We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Updated: February 16, 2026 Location: Worcester, United Kingdom The role will be responsible for implementing the medical affairs strategy, including pre-launch and launch activities, for the company's products/pipeline in collaboration with the commercial team and aligned with the global strategy. The Medical Science Liaison Manager will lead the field team based in Europe with particular focus on its lead molecule in Cardiometabolism, including HCP engagement, congress planning and medical communications/education. The role will lead and manage the Medical Science Liaisons in Europe, leading their strategic deployment and supporting all activities. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain, in a self-driven manner, outstanding knowledge of cardiometabolic diseases and related areas, including specialised expertise in rare disease such as Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) and Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG), along with comprehensive client and competitor product knowledge Develops and maintains in a self-driven manner outstanding knowledge of company products, competitor products, and other therapeutic options within therapeutic area Executes and maintains the company medical strategy to ensure their own activities are coordinated with the team and aligned to strategy within the company Act as a player-coach, combining leadership responsibilities with hands-on field activity, including own KOL engagements and co-visits with MSLs Act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders (medical, commercial, field teams and other), providing medical/ scientific knowledge, training, and support on the company's products Establishes scientific communication and collaboration with HCPs and academia Key role medical affairs insight gathering processes and operations including leading on working collaboratively towards innovative solutions for identified issues in Europe Ensures that all interactions and activities adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information Works to the highest ethical compliance, ethics and safety standards adhering to all local regulations and laws REQUIREMENTS Experience of working at a regional level or more than one country of responsibility Extensive medical affairs experience gained in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry Therapeutic area experience in Cardiometabolic and rare disease compatible with current pipeline Experience of leadership and management of previous MSL teams Knowledge of clinical research design and GCP in the Cardiology area Experience in the successful management of vendors and external teams in a matrix environment Demonstrable track record of working cross functionally on strategic planning Experience with medical support of successfully marketed biotechnology or pharmaceutical products. At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Updated: February 16, 2026 Location: Worcester, United Kingdom The role will be responsible for implementing the medical affairs strategy, including pre-launch and launch activities, for the company's products/pipeline in collaboration with the commercial team and aligned with the global strategy. The Medical Science Liaison Manager will lead the field team based in Europe with particular focus on its lead molecule in Cardiometabolism, including HCP engagement, congress planning and medical communications/education. The role will lead and manage the Medical Science Liaisons in Europe, leading their strategic deployment and supporting all activities. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain, in a self-driven manner, outstanding knowledge of cardiometabolic diseases and related areas, including specialised expertise in rare disease such as Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) and Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG), along with comprehensive client and competitor product knowledge Develops and maintains in a self-driven manner outstanding knowledge of company products, competitor products, and other therapeutic options within therapeutic area Executes and maintains the company medical strategy to ensure their own activities are coordinated with the team and aligned to strategy within the company Act as a player-coach, combining leadership responsibilities with hands-on field activity, including own KOL engagements and co-visits with MSLs Act as an educational resource to internal stakeholders (medical, commercial, field teams and other), providing medical/ scientific knowledge, training, and support on the company's products Establishes scientific communication and collaboration with HCPs and academia Key role medical affairs insight gathering processes and operations including leading on working collaboratively towards innovative solutions for identified issues in Europe Ensures that all interactions and activities adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information Works to the highest ethical compliance, ethics and safety standards adhering to all local regulations and laws REQUIREMENTS Experience of working at a regional level or more than one country of responsibility Extensive medical affairs experience gained in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry Therapeutic area experience in Cardiometabolic and rare disease compatible with current pipeline Experience of leadership and management of previous MSL teams Knowledge of clinical research design and GCP in the Cardiology area Experience in the successful management of vendors and external teams in a matrix environment Demonstrable track record of working cross functionally on strategic planning Experience with medical support of successfully marketed biotechnology or pharmaceutical products. At Syneos Health, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities. Syneos Health companies are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)
POLARIS Referrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to £23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
POLARIS Referrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to £23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Store Manager Reporting To: Retail Area Manager Location: Guildford Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 40 Who are Bird & Blend Tea Co.? Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an eco-conscious, people-focused, award winning & B Corp certified Tea Mixology company on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea! Bird & Blend was set up & is run by Krisi & Mike, who met whilst studying Politics (of all things!) at university. Building Bird & Blend from scratch while staying true to their ethos & values has been Krisi & Mike's passion for over 10 years. From the early days of packing tea in their bedroom & attending markets, to now, with an awesome team, multiple retail stores & a thriving international online store, Bird & Blend is leading the way in tea innovation in the UK. Bird & Blend has grown out of a core belief in doing business in a better way. This is ultimately our why - it's why we are in business & what we believe in. Of course, we want to welcome as many people as possible into our Magical World of Tea but fundamentally it's what we care about other than great tea that makes us magical. You can read heaps more information about us and our mission here: About this Role As a Store Manager, you're the key to engaging with customers, listening to their needs, and guiding them to the right products. With your passionate and focused leadership, you'll inspire and develop your team to create memorable and inclusive customer experiences, driving the store's overall success. You'll handle budgeting, plan marketing strategies, and build the store's customer base. You'll also coordinate the daily activities of your team, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and inspire a high performing team in a dynamic and friendly environment. We're looking for a dedicated professional who brings passion and excellence to everything they do. This is a full time role (40 hr per week), which includes weekends and some evenings, operating an on site working pattern. What are the responsibilities? Customer Experience: Ensure every visitor has an exceptional Bird & Blend Tea experience and foster a customer focused culture with memorable interactions. Customer Focus: Become an expert on Bird & Blend products and values and handle escalated customer queries promptly. Sales: Drive your team to meet sales targets and KPIs and implement sales strategies with the Assistant Manager to boost not only sales but the customer experience. Motivate and Inspire: Lead, motivate and support your team to achieve individual and collective goals. Coaching: Provide feedback and coaching to enhance individual and store performance. Recruiting and Training: Recruit, induct, train, and develop a high performing team that fosters a positive store environment. Daily Operations: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures. Staff Rotas: Organise and oversee team schedules to ensure there is enough cover on the shop floor at all times. Merchandising Standards: Maintain high visual merchandising standards, ensuring the store always looks exciting, inviting, and accessible. Sustainability: Use your passion for the environment to support B&B in reaching impact goals set out in the sustainability and impact strategy and lead your team to do the same. (We're a B Corp!) Stock Management: Manage stock efficiently to optimise stock levels, minimise discrepancies, and ensure products are readily available. Stock Takes: Arrange, plan and execute stock takes. Events: Lead and host store and local events, including evening events, to make them enjoyable and memorable for our customers. Sampling: Motivating and leading the team to get out there to spread the word about our delicious teas, whether greeting customers with a sample, outside of the store, or at external events. Build Connections: Foster relationships within the local community to increase footfall and successful store events and activities. About you People Management Experience: At least 2 years previous experience in a management role or similar within a customer service environment. Brand Ambassador: Proudly represent our brand and culture, embodying our values and inspiring your team to do the same. Sales Skills: Proven track record of effective selling skills and the ability to drive commercial outcomes. Team Leadership: Exceptional at leading, motivating and supporting a team, fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. Communication and Problem Solving: Excellent communication, problem solving, and visual merchandising skills. Product Enthusiasm: A genuine passion for our product and the confidence to share your enthusiasm with customers and the team. Customer Service Skills: Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build rapport and connect with customers confidently. Employment Relations: Experience in managing employee relations cases effectively. Professionalism: Foster a professional, fair, and kind relationship with customers and your team. Empathy: Demonstrated ability to use empathy to manage interpersonal relationships effectively. Open Mindset: A curious and open minded approach, with the ability to understand