated Supply Function: Finance Work Location: Location - Warrington (WA3 6UT ) As an FP&A Manager, you will play a key role within the RSIS Finance team, supporting the Director of FP&A in delivering high-quality financial planning, performance insight, and decision support. With primary responsibility for managing, analysing, and optimising the P&L, you will provide timely, accurate, and commercially relevant insights that drive improved financial performance. Working closely with the wider Finance, Commercial Finance, and Operational teams across RS Integrated Supply, you will ensure robust forecasting, insightful variance analysis, and disciplined financial management to help the business achieve its strategic and financial objectives. What you will be doing: P&L Ownership and Performance Management : Lead the detailed analysis of the RSIS P&L, ensuring clear understanding of performance drivers, variances, and risks/opportunities. Partner with Commercial Finance and operational stakeholders to challenge performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support delivery of financial targets. Produce monthly P&L packs with insightful commentary, ensuring consistent, high-quality reporting aligned with Group standards. Financial Planning & Budgeting Internal : Support the Director of FP&A in delivering the annual budget and periodic reforecasts, with a focus on P&L accuracy and rigour. Coordinate data collection from functional and commercial teams, ensuring assumptions are robust, well-supported, and clearly documented. Build and maintain planning models to underpin the budgeting process. Forecasting: Own the short- and medium-term forecasting cycles for the P&L, ensuring forecasts are realistic, data-driven, and reflect business trends. Monitor forecast accuracy and work proactively with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Performance Analysis: Deliver comprehensive variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year. Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability. Conduct ad-hoc deep dives to understand underlying cost drivers or revenue trends. Management Reporting: Produce high-quality monthly management reporting for senior leadership and Group FP&A. Support the Director of FP&A with preparation of presentations, dashboards, and performance insights for the Finance Director, RS Group Executive Committee, and other stakeholders. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of all reporting outputs. Develop and maintain robust P&L models to support scenario analysis, business planning, and commercial decision-making. Provide financial insight on strategic initiatives, customer proposals, operational changes, and investment decisions. Process & Systems Improvement: Champion continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting, and systems. Support automation and standardisation initiatives to improve efficiency and data reliability. Work closely with the junior financial analyst, providing guidance on cost centre reporting and analysis. Collaborate effectively with Accounting, Commercial Finance, and Operations to ensure a seamless flow of financial information and alignment of processes. What do I need to be successful? If you have the following skills and experience, we want to hear from you: Fully qualified accountant: (ACCA,ACA,CIMA or equivalent qualifications). FP&A Experience: Proven background in financial planning and analysis, ideally within a complex, fast-paced organisation. Strong P&L Expertise: Deep understanding of revenue drivers, margin analysis, cost management, and financial performance metrics. Analytical Capability: Ability to interpret financial data, spot trends, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. Financial Modelling: Solid modelling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with planning systems. Commercial Mindset: Curious, proactive, and able to connect financial outcomes with operational and commercial activity. Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders. Internal Collaboration: Ability to build relationships across functions and contribute positively to cross-functional decision-making. Adaptability: Comfortable managing multiple priorities, working to tight deadlines, and flexing to meet evolving business needs. Integrity: Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and high ethical standards in all financial work. We are RS Integrated Supply. Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. RS Integrated Supply is one of the world's leading providers of Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries for the provision of MRO (indirect) products. Our portfolio consists of Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management and Inventory Optimisation enabled by industry leading digital platforms. We deliver world class results to world class companies in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Beverage, Automotive and Aerospace. We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people. Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
We're growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Client Project Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Client Project Manager with deep expertise in the pensions industry. You will have a strong track record of leading complex projects, the ability to lead teams and influence at a senior level. The Pensions Project Management Team sits within the Actuarial & Consulting service line and as part of our broader Projects team. As a senior member, you will lead high profile, strategic client projects and work with senior leaders across all service lines nationwide. This position offers an excellent opportunity to take the lead as Client Project Manager on our complex, bespoke client facing projects, as well as performance manage project managers and contribute to the evolution of our project management capability, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. A good example of the types of projects we are looking for you to lead, and a key area of immediate focus for us, will be on GMPe projects work where you will work closely with the GMPe Programme Director to deliver the intended outcomes. Other areas that we are actively growing support for are working closely with Isio's Pension Administration and Operational Solutions teams on data transformation, and insurance transactions (including buy ins and buy outs). Responsibilities Responsibilities will vary, however typically these will include: Client projects - Drive and manage the full project life cycle for multiple clients at a time, including set up, planning, managing/progress reporting to key stakeholders, control, and project close. Stakeholder management - Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership, influencing decision making and providing strategic guidance. Involvement in Business Development opportunities, pitches and client proposals. Team management - Effective team leadership and people management by developing talent, fostering a high performance culture, and ensuring clear communication across the team. Resource management - Supporting the central programme team to assign and prioritise resources to projects. Financial Management - WIP management, preparation of fees/invoices, control of budget vs actual. Proposition Development - Lead the ongoing development of the proposition, ensuring it remains competitive, customer centric, and aligned to market opportunities and the strategic priorities of the firm. Capability Development - Champion best practices in project management, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the development of frameworks and methodologies. Business Development - Play an active role in business development, supporting RFPs, pitches, and proposals, and identifying opportunities for future engagements. Key Skills & Experience Experience delivering complex projects within the pensions industry, with a proven ability to manage multiple high value engagements simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead cross functional teams, and manage competing priorities. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to represent Isio at senior client forums. IT literacy - Microsoft Office suite (including MS Project), and familiarity with project management tools. Ability to work autonomously while providing leadership and direction to others. Professional Qualifications: Association for Project Management (APM) PMQ or Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) preferred. Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients. Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society. Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger. People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice. What we offer you Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that'll be available to you will enable you to do this. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here Isio - Careers & Benefits. We're open to offering this role as either a permanent position or a fixed term contract (FTC), depending on your preference and circumstances. About Isio Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience. Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email .
Apr 14, 2026
Full time
We're growing and want you to be a part of our journey. Client Project Manager We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Client Project Manager with deep expertise in the pensions industry. You will have a strong track record of leading complex projects, the ability to lead teams and influence at a senior level. The Pensions Project Management Team sits within the Actuarial & Consulting service line and as part of our broader Projects team. As a senior member, you will lead high profile, strategic client projects and work with senior leaders across all service lines nationwide. This position offers an excellent opportunity to take the lead as Client Project Manager on our complex, bespoke client facing projects, as well as performance manage project managers and contribute to the evolution of our project management capability, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. A good example of the types of projects we are looking for you to lead, and a key area of immediate focus for us, will be on GMPe projects work where you will work closely with the GMPe Programme Director to deliver the intended outcomes. Other areas that we are actively growing support for are working closely with Isio's Pension Administration and Operational Solutions teams on data transformation, and insurance transactions (including buy ins and buy outs). Responsibilities Responsibilities will vary, however typically these will include: Client projects - Drive and manage the full project life cycle for multiple clients at a time, including set up, planning, managing/progress reporting to key stakeholders, control, and project close. Stakeholder management - Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and internal leadership, influencing decision making and providing strategic guidance. Involvement in Business Development opportunities, pitches and client proposals. Team management - Effective team leadership and people management by developing talent, fostering a high performance culture, and ensuring clear communication across the team. Resource management - Supporting the central programme team to assign and prioritise resources to projects. Financial Management - WIP management, preparation of fees/invoices, control of budget vs actual. Proposition Development - Lead the ongoing development of the proposition, ensuring it remains competitive, customer centric, and aligned to market opportunities and the strategic priorities of the firm. Capability Development - Champion best practices in project management, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the development of frameworks and methodologies. Business Development - Play an active role in business development, supporting RFPs, pitches, and proposals, and identifying opportunities for future engagements. Key Skills & Experience Experience delivering complex projects within the pensions industry, with a proven ability to manage multiple high value engagements simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead cross functional teams, and manage competing priorities. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to represent Isio at senior client forums. IT literacy - Microsoft Office suite (including MS Project), and familiarity with project management tools. Ability to work autonomously while providing leadership and direction to others. Professional Qualifications: Association for Project Management (APM) PMQ or Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) preferred. Demonstrated Commitment to our Core Purpose Power in Partnership: We work in partnership with our clients & each other - building open and trusted relationships. Working together allows us to deliver the best for our clients. Future Focus: We want to push our industry forward by solving problems in better ways that benefit both our clients & society. Strength in Difference: We work with diverse perspectives to find better solutions. Working with differences makes us stronger. People First: We recognise that pensions is a people business. People are the source of Isio's expertise and it is people's lives that we affect through our advice. What we offer you Isio is a people business, and we're committed to helping our great colleagues gain a wide variety of experience, significant development opportunities and progression through the business. The variety of work that'll be available to you will enable you to do this. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer here Isio - Careers & Benefits. We're open to offering this role as either a permanent position or a fixed term contract (FTC), depending on your preference and circumstances. About Isio Isio was 'born' in 2020 from the sale of KPMG UK's Pension Practice to a private equity firm. An industry leading challenger, we provide diverse expertise spanning Pensions, Investment, Benefits and Wealth to give clients an integrated experience. Isio is built by challengers, innovators and forward thinkers, grounded around a vision which strives to deliver greater financial confidence for everyone. We empower and develop those who join us - valuing curious minds and giving people the freedom to outperform. Known and respected for our agility, we harness specialist experience, bold thinking and the desire to push the boundaries of what we can achieve for our clients, from small to blue chip, public to private. At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. We have offices across the UK and many of our roles offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work to help create a work life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please email .
Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constant demands a new breed of company. Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology company purpose built for the digital era. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage, SocialChain and MTM. And we're underpinned by leading marketing training practice, MiniMBA, as well as our very own social-first media network who deliver monthly views in the billions for some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap, Meta and TikTok. We're a global collective who live and breathe digital, working with some of the boldest brands in the world to capitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Our mission New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences, new trends, new technologies, new regulations-our clients' worlds get more complex daily. Their agency partnerships shouldn't. It's our job to cut through the chaos, make the complex simple and navigate a clear path to growth for them. That's why we make it our mission to capitalise on complexity for our clients-across consultancy, capability and execution-by crafting dynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow's challenges. Our values Bold Curiosity We run at change and challenge convention because we love to push the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible. We champion discovery, go deep into our clients' worlds and are always hungry to learn more about them, our specialisms and each other. Connected Clarity We are focused in our collaboration - joining the right dots between our clients, our partners and our herd of experts to deliver agile solutions at speed and scale. We set a shared ambition from the outset, are transparent at every stage and always strive to make the complex simple. Positive Encouragement We want to make working with us the best part of someone's day. We lift one other up, find the fun in the day to day and are committed to ensuring everyone belongs. Constant Impact We believe in outcomes over outputs. We're goal orientated, results driven and data led. We show up with passion every day. And we're always honing our craft. About Brave Bison Performance With over 20 years experience growing our clients' businesses through digital media, we help brands leverage the right data, right partners and right tech to capitalise on complexity and supercharge their online growth. By going deep into our clients' world, investing their budget where it will work the hardest and ensuring that we only win when they win, we stand for braver digital in a world of opportunity. Role Overview Brave Bison Performance & Commerce is looking for a Performance Media Director to lead the strategy, planning, and activation for one of our flagship global accounts: New Balance. This is a high visibility, high impact role for someone who lives and breathes performance media, understands how modern consumers actually behave, and can translate that into cross channel strategies that punch above weight. You'll bring depth in Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic Display, paired with a test and learn mindset and a passion for building future fit performance ecosystems. You'll sit at the heart of one of the fastest growing agency groups in the UK, partnering directly with senior New Balance stakeholders and leading a team of talented specialists across channels and markets. You'll also play an active role in shaping Brave Bison's paid media proposition - contributing to new business, thought leadership and the agency's wider growth. If you love solving complex performance problems and pushing brands forward through digital excellence, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead Performance Strategy for New Balance Own the vision and execution of EMEA and regional performance media strategy across Paid Search, Paid Social, Display, and emerging channels. Partner closely with New Balance stakeholders to shape seasonal plans, commercial responses, product launch frameworks, and full funnel thinking. Translate brand moments, athlete partnerships, and product priorities into data driven, audience first media plans that drive measurable outcomes. 