others, listen without judgement, and embrace diverse perspectives. Flexible Availability: Flexibility in availability is essential. Shifts may vary weekly, requiring adaptability to cover different days and times. A commitment to excellence: Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction is second nature to you. Approaching people: Confident and comfortable to approach people with a sample inside and outside of the store. Are there any perks? Of course there are, for all the hard work you will get: We are proud to be a Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2024 employer. Friendly and supportive team culture: Enjoy working alongside a team of like minded individuals who value collaboration, camaraderie, and fun in the workplace. Membership of company pension scheme (if applicable): Secure your financial future with enrollment in a company sponsored pension scheme, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability in retirement. Holiday accrual that grows with loyalty: Enjoy 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a token of appreciation for your dedication and loyalty to the organisation, providing you with ample opportunities for rest and relaxation. This entitlement increases with service. Your birthday off! Life Insurance & Income Protection: providing financial security and peace of mind for you and your families. Health Cash Plan: after one year service we will enrol you into our Health Cash Plan which will allow you to claim back money for dental, optical, prescription charges etc. Specific information on this scheme will be shared with you all. Life Happens Leave: Sometimes life can throw unexpected challenges our way, we offer paid leave specifically dedicated to these situations to provide employees with the time and space needed. Complimentary drinks and snacks: Stay refreshed and energised throughout the day with a variety of free drinks and snacks provided in the office. Monthly tea allowance and generous staff discount: Indulge in your favourite teas while benefiting from a discount on company products, fostering a culture of enjoyment and appreciation. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential and professional mental health support services to prioritise your well being and address any personal or work related challenges. Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes: Take advantage of a sustainable transportation option, contribute to environmental conservation, and benefit from tax efficient savings. Paid volunteer days: Make a positive impact in our community by participating in volunteer activities during dedicated paid volunteer days, fostering a culture of corporate social responsibility and giving back. Dog friendly office: Bring your furry friend to work and enjoy a pet friendly environment that promotes work life balance and companionship. We also have enhanced family friendly policies, offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual circumstances! We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application or interview process please let us know.
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Store Manager Reporting To: Retail Area Manager Location: Guildford Contract Type: Permanent Hours per week: 40 Who are Bird & Blend Tea Co.? Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an eco-conscious, people-focused, award winning & B Corp certified Tea Mixology company on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea! Bird & Blend was set up & is run by Krisi & Mike, who met whilst studying Politics (of all things!) at university. Building Bird & Blend from scratch while staying true to their ethos & values has been Krisi & Mike's passion for over 10 years. From the early days of packing tea in their bedroom & attending markets, to now, with an awesome team, multiple retail stores & a thriving international online store, Bird & Blend is leading the way in tea innovation in the UK. Bird & Blend has grown out of a core belief in doing business in a better way. This is ultimately our why - it's why we are in business & what we believe in. Of course, we want to welcome as many people as possible into our Magical World of Tea but fundamentally it's what we care about other than great tea that makes us magical. You can read heaps more information about us and our mission here: About this Role As a Store Manager, you're the key to engaging with customers, listening to their needs, and guiding them to the right products. With your passionate and focused leadership, you'll inspire and develop your team to create memorable and inclusive customer experiences, driving the store's overall success. You'll handle budgeting, plan marketing strategies, and build the store's customer base. You'll also coordinate the daily activities of your team, build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and inspire a high performing team in a dynamic and friendly environment. We're looking for a dedicated professional who brings passion and excellence to everything they do. This is a full time role (40 hr per week), which includes weekends and some evenings, operating an on site working pattern. What are the responsibilities? Customer Experience: Ensure every visitor has an exceptional Bird & Blend Tea experience and foster a customer focused culture with memorable interactions. Customer Focus: Become an expert on Bird & Blend products and values and handle escalated customer queries promptly. Sales: Drive your team to meet sales targets and KPIs and implement sales strategies with the Assistant Manager to boost not only sales but the customer experience. Motivate and Inspire: Lead, motivate and support your team to achieve individual and collective goals. Coaching: Provide feedback and coaching to enhance individual and store performance. Recruiting and Training: Recruit, induct, train, and develop a high performing team that fosters a positive store environment. Daily Operations: Oversee daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures. Staff Rotas: Organise and oversee team schedules to ensure there is enough cover on the shop floor at all times. Merchandising Standards: Maintain high visual merchandising standards, ensuring the store always looks exciting, inviting, and accessible. Sustainability: Use your passion for the environment to support B&B in reaching impact goals set out in the sustainability and impact strategy and lead your team to do the same. (We're a B Corp!) Stock Management: Manage stock efficiently to optimise stock levels, minimise discrepancies, and ensure products are readily available. Stock Takes: Arrange, plan and execute stock takes. Events: Lead and host store and local events, including evening events, to make them enjoyable and memorable for our customers. Sampling: Motivating and leading the team to get out there to spread the word about our delicious teas, whether greeting customers with a sample, outside of the store, or at external events. Build Connections: Foster relationships within the local community to increase footfall and successful store events and activities. About you People Management Experience: At least 2 years previous experience in a management role or similar within a customer service environment. Brand Ambassador: Proudly represent our brand and culture, embodying our values and inspiring your team to do the same. Sales Skills: Proven track record of effective selling skills and the ability to drive commercial outcomes. Team Leadership: Exceptional at leading, motivating and supporting a team, fostering an inclusive and positive work environment. Communication and Problem Solving: Excellent communication, problem solving, and visual merchandising skills. Product Enthusiasm: A genuine passion for our product and the confidence to share your enthusiasm with customers and the team. Customer Service Skills: Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build rapport and connect with customers confidently. Employment Relations: Experience in managing employee relations cases effectively. Professionalism: Foster a professional, fair, and kind relationship with customers and your team. Empathy: Demonstrated ability to use empathy to manage interpersonal relationships effectively. Open Mindset: A curious and open minded approach, with the ability to understand others, listen without judgement, and embrace diverse perspectives. Flexible Availability: Flexibility in availability is essential. Shifts may vary weekly, requiring adaptability to cover different days and times. A commitment to excellence: Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction is second nature to you. Approaching people: Confident and comfortable to approach people with a sample inside and outside of the store. Are there any perks? Of course there are, for all the hard work you will get: We are proud to be a Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2024 employer. Friendly and supportive team culture: Enjoy working alongside a team of like minded individuals who value collaboration, camaraderie, and fun in the workplace. Membership of company pension scheme (if applicable): Secure your financial future with enrollment in a company sponsored pension scheme, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability in retirement. Holiday accrual that grows with loyalty: Enjoy 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a token of appreciation for your dedication and loyalty to the organisation, providing you with ample opportunities for rest and relaxation. This entitlement increases with service. Your birthday off! Life Insurance & Income Protection: providing financial security and peace of mind for you and your families. Health Cash Plan: after one year service we will enrol you into our Health Cash Plan which will allow you to claim back money for dental, optical, prescription charges etc. Specific information on this scheme will be shared with you all. Life Happens Leave: Sometimes life can throw unexpected challenges our way, we offer paid leave specifically dedicated to these situations to provide employees with the time and space needed. Complimentary drinks and snacks: Stay refreshed and energised throughout the day with a variety of free drinks and snacks provided in the office. Monthly tea allowance and generous staff discount: Indulge in your favourite teas while benefiting from a discount on company products, fostering a culture of enjoyment and appreciation. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential and professional mental health support services to prioritise your well being and address any personal or work related challenges. Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes: Take advantage of a sustainable transportation option, contribute to environmental conservation, and benefit from tax efficient savings. Paid volunteer days: Make a positive impact in our community by participating in volunteer activities during dedicated paid volunteer days, fostering a culture of corporate social responsibility and giving back. Dog friendly office: Bring your furry friend to work and enjoy a pet friendly environment that promotes work life balance and companionship. We also have enhanced family friendly policies, offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual circumstances! We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application or interview process please let us know.
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to £42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on . Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to £42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on . Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Children's Home Registered Manager (4 bed home) Location : Nottingham Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Specific Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: Up to £62,200 (includes Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses) Accountable to: Accountable to the Responsible individuals and Operational Directors At Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood. We are currently seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to join our services in Nottingham , looking after our brand new 4 bed home . Main Purpose of Job The Registered Manager needs to hold accountability and overall responsibility for the day to day management of the home to ensure we deliver a high quality level of care, ensuring the home actively promotes the rights of young people as individuals and provides them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To lead a team of care workers, in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance to ensure that good outcomes are achieved for young people within the home to meet their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. To contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for Service and Practice The development and delivery of high-quality care in accordance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, including Ofsted SCCIF and The Organisations Policy and Procedures guidelines, showing an awareness to integrate an equal opportunities approach, and working in an anti-discriminatory way and incorporate safeguarding responsibilities. Adherence to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety and ensure that all staff have adequate working knowledge and training. The keeping of appropriate records relating to both young people and employees and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems within the organisation. The provision of management information including the collection and return of statistical information as required. To develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home and be part of the senior team of the organisation, positively promoting its well-being. To attend, prepare for and chair various meetings both internally and externally. On a rota basis to take on-call responsibilities - if required to undertake sleep in shift to cover shortfalls. The ability to write concise and evaluative reports and oversee all written communication to enable us to sustain the required standards. To be responsible for decision making when appropriate. Oversight of all admissions and discharges to the home. An ability to innovate change and effectively lead a vision in line with the organisational ethos. All Managers will be expected to have a relevant Diploma level 5 or equivalent or be prepared to work towards this. Human Resource Management To be involved in the recruitment of new employees, ensuring all relevant checks are completed. To ensure that all staff are adequately inducted, supervised and appraised in line with the organisational policy To oversee Continuous professional development of staff team - ensuring all mandatory training requirements are met. To maintain effective Rota's and complete monthly expenses. To undertake the investigation of grievances, complaints, and disciplinary matters (at an appropriate level) in accordance with the Organisational policies and procedures. Management of Physical and Financial Resources Monitoring the service budget and all financial transactions, ensuring financial targets are achieved and adhered to. Responsibility for ensuring that the overall maintenance of the service premises and equipment meets requirements. External Affairs To promote the organisation in a positive way with external agencies, other professionals and members of the general public as required To liaise with commissioners/ referrals manager regarding admissions. To attend and contribute to psychotherapy leadership and management forums and to lead these meetings within team. Required Attributes Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care and education Experience of managing a team Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals Demonstrate high standards of safe working practice Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people and outside agencies Ability to maintain emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviour Demonstrate respect for appropriate boundaries and authority Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to equal opportunities Holds a current UK driving licence / has the use of appropriate transport Flexible and reliable Participate in management forum and contribute to development of work practice, policies and procedures etc. Benefits 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays £3000 Bonus- Outstanding Ofsted Report Full Occupancy Bonus- £600 a month On Call payments- £25 weekday, £35 weekends 39 hours full time, sleep in duties required as set out per Rota of home. Some office days will be required to assist in administrative duties Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car - proof of business insurance must be provided Pension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidance Dove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Children's Home Registered Manager (4 bed home) Location : Nottingham Contract Type : Full-time, permanent Specific Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: Up to £62,200 (includes Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses) Accountable to: Accountable to the Responsible individuals and Operational Directors At Dove Adolescent Services we support young people within our care to develop emotional resilience to achieve their full potential in all areas of their lives. The underpinning ethos within our homes is of fostering appropriate relationships with young people and their significant others, to support them within their future transitions into adulthood. We are currently seeking a Children's Home Registered Manager to join our services in Nottingham , looking after our brand new 4 bed home . Main Purpose of Job The Registered Manager needs to hold accountability and overall responsibility for the day to day management of the home to ensure we deliver a high quality level of care, ensuring the home actively promotes the rights of young people as individuals and provides them with quality care in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation. To lead a team of care workers, in conjunction with relevant legislation and guidance to ensure that good outcomes are achieved for young people within the home to meet their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. To contribute to the overall ethos, values and aims of organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for Service and Practice The development and delivery of high-quality care in accordance with relevant Legislation, Regulations, including Ofsted SCCIF and The Organisations Policy and Procedures guidelines, showing an awareness to integrate an equal opportunities approach, and working in an anti-discriminatory way and incorporate safeguarding responsibilities. Adherence to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety and ensure that all staff have adequate working knowledge and training. The keeping of appropriate records relating to both young people and employees and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems within the organisation. The provision of management information including the collection and return of statistical information as required. To develop and promote new techniques and approaches to childcare provision based in the home and be part of the senior team of the organisation, positively promoting its well-being. To attend, prepare for and chair various meetings both internally and externally. On a rota basis to take on-call responsibilities - if required to undertake sleep in shift to cover shortfalls. The ability to write concise and evaluative reports and oversee all written communication to enable us to sustain the required standards. To be responsible for decision making when appropriate. Oversight of all admissions and discharges to the home. An ability to innovate change and effectively lead a vision in line with the organisational ethos. All Managers will be expected to have a relevant Diploma level 5 or equivalent or be prepared to work towards this. Human Resource Management To be involved in the recruitment of new employees, ensuring all relevant checks are completed. To ensure that all staff are adequately inducted, supervised and appraised in line with the organisational policy To oversee Continuous professional development of staff team - ensuring all mandatory training requirements are met. To maintain effective Rota's and complete monthly expenses. To undertake the investigation of grievances, complaints, and disciplinary matters (at an appropriate level) in accordance with the Organisational policies and procedures. Management of Physical and Financial Resources Monitoring the service budget and all financial transactions, ensuring financial targets are achieved and adhered to. Responsibility for ensuring that the overall maintenance of the service premises and equipment meets requirements. External Affairs To promote the organisation in a positive way with external agencies, other professionals and members of the general public as required To liaise with commissioners/ referrals manager regarding admissions. To attend and contribute to psychotherapy leadership and management forums and to lead these meetings within team. Required Attributes Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care and education Experience of managing a team Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding procedures Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals Demonstrate high standards of safe working practice Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, young people and outside agencies Ability to maintain emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviour Demonstrate respect for appropriate boundaries and authority Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to equal opportunities Holds a current UK driving licence / has the use of appropriate transport Flexible and reliable Participate in management forum and contribute to development of work practice, policies and procedures etc. Benefits 25 days per annum plus 8 statutory holidays £3000 