2. Cross Channel Planning & Innovation Build performance frameworks that link new audiences through traffic focused campaigns with lower funnel conversion and retention. Create integrated planning approaches that combine media, creative, retail, and commerce signals. Stay ahead of platform innovation and bring Brave Bison level energy to identifying new opportunities, formats, partnerships, and betas. Champion AI adoption across the department - identifying where automation, predictive tooling, and AI enabled optimisation can meaningfully improve performance and efficiency. 3. Paid Search, Social & Display Excellence Provide senior technical leadership across Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, DV360, and other key platforms. Ensure world class campaign architecture, optimisation routines, automation strategies, and measurement frameworks. Partner with analytics and creative teams to continually improve performance through audience segmentation, dynamic creative, and predictive modelling. 4. Senior Client Leadership Act as the primary performance partner for New Balance across EMEA and key regional teams - seen as a genuine extension of their senior marketing leadership. Lead strategic presentations, quarterly business reviews, performance deep dives, and annual planning cycles. Deliver clear, story driven insights that cut through complexity and focus on commercial impact - with a particular emphasis on ROI storytelling that connects media activity to business outcomes. Proactively unlock new opportunities to strengthen New Balance's performance engines across EMEA. Balance assertiveness and diplomacy to constructively challenge client thinking where needed, driving better outcomes through structured problem solving and well evidenced recommendations. 5. Team Leadership & Development Lead, inspire, and challenge a multidisciplinary team of search, social, and programmatic experts. Foster a culture built on curiosity, innovation, experimentation, and operational excellence. Support learning pathways, certifications, platform training, and ongoing career development. Drive a growth mindset across the team - modelling resilience, encouraging proactive development, and holding yourself and others accountable for continuous improvement. 6. Measurement, Insight & Performance Growth Elevate measurement frameworks that integrate platform data, attribution, incrementality testing, and business outcomes. Work closely with analytics to build dashboards, reporting suites, and predictive tools. Champion test and learn programmes across markets, continually raising the performance bar. Own portfolio level forecasting and oversee QA frameworks to ensure budgets, pacing, and quality standards are consistently airtight across all markets. 7. Business Development & Thought Leadership Contribute to Brave Bison's paid media new business strategy - supporting pitches, crafting compelling narratives, and coordinating cross functional input to help win work. Represent the agency externally through thought leadership, industry events, and marketing activity that reinforces Brave Bison's performance credentials. Skills & Experience Required Essential 7-10+ years' experience in performance media with deep specialism in Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic Display. Proven track record leading large or global e commerce or retail accounts (sporting goods experience a plus). Highly confident working with senior marketing stakeholders. Strong analytical capability and ability to convert data into commercially relevant insights. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with a bias for clarity and impact. Experience managing and growing high performing teams. Confident constructively challenging senior stakeholders and driving structured problem solving across client and agency teams. Demonstrable experience championing AI adoption and automation within performance media. Expert understanding of: Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft Ads, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, DV360 or similar DSPs, GA4, tracking infrastructure, attribution models Desirable Experience in global or multi market media structures. Familiarity with retail media, product feed optimisation, and commerce platforms. Exposure to predictive modelling or advanced automation tools. Experience developing performance creative frameworks. Involvement in new business pitches or agency thought leadership activity. What Makes This Role Special You'll lead performance strategy for one of the world's most iconic sport and lifestyle brands. You'll shape the future of New Balance's EMEA performance marketing, partnering at the highest levels. You'll be part of a brave, independent, fast moving agency group that empowers people to experiment, challenge norms, and create standout work. What you'll get Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract and retain the best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that . click apply for full job details
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
Who are we? A world where complexity is the only constant demands a new breed of company. Brave Bison is a different beast: a media, marketing and technology company purpose built for the digital era. Our universe is made up of award-winning business arms Brave Bison, Engage, SocialChain and MTM. And we're underpinned by leading marketing training practice, MiniMBA, as well as our very own social-first media network who deliver monthly views in the billions for some of the biggest channels in sport and entertainment across YouTube, Snap, Meta and TikTok. We're a global collective who live and breathe digital, working with some of the boldest brands in the world to capitalise on the complexity that defines the modern marketing landscape. Our mission New platforms, new behaviours, new audiences, new trends, new technologies, new regulations-our clients' worlds get more complex daily. Their agency partnerships shouldn't. It's our job to cut through the chaos, make the complex simple and navigate a clear path to growth for them. That's why we make it our mission to capitalise on complexity for our clients-across consultancy, capability and execution-by crafting dynamic digital solutions that outpace tomorrow's challenges. Our values Bold Curiosity We run at change and challenge convention because we love to push the boundaries of what the world thinks is possible. We champion discovery, go deep into our clients' worlds and are always hungry to learn more about them, our specialisms and each other. Connected Clarity We are focused in our collaboration - joining the right dots between our clients, our partners and our herd of experts to deliver agile solutions at speed and scale. We set a shared ambition from the outset, are transparent at every stage and always strive to make the complex simple. Positive Encouragement We want to make working with us the best part of someone's day. We lift one other up, find the fun in the day to day and are committed to ensuring everyone belongs. Constant Impact We believe in outcomes over outputs. We're goal orientated, results driven and data led. We show up with passion every day. And we're always honing our craft. About Brave Bison Performance With over 20 years experience growing our clients' businesses through digital media, we help brands leverage the right data, right partners and right tech to capitalise on complexity and supercharge their online growth. By going deep into our clients' world, investing their budget where it will work the hardest and ensuring that we only win when they win, we stand for braver digital in a world of opportunity. Role Overview Brave Bison Performance & Commerce is looking for a Performance Media Director to lead the strategy, planning, and activation for one of our flagship global accounts: New Balance. This is a high visibility, high impact role for someone who lives and breathes performance media, understands how modern consumers actually behave, and can translate that into cross channel strategies that punch above weight. You'll bring depth in Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic Display, paired with a test and learn mindset and a passion for building future fit performance ecosystems. You'll sit at the heart of one of the fastest growing agency groups in the UK, partnering directly with senior New Balance stakeholders and leading a team of talented specialists across channels and markets. You'll also play an active role in shaping Brave Bison's paid media proposition - contributing to new business, thought leadership and the agency's wider growth. If you love solving complex performance problems and pushing brands forward through digital excellence, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities 1. Lead Performance Strategy for New Balance Own the vision and execution of EMEA and regional performance media strategy across Paid Search, Paid Social, Display, and emerging channels. Partner closely with New Balance stakeholders to shape seasonal plans, commercial responses, product launch frameworks, and full funnel thinking. Translate brand moments, athlete partnerships, and product priorities into data driven, audience first media plans that drive measurable outcomes. 