Bonus- Outstanding Ofsted Report Full Occupancy Bonus- £600 a month On Call payments- £25 weekday, £35 weekends 39 hours full time, sleep in duties required as set out per Rota of home. Some office days will be required to assist in administrative duties Petrol Allowance - Paid when using own car - proof of business insurance must be provided Pension - In line with the organisational Pension Scheme and government guidance Dove Adolescent Services Ltd established 1993 provides residential care for young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Role Purpose To successfully support the delivery of fieldwork analysis and insights for client projects in line with client objectives and expectations. Working closely with the Research Manager (RM) the Senior Research Executive will be responsible for managing fieldwork suppliers and contributing towards high quality research outputs. This role would suit a Research Executive looking to step up into a more senior role. Key Accountabilities Project & Task Management Able to effectively develop recruitment screeners and manage fieldwork suppliers to ensure timely and effective recruitment Able to conduct thorough link checking of surveys and moderation of simple interviews or moderate online communities Schedule and setup qualitative research including AE and compliance documents sending calendar invites and ensuring smooth running of in person central location days Conducts secondary research to validate design and analysis monitors clients competitor environment to update both the client and project team of any significant news updates Accurately monitors own capacity needed to deliver the project in partnership with the RM and proactively highlights deviations from the project plan Contributes to research analysis and slide building in line with RMs guidance to develop clear and meaningful research narrative for the client Provides formal feedback to all team members including RM and EM as part of the companys continuous feedback culture Participate in client calls meetings and presentations throughout the research project including potential travel to client sites to support the delivery of project presentations Support BD initiatives by contributing research and therapy area workups for proposals Client Management Acts as key contributor to a project addressing any questions / concerns from the RM and flagging issues with the RM as appropriate Proactively highlights challenges and solutions to the internal team (and client where appropriate) Contribute to project status update meetings both internally and externally (through the PM) Builds relationships with the client project team through delivering high quality deliverables Draft recruitment updates for the RM With guidance from senior team members able to develop fieldwork materials including discussion guides online community tasks and questionnaires Leadership Contributes to first-class quality deliverables generating compelling deliverables and accurate impactful analysis of insights generated from primary and secondary research sources Ensures research is delivered to the project team to ensure timely delivery of project outputs Communicates key project updates with project team to ensure alignment and shared understanding of project objectives / status / final outputs of all project team members Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members on supplier management moderation and analysis Project management responsible (with RM support) for overall successful delivery of projects to the client Leadership of sub-teams on complex projects Qualifications Degree(s) : BA / BS / MS / PhD Major(s) : Life Sciences behavioural science or business Candidates will have post-studying relevant professional / industry experience. Demonstrable experience of effective contribution to team working or leading project workstreams Candidates will have strong analysis and delivery skills Experience building slide decks. Experience with Online Community Platforms beneficial. Strong communication skills. Experienced in stakeholder management Benefits Base salary depending on prior experience Annual bonus 25 days holiday per year (with an additional day per year of service up to 30 days) plus all bank / public holidays and Christmas / New Year closure Private Healthcare and Life Assurance Contributory Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Mind & Body allowance to support activities that proactively support your health & wellbeing (such as gym membership or wellbeing apps) A collaborative and stimulating leadership environment An opportunity to make and influence decisions that will drive CHR forward Equity Diversity and Inclusion We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions without regard to age national origin race ethnicity religion creed gender sexual orientation disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Feb 22, 2026
Full time
Role Purpose To successfully support the delivery of fieldwork analysis and insights for client projects in line with client objectives and expectations. Working closely with the Research Manager (RM) the Senior Research Executive will be responsible for managing fieldwork suppliers and contributing towards high quality research outputs. This role would suit a Research Executive looking to step up into a more senior role. Key Accountabilities Project & Task Management Able to effectively develop recruitment screeners and manage fieldwork suppliers to ensure timely and effective recruitment Able to conduct thorough link checking of surveys and moderation of simple interviews or moderate online communities Schedule and setup qualitative research including AE and compliance documents sending calendar invites and ensuring smooth running of in person central location days Conducts secondary research to validate design and analysis monitors clients competitor environment to update both the client and project team of any significant news updates Accurately monitors own capacity needed to deliver the project in partnership with the RM and proactively highlights deviations from the project plan Contributes to research analysis and slide building in line with RMs guidance to develop clear and meaningful research narrative for the client Provides formal feedback to all team members including RM and EM as part of the companys continuous feedback culture Participate in client calls meetings and presentations throughout the research project including potential travel to client sites to support the delivery of project presentations Support BD initiatives by contributing research and therapy area workups for proposals Client Management Acts as key contributor to a project addressing any questions / concerns from the RM and flagging issues with the RM as appropriate Proactively highlights challenges and solutions to the internal team (and client where appropriate) Contribute to project status update meetings both internally and externally (through the PM) Builds relationships with the client project team through delivering high quality deliverables Draft recruitment updates for the RM With guidance from senior team members able to develop fieldwork materials including discussion guides online community tasks and questionnaires Leadership Contributes to first-class quality deliverables generating compelling deliverables and accurate impactful analysis of insights generated from primary and secondary research sources Ensures research is delivered to the project team to ensure timely delivery of project outputs Communicates key project updates with project team to ensure alignment and shared understanding of project objectives / status / final outputs of all project team members Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members on supplier management moderation and analysis Project management responsible (with RM support) for overall successful delivery of projects to the client Leadership of sub-teams on complex projects Qualifications Degree(s) : BA / BS / MS / PhD Major(s) : Life Sciences behavioural science or business Candidates will have post-studying relevant professional / industry experience. Demonstrable experience of effective contribution to team working or leading project workstreams Candidates will have strong analysis and delivery skills Experience building slide decks. Experience with Online Community Platforms beneficial. Strong communication skills. Experienced in stakeholder management Benefits Base salary depending on prior experience Annual bonus 25 days holiday per year (with an additional day per year of service up to 30 days) plus all bank / public holidays and Christmas / New Year closure Private Healthcare and Life Assurance Contributory Pension Scheme Cycle to work scheme Mind & Body allowance to support activities that proactively support your health & wellbeing (such as gym membership or wellbeing apps) A collaborative and stimulating leadership environment An opportunity to make and influence decisions that will drive CHR forward Equity Diversity and Inclusion We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions without regard to age national origin race ethnicity religion creed gender sexual orientation disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Head of Trading Operations Up to £90,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 4) Location: Manchester/Scunthorpe (hybrid working - typically three days per week spent at our Scunthorpe office, with at least one day every two weeks in Manchester) Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we're looking for people who want to lead what comes next. As our Head of Trading Operations, you'll lead the teams and processes that keep our Trading operations running smoothly and responsibly. You'll make sure we've got strong governance, clear controls, and the right ways of working in place so we can maintain accuracy, mitigate risks, and drive commercial value. In this role, you'll act as a key collaborator across multiple teams, giving everyone the structure, support, and confidence they need to deliver for our wholesale partners. From pricing and promotions to deal setup, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance, you'll be at the centre of how we trade - making sure everything we do is efficient, consistent, and commercially sound. Why this role matters We're building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we're creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base. To do that, we need strong foundations based on clear governance and reliable processes. This is where you come in. This is your chance to bring new ideas to life and make a real impact. Be part of it. What you'll do Own and develop our governance framework, including delegations, approvals, and lifecycle controls Make sure all trading activity meets internal policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards Oversee end-to-end operational delivery of pricing, agreements, and promotional activity Lead and develop teams to deliver accurate setup, strong controls, and consistently high standards Strengthen our promotional planning processes so offers are set up in the right way and delivered as planned Oversee commercial administration, including income governance, pricing governance, and master data assurance Identify and manage risks, using insight and lessons learned to drive improvements Line manage our Trading Support Manager and guide their development What you'll bring Experience as a Head of Trading Operations Experience in governance, compliance, or control frameworks A strong understanding of trading or complex commercial operations Knowledge of financial controls, settlements, pricing governance, and commercial reporting Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: A company car Private healthcare An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 24/7 colleague support service Training and support for your development and career progression Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive. If you have a disability, we'll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We're also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you're disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we'll guarantee you an interview. Learn more about our recruitment process at Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
Head of Trading Operations Up to £90,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 4) Location: Manchester/Scunthorpe (hybrid working - typically three days per week spent at our Scunthorpe office, with at least one day every two weeks in Manchester) Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we're looking for people who want to lead what comes next. As our Head of Trading Operations, you'll lead the teams and processes that keep our Trading operations running smoothly and responsibly. You'll make sure we've got strong governance, clear controls, and the right ways of working in place so we can maintain accuracy, mitigate risks, and drive commercial value. In this role, you'll act as a key collaborator across multiple teams, giving everyone the structure, support, and confidence they need to deliver for our wholesale partners. From pricing and promotions to deal setup, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance, you'll be at the centre of how we trade - making sure everything we do is efficient, consistent, and commercially sound. Why this role matters We're building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we're creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base. To do that, we need strong foundations based on clear governance and reliable processes. This is where you come in. This is your chance to bring new ideas to life and make a real impact. Be part of it. What you'll do Own and develop our governance framework, including delegations, approvals, and lifecycle controls Make sure all trading activity meets internal policies, legal requirements, and regulatory standards Oversee end-to-end operational delivery of pricing, agreements, and promotional activity Lead and develop teams to deliver accurate setup, strong controls, and consistently high standards Strengthen our promotional planning processes so offers are set up in the right way and delivered as planned Oversee commercial administration, including income governance, pricing governance, and master data assurance Identify and manage risks, using insight and lessons learned to drive improvements Line manage our Trading Support Manager and guide their development What you'll bring Experience as a Head of Trading Operations Experience in governance, compliance, or control frameworks A strong understanding of trading or complex commercial operations Knowledge of financial controls, settlements, pricing governance, and commercial reporting Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: A company car Private healthcare An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 24/7 colleague support service Training and support for your development and career progression Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive. If you have a disability, we'll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We're also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you're disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we'll guarantee you an interview. Learn more about our recruitment process at Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
Lucy & Yak, Ltd.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
We are looking for an amazing Store Manager to lead our lovely Newcastle team! As a Store Manager at Lucy & Yak, your role is to inspire, manage and drive the success of your store by motivating your team & building a community. You will demonstrate outstanding brand experiences whilst seizing and creating commercial opportunities. Within your role you will train, develop and motivate your team to excel in all areas from day to day operations to smashing your store KPIs. As Store Manager you will ensure your store always embodies Lucy & Yaks ethics and ethos in all areas, from Visual Merchandising to Customer Service. What you'll be doing Management Provide strong management, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Motivating and inspiring your team to achieve personal and collective goals. Giving instant and consistent positive & constructive feedback to your team to enhance performance. Empowering your Assistant Manager to do the same. Play a role in the recruitment, training, and development of a high performing team. Manage, train and develop your team. You'll be a role model of the Lucy & Yak ethos and will ensure the brand is always represented in the best way possible. Customer Centric Approach Customer obsessed! You will need to become an expert on all things Lucy & Yak - from products and sizing, to sustainability and ethics. Foster a customer focused culture within the store, ensuring every interaction exceeds expectations and creates exciting memorable experiences. Be the final point of escalation for customer queries and issues within your store. Ensuring that these are addressed and resolved promptly & always maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction. Sales Drive & motivate your team to meet sales targets/KPIs through incentives & training Implement strategies in collaboration with your Assistant Manager to drive sales growth and enhance the customer journey Operational Excellence Oversee day to day retail operations, including staffing, sales, visual merchandising, and administration. Monitor day to day health and safety in store, setting and maintaining high standards for our team and customers and escalating issues as necessary. Create and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate shop floor coverage including leave approvals. Uphold high standards of visual merchandising that align with the brand's identity, ensuring the shop always looks as exciting and colourful as well as accessible to our customers. Attend weekly & quarterly management meetings Stock Management Ensure effective stock management within your store & working alongside merchandising & warehouse teams to optimise inventory levels and stock holdings Enforce procedures to minimise stock discrepancies in your store and to ensure best selling product availability wherever possible. Implement effective stock management procedures, stockroom organisation, line counts & stock takes Financial Management Interpret key performance indicators to drive informed choices. Manage your store budget for resources, equipment and overtime, ensuring this is not exceeded. Marketing, Events & Community Engagement Working with the Head of Retail to execute the retail marketing strategy in stores (e.g. events, promotions, windows, layouts) Create exciting in store content with your team, managing your Store's social media platforms. Organising, staffing & running collaboration events in your store! As a Store Manager at Lucy & Yak, your role is to lead, manage and drive the success of your store by motivating & inspiring your team & building a community. You will always lead your team by example in creating outstanding brand experiences whilst seizing and creating commercial opportunities. Within your role you will train, develop, motivate and support your team to excel in all areas from day to day operations to smashing your store KPIs. As Store Manager you are responsible for ensuring your store always embodies Lucy & Yaks ethics and ethos in all areas, from Visual Merchandising to Customer Service. What you'll be doing Leadership Provide strong leadership, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Motivating and inspiring your team to achieve individual and collective goals. Giving instant and consistent positive & constructive feedback to your team to enhance individual and team performance. Empowering your Assistant Manager to do the same. Play a leading role in the recruitment, training, and development of a high performing team. Manage, support, train and develop your team. You'll be a role model of the Lucy & Yak ethos and will ensure the brand is always represented in the best way possible. Customer Centric Approach Customer obsessed! You will need to become an expert on all things Lucy & Yak - from products and sizing, to sustainability and ethics. Foster a customer focused culture within the store, ensuring every interaction exceeds expectations and creates exciting memorable experiences. Be the final point of escalation for customer queries and issues within your store. Ensuring that these are addressed and resolved promptly & always maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction. Sales Drive & motivate your team to meet sales targets/KPIs through incentives & training Implement strategies in collaboration with your Assistant Manager to drive sales growth and enhance the customer journey Operational Excellence Oversee day to day retail operations, including staffing, sales, visual merchandising, and administration. Responsible for the day to day health and safety in store, setting and maintaining high standards for our team and customers and escalating issues as necessary. Create and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate shop floor coverage including leave approvals. Uphold high standards of visual merchandising that align with the brand's identity, ensuring the shop always looks as exciting and colourful