2. Cross Channel Planning & Innovation Build performance frameworks that link new audiences through traffic focused campaigns with lower funnel conversion and retention. Create integrated planning approaches that combine media, creative, retail, and commerce signals. Stay ahead of platform innovation and bring Brave Bison level energy to identifying new opportunities, formats, partnerships, and betas. Champion AI adoption across the department - identifying where automation, predictive tooling, and AI enabled optimisation can meaningfully improve performance and efficiency. 3. Paid Search, Social & Display Excellence Provide senior technical leadership across Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, DV360, and other key platforms. Ensure world class campaign architecture, optimisation routines, automation strategies, and measurement frameworks. Partner with analytics and creative teams to continually improve performance through audience segmentation, dynamic creative, and predictive modelling. 4. Senior Client Leadership Act as the primary performance partner for New Balance across EMEA and key regional teams - seen as a genuine extension of their senior marketing leadership. Lead strategic presentations, quarterly business reviews, performance deep dives, and annual planning cycles. Deliver clear, story driven insights that cut through complexity and focus on commercial impact - with a particular emphasis on ROI storytelling that connects media activity to business outcomes. Proactively unlock new opportunities to strengthen New Balance's performance engines across EMEA. Balance assertiveness and diplomacy to constructively challenge client thinking where needed, driving better outcomes through structured problem solving and well evidenced recommendations. 5. Team Leadership & Development Lead, inspire, and challenge a multidisciplinary team of search, social, and programmatic experts. Foster a culture built on curiosity, innovation, experimentation, and operational excellence. Support learning pathways, certifications, platform training, and ongoing career development. Drive a growth mindset across the team - modelling resilience, encouraging proactive development, and holding yourself and others accountable for continuous improvement. 6. Measurement, Insight & Performance Growth Elevate measurement frameworks that integrate platform data, attribution, incrementality testing, and business outcomes. Work closely with analytics to build dashboards, reporting suites, and predictive tools. Champion test and learn programmes across markets, continually raising the performance bar. Own portfolio level forecasting and oversee QA frameworks to ensure budgets, pacing, and quality standards are consistently airtight across all markets. 7. Business Development & Thought Leadership Contribute to Brave Bison's paid media new business strategy - supporting pitches, crafting compelling narratives, and coordinating cross functional input to help win work. Represent the agency externally through thought leadership, industry events, and marketing activity that reinforces Brave Bison's performance credentials. Skills & Experience Required Essential 7-10+ years' experience in performance media with deep specialism in Paid Search, Paid Social, and Programmatic Display. Proven track record leading large or global e commerce or retail accounts (sporting goods experience a plus). Highly confident working with senior marketing stakeholders. Strong analytical capability and ability to convert data into commercially relevant insights. Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with a bias for clarity and impact. Experience managing and growing high performing teams. Confident constructively challenging senior stakeholders and driving structured problem solving across client and agency teams. Demonstrable experience championing AI adoption and automation within performance media. Expert understanding of: Google Ads, SA360, Microsoft Ads, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, DV360 or similar DSPs, GA4, tracking infrastructure, attribution models Desirable Experience in global or multi market media structures. Familiarity with retail media, product feed optimisation, and commerce platforms. Exposure to predictive modelling or advanced automation tools. Experience developing performance creative frameworks. Involvement in new business pitches or agency thought leadership activity. What Makes This Role Special You'll lead performance strategy for one of the world's most iconic sport and lifestyle brands. You'll shape the future of New Balance's EMEA performance marketing, partnering at the highest levels. You'll be part of a brave, independent, fast moving agency group that empowers people to experiment, challenge norms, and create standout work. What you'll get Our people make us who we are, so to make sure we attract and retain the best and brightest in the industry, we offer an attractive benefits package. But not only that . click apply for full job details
The Company Our client is a leading global media agency partnering with some of the world's most recognised brands to deliver innovative, integrated marketing solutions. Their Client Success function sits at the core of the business, acting as both a strategic partner to clients and a leadership function internally, ensuring best in class delivery across strategy, planning and activation. The agency operates across a full spectrum of disciplines including programmatic, paid social, digital direct and content syndication, with a strong focus on delivering measurable impact and building long term client relationships. The Role We are recruiting for an exceptional Group Director, EMEA Lead (Maternity Cover) to take ownership of a high profile, global B2B account across the EMEA region. Based in London, this role sits within a global account structure and works closely with US based teams to deliver integrated marketing strategies across both brand and demand. The successful candidate will act as the senior client lead, overseeing end to end campaign delivery across digital and offline channels, with a strong emphasis on performance marketing. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping strategy, driving operational excellence, and leading cross functional teams across planning, programmatic, paid social, digital direct and content syndication. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the senior point of contact for EMEA stakeholders across brand and demand campaigns Leading global onboarding, planning and activation across all channels Partnering with global teams to implement strategies and operational frameworks across a complex, multi market account Leading and developing cross functional teams to deliver high quality output Identifying capability and resource gaps to maintain service excellence Defining and monitoring KPIs to drive performance and client satisfaction Championing learning and development across both internal teams and client stakeholders Providing thought leadership within B2B digital marketing, including POVs and case studies You The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced client leader with deep expertise in digital media and a proven ability to operate at a senior level with complex, global accounts. Essential experience and skills: Proven background in senior account leadership within digital media or integrated marketing Strong expertise across brand, demand and performance marketing Experience working with B2B technology clients or similarly complex organisations Hands on experience delivering content syndication campaigns (planning, activation and reporting) Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders A clear and confident point of view on B2B digital marketing and industry trends Experience producing thought leadership content, including POVs and white papers Strong leadership presence with the gravitas to influence and inspire teams and clients Ability to thrive in fast paced, matrixed and complex environments Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills Demonstrated ability to understand client businesses in depth and deliver impactful solutions Apply Now! You can apply for this Group Director role now by sending us your CV or by calling us now! Don't forget to register as a candidate too. Nicola LeBorgne - Senior Client Partner Equal Opportunity Statement Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.