as well as accessible to our customers. Attend weekly & quarterly management meetings Stock Management Responsible for effective stock management within your store & working alongside merchandising & warehouse teams to optimise inventory levels and stock holdings Enforce procedures to minimise stock discrepancies in your store and to ensure best selling product availability wherever possible Implement effective stock management procedures, stockroom organisation, line counts & stock takes Financial Management Analyse and interpret key performance indicators to drive informed decision making. Manage your store budget for resources, equipment and overtime, ensuring this is not exceeded. Marketing, Events & Community Engagement Working with the Head of Retail to execute the retail marketing strategy in stores (e.g. events, promotions, windows, layouts) Create exciting in store content with your team, managing your Store's social media platforms. Organising, staffing & running collaboration events in your store! What are we looking for? Previous Management experience of 2 years within a customer facing role is essential Friendly and approachable: Your demeanour and attitude are infectious! Passion for our brand: You're excited about Lucy & Yak's mission, products, and values. Dedication to excellence: Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction is second nature to you. You are exceptional at motivating, developing and coaching a team to success Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to drive sales and achieve targets Good knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc) Good I.T skills - able to use Word, Excel, social media applications & till systems Demonstrate resilience, work upon your own initiative and think quickly on your feet to resolve emergent issues. Experience mid long term planning would be a bonus Previous Fashion Retail Experience is highly desirable but not essential The fine print Salary based on experience Based in Newcastle 37.5 hours per week Although this role does not have a closing date we reserve the right to close the advertisement if we receive a large number of applications. Internal Applicants: Please note we will use current and previous Lucy & Yak managers as a reference during the recruitment process.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an amazing Store Manager to lead our lovely Newcastle team! As a Store Manager at Lucy & Yak, your role is to inspire, manage and drive the success of your store by motivating your team & building a community. You will demonstrate outstanding brand experiences whilst seizing and creating commercial opportunities. Within your role you will train, develop and motivate your team to excel in all areas from day to day operations to smashing your store KPIs. As Store Manager you will ensure your store always embodies Lucy & Yaks ethics and ethos in all areas, from Visual Merchandising to Customer Service. What you'll be doing Management Provide strong management, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Motivating and inspiring your team to achieve personal and collective goals. Giving instant and consistent positive & constructive feedback to your team to enhance performance. Empowering your Assistant Manager to do the same. Play a role in the recruitment, training, and development of a high performing team. Manage, train and develop your team. You'll be a role model of the Lucy & Yak ethos and will ensure the brand is always represented in the best way possible. Customer Centric Approach Customer obsessed! You will need to become an expert on all things Lucy & Yak - from products and sizing, to sustainability and ethics. Foster a customer focused culture within the store, ensuring every interaction exceeds expectations and creates exciting memorable experiences. Be the final point of escalation for customer queries and issues within your store. Ensuring that these are addressed and resolved promptly & always maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction. Sales Drive & motivate your team to meet sales targets/KPIs through incentives & training Implement strategies in collaboration with your Assistant Manager to drive sales growth and enhance the customer journey Operational Excellence Oversee day to day retail operations, including staffing, sales, visual merchandising, and administration. Monitor day to day health and safety in store, setting and maintaining high standards for our team and customers and escalating issues as necessary. Create and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate shop floor coverage including leave approvals. Uphold high standards of visual merchandising that align with the brand's identity, ensuring the shop always looks as exciting and colourful as well as accessible to our customers. Attend weekly & quarterly management meetings Stock Management Ensure effective stock management within your store & working alongside merchandising & warehouse teams to optimise inventory levels and stock holdings Enforce procedures to minimise stock discrepancies in your store and to ensure best selling product availability wherever possible. Implement effective stock management procedures, stockroom organisation, line counts & stock takes Financial Management Interpret key performance indicators to drive informed choices. Manage your store budget for resources, equipment and overtime, ensuring this is not exceeded. Marketing, Events & Community Engagement Working with the Head of Retail to execute the retail marketing strategy in stores (e.g. events, promotions, windows, layouts) Create exciting in store content with your team, managing your Store's social media platforms. Organising, staffing & running collaboration events in your store! As a Store Manager at Lucy & Yak, your role is to lead, manage and drive the success of your store by motivating & inspiring your team & building a community. You will always lead your team by example in creating outstanding brand experiences whilst seizing and creating commercial opportunities. Within your role you will train, develop, motivate and support your team to excel in all areas from day to day operations to smashing your store KPIs. As Store Manager you are responsible for ensuring your store always embodies Lucy & Yaks ethics and ethos in all areas, from Visual Merchandising to Customer Service. What you'll be doing Leadership Provide strong leadership, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Motivating and inspiring your team to achieve individual and collective goals. Giving instant and consistent positive & constructive feedback to your team to enhance individual and team performance. Empowering your Assistant Manager to do the same. Play a leading role in the recruitment, training, and development of a high performing team. Manage, support, train and develop your team. You'll be a role model of the Lucy & Yak ethos and will ensure the brand is always represented in the best way possible. Customer Centric Approach Customer obsessed! You will need to become an expert on all things Lucy & Yak - from products and sizing, to sustainability and ethics. Foster a customer focused culture within the store, ensuring every interaction exceeds expectations and creates exciting memorable experiences. Be the final point of escalation for customer queries and issues within your store. Ensuring that these are addressed and resolved promptly & always maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction. Sales Drive & motivate your team to meet sales targets/KPIs through incentives & training Implement strategies in collaboration with your Assistant Manager to drive sales growth and enhance the customer journey Operational Excellence Oversee day to day retail operations, including staffing, sales, visual merchandising, and administration. Responsible for the day to day health and safety in store, setting and maintaining high standards for our team and customers and escalating issues as necessary. Create and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate shop floor coverage including leave approvals. Uphold high standards of visual merchandising that align with the brand's identity, ensuring the shop always looks as exciting and colourful as well as accessible to our customers. Attend weekly & quarterly management meetings Stock Management Responsible for effective stock management within your store & working alongside merchandising & warehouse teams to optimise inventory levels and stock holdings Enforce procedures to minimise stock discrepancies in your store and to ensure best selling product availability wherever possible Implement effective stock management procedures, stockroom organisation, line counts & stock takes Financial Management Analyse and interpret key performance indicators to drive informed decision making. Manage your store budget for resources, equipment and overtime, ensuring this is not exceeded. Marketing, Events & Community Engagement Working with the Head of Retail to execute the retail marketing strategy in stores (e.g. events, promotions, windows, layouts) Create exciting in store content with your team, managing your Store's social media platforms. Organising, staffing & running collaboration events in your store! What are we looking for? Previous Management experience of 2 years within a customer facing role is essential Friendly and approachable: Your demeanour and attitude are infectious! Passion for our brand: You're excited about Lucy & Yak's mission, products, and values. Dedication to excellence: Going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction is second nature to you. You are exceptional at motivating, developing and coaching a team to success Excellent communication skills. Proven ability to drive sales and achieve targets Good knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, etc) Good I.T skills - able to use Word, Excel, social media applications & till systems Demonstrate resilience, work upon your own initiative and think quickly on your feet to resolve emergent issues. Experience mid long term planning would be a bonus Previous Fashion Retail Experience is highly desirable but not essential The fine print Salary based on experience Based in Newcastle 37.5 hours per week Although this role does not have a closing date we reserve the right to close the advertisement if we receive a large number of applications. Internal Applicants: Please note we will use current and previous Lucy & Yak managers as a reference during the recruitment process.