Apr 11, 2026
Full time
The Company Our client is a leading global media agency partnering with some of the world's most recognised brands to deliver innovative, integrated marketing solutions. Their Client Success function sits at the core of the business, acting as both a strategic partner to clients and a leadership function internally, ensuring best in class delivery across strategy, planning and activation. The agency operates across a full spectrum of disciplines including programmatic, paid social, digital direct and content syndication, with a strong focus on delivering measurable impact and building long term client relationships. The Role We are recruiting for an exceptional Group Director, EMEA Lead (Maternity Cover) to take ownership of a high profile, global B2B account across the EMEA region. Based in London, this role sits within a global account structure and works closely with US based teams to deliver integrated marketing strategies across both brand and demand. The successful candidate will act as the senior client lead, overseeing end to end campaign delivery across digital and offline channels, with a strong emphasis on performance marketing. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping strategy, driving operational excellence, and leading cross functional teams across planning, programmatic, paid social, digital direct and content syndication. Key responsibilities include: Acting as the senior point of contact for EMEA stakeholders across brand and demand campaigns Leading global onboarding, planning and activation across all channels Partnering with global teams to implement strategies and operational frameworks across a complex, multi market account Leading and developing cross functional teams to deliver high quality output Identifying capability and resource gaps to maintain service excellence Defining and monitoring KPIs to drive performance and client satisfaction Championing learning and development across both internal teams and client stakeholders Providing thought leadership within B2B digital marketing, including POVs and case studies You The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced client leader with deep expertise in digital media and a proven ability to operate at a senior level with complex, global accounts. Essential experience and skills: Proven background in senior account leadership within digital media or integrated marketing Strong expertise across brand, demand and performance marketing Experience working with B2B technology clients or similarly complex organisations Hands on experience delivering content syndication campaigns (planning, activation and reporting) Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders A clear and confident point of view on B2B digital marketing and industry trends Experience producing thought leadership content, including POVs and white papers Strong leadership presence with the gravitas to influence and inspire teams and clients Ability to thrive in fast paced, matrixed and complex environments Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills Demonstrated ability to understand client businesses in depth and deliver impactful solutions Apply Now! You can apply for this Group Director role now by sending us your CV or by calling us now! Don't forget to register as a candidate too. Nicola LeBorgne - Senior Client Partner Equal Opportunity Statement Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.
Job title: Account Manager Location: London, United Kingdom Work environment: Hybrid Reports to: Business Unit Director About Irvine Partners At Irvine Partners, we shape culture-forward communications for global industry leaders. We combine sharp strategic thinking with creative storytelling and digital craft to build brands that matter, move and endure. Our team spans PR experts, award-winning creatives, journalists, cultural strategists, and digital innovators across the UK and Africa About the role We are seeking a strategic, confident and commercially aware Account Manager to join our UK team. This is a high-ownership role responsible for leading significant workstreams across complex client accounts. The Account Manager plays a critical part in translating strategic direction into integrated, high-performing communications programmes while safeguarding delivery standards, timelines and commercial discipline. You will act as a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients, contribute meaningfully to campaign ideation and optimisation, and ensure that account delivery is both creatively strong and commercially sound. Key responsibilities Strategic execution & campaign leadership: Lead the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns across earned, owned and emerging platforms. Interrogate audience behaviour and cultural relevance to inform campaign planning. Translate high-level strategy into clear, structured executional roadmaps. Ensure all outputs align with client objectives and measurable KPIs. Client management: Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact on key accounts. Provide proactive counsel grounded in insight and performance data. Lead status meetings, reporting discussions and campaign reviews with confidence. Anticipate challenges and provide solutions before escalation is required. Media & platform leadership: Maintain and grow strong UK media and creator relationships. Drive proactive media engagement strategies beyond reactive pitching. Identify emerging platforms and new storytelling opportunities to enhance visibility and influence. Performance & commercial oversight: Analyse campaign performance and media impact. Translate data into strategic recommendations and optimisation plans. Present clear, outcome-focused reporting to clients. Requirements Experience: 5-7 years' experience in a PR or integrated communications agency. Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape. Demonstrated experience leading campaigns with measurable results. Experience working with senior client stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously. Core competencies: Strategic thinking: Ability to understand client business objectives and align communications activity accordingly. Executional excellence: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables without compromising quality. Communication excellence: Compelling storyteller with strong written and verbal skills. Media & cultural intelligence: Deep understanding of UK media, digital ecosystems and cultural shifts. Problem-solving & judgement: Confident decision-maker with strong critical thinking ability. Commercial awareness: Understands scopes, timelines and resource management, with an ability to protect account health. Personal attributes: Confident and credible with clients and media. Calm under pressure and highly organised. Curious and culturally aware. Ambitious and growth-oriented. Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Job title: Account Manager Location: London, United Kingdom Work environment: Hybrid Reports to: Business Unit Director About Irvine Partners At Irvine Partners, we shape culture-forward communications for global industry leaders. We combine sharp strategic thinking with creative storytelling and digital craft to build brands that matter, move and endure. Our team spans PR experts, award-winning creatives, journalists, cultural strategists, and digital innovators across the UK and Africa About the role We are seeking a strategic, confident and commercially aware Account Manager to join our UK team. This is a high-ownership role responsible for leading significant workstreams across complex client accounts. The Account Manager plays a critical part in translating strategic direction into integrated, high-performing communications programmes while safeguarding delivery standards, timelines and commercial discipline. You will act as a trusted day-to-day advisor to clients, contribute meaningfully to campaign ideation and optimisation, and ensure that account delivery is both creatively strong and commercially sound. Key responsibilities Strategic execution & campaign leadership: Lead the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns across earned, owned and emerging platforms. Interrogate audience behaviour and cultural relevance to inform campaign planning. Translate high-level strategy into clear, structured executional roadmaps. Ensure all outputs align with client objectives and measurable KPIs. Client management: Serve as the primary day-to-day client contact on key accounts. Provide proactive counsel grounded in insight and performance data. Lead status meetings, reporting discussions and campaign reviews with confidence. Anticipate challenges and provide solutions before escalation is required. Media & platform leadership: Maintain and grow strong UK media and creator relationships. Drive proactive media engagement strategies beyond reactive pitching. Identify emerging platforms and new storytelling opportunities to enhance visibility and influence. Performance & commercial oversight: Analyse campaign performance and media impact. Translate data into strategic recommendations and optimisation plans. Present clear, outcome-focused reporting to clients. Requirements Experience: 5-7 years' experience in a PR or integrated communications agency. Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape. Demonstrated experience leading campaigns with measurable results. Experience working with senior client stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously. Core competencies: Strategic thinking: Ability to understand client business objectives and align communications activity accordingly. Executional excellence: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables without compromising quality. Communication excellence: Compelling storyteller with strong written and verbal skills. Media & cultural intelligence: Deep understanding of UK media, digital ecosystems and cultural shifts. Problem-solving & judgement: Confident decision-maker with strong critical thinking ability. Commercial awareness: Understands scopes, timelines and resource management, with an ability to protect account health. Personal attributes: Confident and credible with clients and media. Calm under pressure and highly organised. Curious and culturally aware. Ambitious and growth-oriented. Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