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Deputy Director of People - Operational Services East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Director of People - HR Operations & Workforce Services. Reporting to the Director of People, this role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across key workforce functions, including: Employee Relations HR Business Partnering Resourcing & Medical Staffing You will ensure the delivery of high-performing, innovative, and customer-focused services that meet statutory requirements, NHS standards, and best practice. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership and performance management across all HR operational services. Contribute to strategic direction and policy development, particularly in relation to People policies and procedures. Interpret and apply employment legislation, ensuring compliance and best practice across the Trust. Lead organisational change programmes and workforce transformation initiatives. Champion staff engagement, health, and wellbeing, and role-model values-based leadership across the Trust and Integrated Care System (ICS). Build capability within the People Directorate, setting and maintaining high standards for service delivery. Collaborate with senior managers, Executive and Non-Executive Directors, and ICS partners to deliver workforce strategies aligned with the Trust's objectives. Support the development and implementation of the People Strategy, ensuring alignment with ESHT's vision, regional priorities, and national workforce objectives. Act as a strategic communication link between Divisions, Operational Services, and external organisations to promote collaboration and consistency. Champion a coaching style of leadership, fostering empowerment and engagement across clinical and non-clinical teams. Ensure clinical, staff, and stakeholder engagement is embedded in decision-making processes and organisational change initiatives. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development or equivalent experience Educated to Masters degree level qualification or proven equivalent at senior leadership level. Evidence of leadership development and proven ability to perform at this level Extensive knowledge and expertise across a number of HR subject areas Evidence of substantial continuing professional and personal development, including professional management training, strategic planning and performance, people management, budget management and service development Experience Significant HR generalist experience at a senior management level, including ER, and Recruitment interventions. Extensive experience working at a senior management level in a health or social care organisation. Experience of leading a workforce resourcing function within a complex organisation, including recruitment, retention Considerable experience of developing and applying HR strategies, employment law and policies. Proven experience of successful achievement of leading change across services, involving and supporting teams and individuals to achieve objectives. Significant experience of working with local partners in changing services. Working successfully with stakeholders, including staff, in a consensual but decisive manner Managing significant budgets and achievement of recurrent efficiency savings Skills Excellent verbal and written communication. Track record of meeting competing priorities and delivering under pressure. Strategic and business planning - able to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively and gain agreement to relevant plans and to implement plans through service delivery. Good IT skills - understanding of how to use technology to support delivery of improvements to services. Excellent presentation skills - presents concepts and ideas clearly engaging the audience. Ability to work systematically, effective planning and prioritisation. Ability to effectively provide and receive complex information which may require analysis and interpretation and develop solutions if required. Full driving licence - role requires travel around rural areas across East Sussex Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £91,342 to £105,337 a yearper annum, pro rata
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director of People - Operational Services East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Director of People - HR Operations & Workforce Services. Reporting to the Director of People, this role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across key workforce functions, including: Employee Relations HR Business Partnering Resourcing & Medical Staffing You will ensure the delivery of high-performing, innovative, and customer-focused services that meet statutory requirements, NHS standards, and best practice. Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities Provide senior leadership and performance management across all HR operational services. Contribute to strategic direction and policy development, particularly in relation to People policies and procedures. Interpret and apply employment legislation, ensuring compliance and best practice across the Trust. Lead organisational change programmes and workforce transformation initiatives. Champion staff engagement, health, and wellbeing, and role-model values-based leadership across the Trust and Integrated Care System (ICS). Build capability within the People Directorate, setting and maintaining high standards for service delivery. Collaborate with senior managers, Executive and Non-Executive Directors, and ICS partners to deliver workforce strategies aligned with the Trust's objectives. Support the development and implementation of the People Strategy, ensuring alignment with ESHT's vision, regional priorities, and national workforce objectives. Act as a strategic communication link between Divisions, Operational Services, and external organisations to promote collaboration and consistency. Champion a coaching style of leadership, fostering empowerment and engagement across clinical and non-clinical teams. Ensure clinical, staff, and stakeholder engagement is embedded in decision-making processes and organisational change initiatives. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development or equivalent experience Educated to Masters degree level qualification or proven equivalent at senior leadership level. Evidence of leadership development and proven ability to perform at this level Extensive knowledge and expertise across a number of HR subject areas Evidence of substantial continuing professional and personal development, including professional management training, strategic planning and performance, people management, budget management and service development Experience Significant HR generalist experience at a senior management level, including ER, and Recruitment interventions. Extensive experience working at a senior management level in a health or social care organisation. Experience of leading a workforce resourcing function within a complex organisation, including recruitment, retention Considerable experience of developing and applying HR strategies, employment law and policies. Proven experience of successful achievement of leading change across services, involving and supporting teams and individuals to achieve objectives. Significant experience of working with local partners in changing services. Working successfully with stakeholders, including staff, in a consensual but decisive manner Managing significant budgets and achievement of recurrent efficiency savings Skills Excellent verbal and written communication. Track record of meeting competing priorities and delivering under pressure. Strategic and business planning - able to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively and gain agreement to relevant plans and to implement plans through service delivery. Good IT skills - understanding of how to use technology to support delivery of improvements to services. Excellent presentation skills - presents concepts and ideas clearly engaging the audience. Ability to work systematically, effective planning and prioritisation. Ability to effectively provide and receive complex information which may require analysis and interpretation and develop solutions if required. Full driving licence - role requires travel around rural areas across East Sussex Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £91,342 to £105,337 a yearper annum, pro rata
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do ; Set a Product Vision & own the Product Backlog for Adobe Campaign & our owned comms stack, enabling the business to deliver on their requirements. Maintain a delivery roadmap of features, product releases, and integrations with the wider Sky technology & tooling ecosystem . Be the system admin for Adobe Campaign & the owned comms stack Govern the usage of Campaign Management within the business, defining the operating model and establishing appropriate controls and workflows for our tools. Enable business adoption & lead Ideation Workshops and User Story Creation, to drive product requirements and drive the effective usage of our tools in the business. Advise on Campaign best practice to ensure tooling is usilised effectively Join Quarterly Planning & support experimentation & development teams in sprint planning as required . Lead our campaign management vendor partnerships & ensure tooling remains best-in-class Ensure Technology Stack for campaign execution adheres to Compliance & Policy Requirement s Support Head of Martech at Sky UK in implementing martech strategy and specific initiatives What you'll bring ; Deep experience with Adobe Campaign, ideally with Adobe Campaign Certification. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex digital campaigns and platform migrations Deep Technical understanding of Adobe Campaign v7, and experience of AJO and Campaign v8 preferred. Experience with additional marketing technology capabilities preferred, as it will be beneficial in working with wider teams across the business. This could include web analytics, customer data management, consent management, personalisation, and digital marketing. A proven track record of product ownership in a complex & fast moving organisation. Proven track record influencing and working with decision makers to drive strategic decisions . Team Overview The Marketing Technology team deliver capability that allows us to attract, engage & retain customers and measure the effectiveness of our journeys and marketing spend, utilising best-in-class tech solutions. The team will focus on: Deepening of Martech specialisms and greater alignment and visibility across the group to drive additional value and economies of scale. Future-proofing Martech stack to drive media efficiencies and ensure campaign effectiveness through deployment of new capabilities. Embedding best practice technologies and championing their adoption to further consolidate technology choices. Ensuring stellar customer experience by helping select and deliver consistent, personalised, cross-channel journey orchestration and optimisation. Building internal Martech capabilities to enable & empower teams aoss Sky Residential & Group OTT and to drive operating efficiencies. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences How You'll Work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your Office Base: Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