Engineering Manager Project: HS2 Track Infrastructure Project Key responsibilities This role provides senior technical leadership for Track Systems scope, ensuring the integrated delivery, assurance, and governance of multidisciplinary design in line with HS2 contractual requirements. Supports the Lead Engineering Manager / Engineering Lead (Lot) in the coordination and delivery of design for the allocated Lot, from Scheme Design through Detailed Design, construction support and As-Built stages, in accordance with the Works Information and HS2 assurance processes. Acts as the Lot-level engineering focal point, coordinating day-to-day design delivery with Construction, Commercial, Planning and Project Controls teams to ensure alignment of design outputs with programme, cost and construction sequencing requirements. Is embedded within the route-wide Track Engineering function, ensuring consistency of technical standards, governance, assurance processes and design integration across all Lots. Acts as a key link between Lot delivery and the central Track engineering structure, supporting coherent implementation of engineering strategies, technical decisions and interface management across the route. Coordinates and monitors the performance and outputs of Designers and specialist design subcontractors/suppliers at Lot level, ensuring that design deliverables are compliant, integrated, buildable and aligned with route-wide technical principles. Supports the management of internal and external interfaces within the Lot, while contributing to the alignment and resolution of route-wide interface matters in coordination with the central Track Engineering function. Participates in technical reviews (IDC / IDR), progressive assurance activities and CDM compliance, escalating strategic or high-risk matters to the Lead Engineering Manager as appropriate. Supports working-level engagement with the Client and interfacing contractors, ensuring communication is consistent with the route-wide engineering position and direction set by the Lead Engineering Manager and Engineering Director. Assists in identifying, monitoring and mitigating technical risks and opportunities at Lot level, contributing to route-wide optimisation and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Where required, provides support during change processes for Lot-related scope, including coordination of designer inputs and coordinating preparation of technical responses. Provides technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.). Attends the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham and/or London. Reports to: Lead Engineering Manager / Engineering Lead (Lot) Location: London Key Skills and qualifications Chartered Civil Engineering / Rail Civil Engineer /Architect or equivalent. Master s degree from an accredited institution. Extensive experience in major infrastructure projects, including senior design or engineering coordination roles Strong track record in major rail programmes will be highly desirable Experience operating under NEC contracts Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors Leadership, decision-making, communication and stakeholder-management skills Very good communication and organisational skills
Apr 09, 2026
Full time
Engineering Manager Project: HS2 Track Infrastructure Project Key responsibilities This role provides senior technical leadership for Track Systems scope, ensuring the integrated delivery, assurance, and governance of multidisciplinary design in line with HS2 contractual requirements. Supports the Lead Engineering Manager / Engineering Lead (Lot) in the coordination and delivery of design for the allocated Lot, from Scheme Design through Detailed Design, construction support and As-Built stages, in accordance with the Works Information and HS2 assurance processes. Acts as the Lot-level engineering focal point, coordinating day-to-day design delivery with Construction, Commercial, Planning and Project Controls teams to ensure alignment of design outputs with programme, cost and construction sequencing requirements. Is embedded within the route-wide Track Engineering function, ensuring consistency of technical standards, governance, assurance processes and design integration across all Lots. Acts as a key link between Lot delivery and the central Track engineering structure, supporting coherent implementation of engineering strategies, technical decisions and interface management across the route. Coordinates and monitors the performance and outputs of Designers and specialist design subcontractors/suppliers at Lot level, ensuring that design deliverables are compliant, integrated, buildable and aligned with route-wide technical principles. Supports the management of internal and external interfaces within the Lot, while contributing to the alignment and resolution of route-wide interface matters in coordination with the central Track Engineering function. Participates in technical reviews (IDC / IDR), progressive assurance activities and CDM compliance, escalating strategic or high-risk matters to the Lead Engineering Manager as appropriate. Supports working-level engagement with the Client and interfacing contractors, ensuring communication is consistent with the route-wide engineering position and direction set by the Lead Engineering Manager and Engineering Director. Assists in identifying, monitoring and mitigating technical risks and opportunities at Lot level, contributing to route-wide optimisation and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Where required, provides support during change processes for Lot-related scope, including coordination of designer inputs and coordinating preparation of technical responses. Provides technical input and support to relevant commercial communications (SNCs, NCRs, CEs, Departures, etc.). Attends the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham and/or London. Reports to: Lead Engineering Manager / Engineering Lead (Lot) Location: London Key Skills and qualifications Chartered Civil Engineering / Rail Civil Engineer /Architect or equivalent. Master s degree from an accredited institution. Extensive experience in major infrastructure projects, including senior design or engineering coordination roles Strong track record in major rail programmes will be highly desirable Experience operating under NEC contracts Experience in managing and liaising with third parties and other contractors Leadership, decision-making, communication and stakeholder-management skills Very good communication and organisational skills
FP&A Manager Location: Warrington, GB, WA3 6UT Brand: RS Integrated Supply Function: Finance Work Location: Warrington (WA3 6UT) As an FP&A Manager, you will play a key role within the RSIS Finance team, supporting the Director of FP&A in delivering high-quality financial planning, performance insight, and decision support. With primary responsibility for managing, analysing, and optimising the P&L, you will provide timely, accurate, and commercially relevant insights that drive improved financial performance. Working closely with the wider Finance, Commercial Finance, and Operational teams across RS Integrated Supply, you will ensure robust forecasting, insightful variance analysis, and disciplined financial management to help the business achieve its strategic and financial objectives. What you will be doing: P&L Ownership and Performance Management: Lead the detailed analysis of the RSIS P&L, ensuring clear understanding of performance drivers, variances, and risks/opportunities. Partner with Commercial Finance and operational stakeholders to challenge performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support delivery of financial targets. Produce monthly P&L packs with insightful commentary, ensuring consistent, high-quality reporting aligned with Group standards. Financial Planning & Budgeting Internal: Support the Director of FP&A in delivering the annual budget and periodic reforecasts, with a focus on P&L accuracy and rigour. Coordinate data collection from functional and commercial teams, ensuring assumptions are robust, well-supported, and clearly documented. Build and maintain planning models to underpin the budgeting process. Forecasting: Own the short- and medium-term forecasting cycles for the P&L, ensuring forecasts are realistic, data-driven, and reflect business trends. Monitor forecast accuracy and work proactively with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Performance Analysis: Deliver comprehensive variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year. Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability. Conduct ad-hoc deep dives to understand underlying cost drivers or revenue trends. Management Reporting: Produce high-quality monthly management reporting for senior leadership and Group FP&A. Support the Director of FP&A with preparation of presentations, dashboards, and performance insights for the Finance Director, RS Group Executive Committee, and other stakeholders. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of all reporting outputs. Develop and maintain robust P&L models to support scenario analysis, business planning, and commercial decision-making. Provide financial insight on strategic initiatives, customer proposals, operational changes, and investment decisions. Process & Systems Improvement: Champion continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting, and systems. Support automation and standardisation initiatives to improve efficiency and data reliability. Work closely with the junior financial analyst, providing guidance on cost centre reporting and analysis. Collaborate effectively with Accounting, Commercial Finance, and Operations to ensure a seamless flow of financial information and alignment of processes. What do I need to be successful? If you have the following skills and experience, we want to hear from you: Fully qualified accountant: (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent qualifications). FP&A Experience: Proven background in financial planning and analysis, ideally within a complex, fast paced organisation. Strong P&L Expertise: Deep understanding of revenue drivers, margin analysis, cost management, and financial performance metrics. Analytical Capability: Ability to interpret financial data, spot trends, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. Financial Modelling: Solid modelling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with planning systems. Commercial Mindset: Curious, proactive, and able to connect financial outcomes with operational and commercial activity. Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non finance stakeholders. Internal Collaboration: Ability to build relationships across functions and contribute positively to cross functional decision making. Adaptability: Comfortable managing multiple priorities, working to tight deadlines, and flexing to meet evolving business needs. Integrity: Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and high ethical standards in all financial work. We are RS Integrated Supply. Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. RS Integrated Supply is one of the world's leading providers of Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries for the provision of MRO (indirect) products. Our portfolio consists of Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management and Inventory Optimisation enabled by industry leading digital platforms. We deliver world class results to world class companies in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Beverage, Automotive and Aerospace. We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people. Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
FP&A Manager Location: Warrington, GB, WA3 6UT Brand: RS Integrated Supply Function: Finance Work Location: Warrington (WA3 6UT) As an FP&A Manager, you will play a key role within the RSIS Finance team, supporting the Director of FP&A in delivering high-quality financial planning, performance insight, and decision support. With primary responsibility for managing, analysing, and optimising the P&L, you will provide timely, accurate, and commercially relevant insights that drive improved financial performance. Working closely with the wider Finance, Commercial Finance, and Operational teams across RS Integrated Supply, you will ensure robust forecasting, insightful variance analysis, and disciplined financial management to help the business achieve its strategic and financial objectives. What you will be doing: P&L Ownership and Performance Management: Lead the detailed analysis of the RSIS P&L, ensuring clear understanding of performance drivers, variances, and risks/opportunities. Partner with Commercial Finance and operational stakeholders to challenge performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support delivery of financial targets. Produce monthly P&L packs with insightful commentary, ensuring consistent, high-quality reporting aligned with Group standards. Financial Planning & Budgeting Internal: Support the Director of FP&A in delivering the annual budget and periodic reforecasts, with a focus on P&L accuracy and rigour. Coordinate data collection from functional and commercial teams, ensuring assumptions are robust, well-supported, and clearly documented. Build and maintain planning models to underpin the budgeting process. Forecasting: Own the short- and medium-term forecasting cycles for the P&L, ensuring forecasts are realistic, data-driven, and reflect business trends. Monitor forecast accuracy and work proactively with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Performance Analysis: Deliver comprehensive variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year. Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to improve profitability. Conduct ad-hoc deep dives to understand underlying cost drivers or revenue trends. Management Reporting: Produce high-quality monthly management reporting for senior leadership and Group FP&A. Support the Director of FP&A with preparation of presentations, dashboards, and performance insights for the Finance Director, RS Group Executive Committee, and other stakeholders. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of all reporting outputs. Develop and maintain robust P&L models to support scenario analysis, business planning, and commercial decision-making. Provide financial insight on strategic initiatives, customer proposals, operational changes, and investment decisions. Process & Systems Improvement: Champion continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting, and systems. Support automation and standardisation initiatives to improve efficiency and data reliability. Work closely with the junior financial analyst, providing guidance on cost centre reporting and analysis. Collaborate effectively with Accounting, Commercial Finance, and Operations to ensure a seamless flow of financial information and alignment of processes. What do I need to be successful? If you have the following skills and experience, we want to hear from you: Fully qualified accountant: (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent qualifications). FP&A Experience: Proven background in financial planning and analysis, ideally within a complex, fast paced organisation. Strong P&L Expertise: Deep understanding of revenue drivers, margin analysis, cost management, and financial performance metrics. Analytical Capability: Ability to interpret financial data, spot trends, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations. Financial Modelling: Solid modelling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with planning systems. Commercial Mindset: Curious, proactive, and able to connect financial outcomes with operational and commercial activity. Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non finance stakeholders. Internal Collaboration: Ability to build relationships across functions and contribute positively to cross functional decision making. Adaptability: Comfortable managing multiple priorities, working to tight deadlines, and flexing to meet evolving business needs. Integrity: Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and high ethical standards in all financial work. We are RS Integrated Supply. Across the industrial design, manufacturing and maintenance worlds, we're the digital destination for product and service solutions to help our customers with the maintenance, repair and operation of their businesses. RS Integrated Supply is one of the world's leading providers of Integrated Supply Solutions to manufacturing industries for the provision of MRO (indirect) products. Our portfolio consists of Procurement Services, Transactional Processing, Stores Management and Inventory Optimisation enabled by industry leading digital platforms. We deliver world class results to world class companies in industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Beverage, Automotive and Aerospace. We are one team. We deliver brilliantly. We do the right thing. We make every day better. These are our values. They unite our c.9,000 global colleagues and differentiate us from our competition. They are a mix of how we work today and how we must step up for the future. Most importantly, it is one set of values shaped by our people, for our people. Together, we can make great things happen. Aim for amazing and beyond.