QA Specialist Wisbech - Cambridgeshire Up to 42,000 per annum 5% matched pension 25 days holiday plus banks Health care cashback plan We are working with a leading food processor just outside of Wisbech who are looking for a QA Specialist to join their team. This opportunity is an essential role supporting the quality lead and the quality manager to ensure quality standards are kept high. The team is very supportive with alot of diverse experience and backgrounds. Key Responsibilities: Managing customer complaints, carrying out investigations, root cause analysis, and closing out corrective actions. Overseeing HACCP activities across the site, contributing to food safety and compliance. Assisting with internal audits, helping to prepare the site for an annual schedule of around 20 audits. Maintaining and updating QMS documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with site standards. Using SAP for tasks such as raising and managing purchase orders. Requirements: 3+ years' experience in a Quality role within food manufacturing HACCP Level 2 or above Experience assisting or leading internal or external audits Knowledge of working to BRC standards Experience in low care or high care food environments Proactive Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and SAP If you are interested in this role please apply or drop me an email to (url removed) with your CV! If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
QA Specialist Wisbech - Cambridgeshire Up to 42,000 per annum 5% matched pension 25 days holiday plus banks Health care cashback plan We are working with a leading food processor just outside of Wisbech who are looking for a QA Specialist to join their team. This opportunity is an essential role supporting the quality lead and the quality manager to ensure quality standards are kept high. The team is very supportive with alot of diverse experience and backgrounds. Key Responsibilities: Managing customer complaints, carrying out investigations, root cause analysis, and closing out corrective actions. Overseeing HACCP activities across the site, contributing to food safety and compliance. Assisting with internal audits, helping to prepare the site for an annual schedule of around 20 audits. Maintaining and updating QMS documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with site standards. Using SAP for tasks such as raising and managing purchase orders. Requirements: 3+ years' experience in a Quality role within food manufacturing HACCP Level 2 or above Experience assisting or leading internal or external audits Knowledge of working to BRC standards Experience in low care or high care food environments Proactive Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and SAP If you are interested in this role please apply or drop me an email to (url removed) with your CV! If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
POLARISReferrals Officer - Fostering Location: Sittingbourne Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 23,625.00 Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (rising to 35 with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & Free On-site Parking About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Education, Residential and Leaving Care services, and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Referrals Officer to join our established Referrals Team. A "Referral" is a request from a Local Authority to find a suitable foster family for a child or young person who needs a safe and supportive home. In this pivotal role, you'll be the first point of contact between Local Authorities, foster families, and Social Workers-making sure every referral is carefully matched to the right foster family based on the child's needs. Role Responsibilities Take ownership for all foster family vacancies and act as the key point of contact for specific fostering agencies within the Polaris Community Accurately monitor and record foster family vacancies Engage daily (by phone call or Teams video call) with all foster families on the vacancy list Attend regular meetings with Agency Managers and Social Workers Ensure the recording system (CHARMS) is kept updated Use internal performance tools to track data and support foster family vacancies and agency growth Respond to new referrals within 15 minutes, matching children to suitable foster families quickly and carefully Build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Commissioning Teams Adopt a solution-focused approach to overcome barriers and secure successful matches Provide daily updates to your line manager on referral activity, carer availability, and any challenges Log successful matches and declines accurately on agency spreadsheets Requirements Strong administration skills, including screening referrals and updating internal systems A methodical and organised approach to managing and prioritising workload effectively The ability to work well within a fast-paced team environment, as well as autonomously using your own initiative Confidence communicating with both internal and external teams Driven to maximise referral conversions into successful placement matches with available foster families A genuine commitment to the ethos and values of the Polaris Community and its agencies (ISP, Orange Grove, Fosterplus, Clifford House) Experience of working within the children's services sector/similar related field would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check if successful for the position. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Personal Care,
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
Project Manager - Education Location: Homebased - Nationwide Travel is Essential to This Role Salary: Up to 42,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme About Us We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures. What We Are Looking For We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who will play a key role within our Organic Growth team by driving our plans to develop new schools to provide outstanding education to our young people across our Community. We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Manager - Education to help bring these new schools to life ensuring the new schools open on time, to budget and regulatory requirements are met. The post-holder will have excellent project management and inter-personal skills, highly-developed communication skills, experience in stakeholder management and budgets with a strong commitment to making a difference. If you're passionate about delivering projects that genuinely make a difference-and you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment-this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Responsibilities Supporting the identification of potential new sites proactively and efficiently. Managing the establishment of new schools from purchase through to opening. To support the production of, and subsequently monitor planning applications. Ensuring all construction and refurbishments are in accordance with the Building Safety Act. Ensuring projects are managed to agreed timeframes and budgets. Build and establish a suitable contractor base ensuring project downtime is minimised and well resourced. Assess and procure all required works for new buildings with all relevant Health and Safety regulations, Building Safety Act and Independent Schools Standards. Work closely with education specialists, ensuring all regulatory compliance (Ofsted, LA etc) is in place to ensure schools open within scheduled timescales. To work alongside our Estates Team to develop site maintenance schedules. Working with our Commercial team to build relationships with LA commissioning teams to develop understanding of demand for schools and agree key commercial terms. To work closely with our central functions to ensure resource is in place and Marketing are informed of timings. Develop and maintain project plans and reporting documentation as necessary to ensure timely communication and successful delivery of assigned projects. About You Post-Project Management qualification experience (all levels of post qualification experience will be considered). Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of RICS requirements and all relevant legislation. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills. Ability to think strategically, creatively and under pressure. Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities. Confident working independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in managing and delivering to budgets. Possess a full valid driving licence. For more information about this exciting new role, please call Loren Cahill - Head of New Organic Growth on (phone number removed). Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and thorough referencing prior to appointment. PandoLogic. Category:Education,
This role is the Housing Asset Management s expert on assurance, providing oversight of the health and safety, building safety, procurement, quantity surveying and commercial services functions. Lead the management of quantity surveying, health and safety, and procurement staff and consultants. To ensure all contracts are procured in full compliance with contract law, associated regulations and all internal council policies including contract procurement and procedure rules. . Supporting a programme of works of between £30m and £60m per annum. Proven track record in cost management within construction, using various forms of contract, ideally JCT and NEC.
Feb 21, 2026
Full time
This role is the Housing Asset Management s expert on assurance, providing oversight of the health and safety, building safety, procurement, quantity surveying and commercial services functions. Lead the management of quantity surveying, health and safety, and procurement staff and consultants. To ensure all contracts are procured in full compliance with contract law, associated regulations and all internal council policies including contract procurement and procedure rules. . Supporting a programme of works of between £30m and £60m per annum. Proven track record in cost management within construction, using various forms of contract, ideally JCT and NEC.