HRBP Director (Oxford Research Site) page is loaded HRBP Director (Oxford Research Site)locations: Oxford, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-28307 Job Description General Summary: We're seeking a strategic and hands-on HR Business Partner Director to support the Oxford Research Site during a dynamic period of scientific growth, portfolio advancement, and organizational evolution. As the site continues to scale its research capabilities and deepen its impact across the research portfolio, this role will play a critical part in shaping the people strategy, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and enabling leaders through change and complexity. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at the intersection of science and people, partnering with a highly collaborative, purpose-driven research organization to help advance transformative science for patients.This role reports into the Lead HR Business Partner for the Research organization and serves as a trusted advisor to senior Oxford-based research leaders and their leadership teams. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Provides strategic HR leadership and expert guidance to assigned Oxford Research client groups, along with consultation and delivery of HR programs and services to support key research and site objectives Leverages complex data and people analytics to generate insights into organizational health, talent trends, and capability needs that inform research and HR priorities. Translates insights into clear, practical, and compelling perspectives that challenge current thinking, inform decision-making, and demonstrate impact on scientific outcomes and organizational performance. Builds alignment and influences action Proactively defines, builds, and implements value-added HR strategies and solutions that support site strategy, scientific priorities, and long-term organizational sustainability Advises senior research leaders on complex matters related to organizational design, workforce evolution, culture, and change leadership in a fast-paced scientific environment Establishes strategies and tactics to attract, develop, and retain high-impact scientific and operational talent across all levels to support current and future research needs Leads strategic workforce planning efforts for the Oxford Research Site, ensuring alignment between talent strategy and long-range research and capability plans, including critical skill identification, talent acquisition, and succession planning Builds strong, outcome-driven partnerships with HR Centers of Excellence including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, People Experience, Talent Management, and Strategic Analytics to deliver integrated HR solutions and deploy enterprise programs that enhance the employee experience and research effectiveness Partners with site and functional leaders to implement and manage core HR processes such as performance management, talent reviews, calibration, and compensation planning Works closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure hiring strategies are aligned to near- and long-term research capability needs, with a focused emphasis on critical and leadership roles Knowledge and Skills: Comfortable partnering with and influencing senior scientific and operational leaders across multiple research disciplines Deep expertise in strategic workforce planning and capability development within complex, research-driven organizations Extensive experience in talent management, succession planning, and career development for highly specialized and senior populations Strong track record leading culture, change management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives in dynamic, matrixed environments Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related, relevant discipline Typically requires 10+ years of progressive HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Program and may be changed at any time. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at
Apr 08, 2026
Full time
HRBP Director (Oxford Research Site) page is loaded HRBP Director (Oxford Research Site)locations: Oxford, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-28307 Job Description General Summary: We're seeking a strategic and hands-on HR Business Partner Director to support the Oxford Research Site during a dynamic period of scientific growth, portfolio advancement, and organizational evolution. As the site continues to scale its research capabilities and deepen its impact across the research portfolio, this role will play a critical part in shaping the people strategy, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and enabling leaders through change and complexity. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at the intersection of science and people, partnering with a highly collaborative, purpose-driven research organization to help advance transformative science for patients.This role reports into the Lead HR Business Partner for the Research organization and serves as a trusted advisor to senior Oxford-based research leaders and their leadership teams. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Provides strategic HR leadership and expert guidance to assigned Oxford Research client groups, along with consultation and delivery of HR programs and services to support key research and site objectives Leverages complex data and people analytics to generate insights into organizational health, talent trends, and capability needs that inform research and HR priorities. Translates insights into clear, practical, and compelling perspectives that challenge current thinking, inform decision-making, and demonstrate impact on scientific outcomes and organizational performance. Builds alignment and influences action Proactively defines, builds, and implements value-added HR strategies and solutions that support site strategy, scientific priorities, and long-term organizational sustainability Advises senior research leaders on complex matters related to organizational design, workforce evolution, culture, and change leadership in a fast-paced scientific environment Establishes strategies and tactics to attract, develop, and retain high-impact scientific and operational talent across all levels to support current and future research needs Leads strategic workforce planning efforts for the Oxford Research Site, ensuring alignment between talent strategy and long-range research and capability plans, including critical skill identification, talent acquisition, and succession planning Builds strong, outcome-driven partnerships with HR Centers of Excellence including Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, People Experience, Talent Management, and Strategic Analytics to deliver integrated HR solutions and deploy enterprise programs that enhance the employee experience and research effectiveness Partners with site and functional leaders to implement and manage core HR processes such as performance management, talent reviews, calibration, and compensation planning Works closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure hiring strategies are aligned to near- and long-term research capability needs, with a focused emphasis on critical and leadership roles Knowledge and Skills: Comfortable partnering with and influencing senior scientific and operational leaders across multiple research disciplines Deep expertise in strategic workforce planning and capability development within complex, research-driven organizations Extensive experience in talent management, succession planning, and career development for highly specialized and senior populations Strong track record leading culture, change management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives in dynamic, matrixed environments Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related, relevant discipline Typically requires 10+ years of progressive HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Program and may be changed at any time. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at
