Department: Finance - Fees and Income Location: the post holder can be based at any of our locations in London, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester (On-Site) Type of Contract: Permanent/ Full Time Salary: £42,000-£46,000 per annum (DOE) Our Vision: Changing Lives through Education What We Do: The Fees and Income Team in higher education manages tuition fees, invoicing, and student payments, ensuring accurate income collection and supporting the institution's financial sustainability. The Role: The Finance Support Manager (Compliance) is responsible for ensuring the Finance Support team is equipped, trained, and competent to support students with all aspects of student funding applications. Providing a high-quality, progressive, equitable, and inclusive student experience is key in this role, and you will assist by supporting staff and students with the process. You will work closely with the Head of Fees & Income (HoF&I), and lead on advice to colleagues and students on regulatory and compliance-related decisions that impact on students' eligibility and funding criteria. What the Role Involves To effectively facilitate the daily operations of the Finance Support Teams across all campuses, ensuring that the team can achieve its objectives in terms of receiving and processing Student Finance applications, participating in enrolment and meeting student service levels and standards. To ensure that all regulatory requirements of student funding, admission, eligibility and entitlement criteria are reviewed, updated and shared with relevant staff at GBS and ensure Finance Support staff are working to required regulations and are always trained and proficient in financial advice to current regulations To lead contact for the Student Loans Company (SLC), managing communications, escalations, and compliance. To oversee all activity within the SiS Portal (HEP SLC Task Portal), including monitoring tasks, prioritising workload, ensuring timely completion, and maintaining data accuracy and service standards. Support during enrolment activities to ensure Finance deliver and participate at every enrolment session and that staff and resources are effectively managed. Research and review all legislation changes ensuring GBS remains compliant in all aspects of tuition fee loan administration and SLC regulations Key contact representing Financial Compliance to all student facing departments ensuring charging policies and compliance training is delivered to all areas, providing regular updates are circulating all relevant changes Monitor team performance and undertake regular quality checks on SLA's ensuring targets are met Manage staff in accordance with GBS values, address any gaps in performance. Monitor training and staff development ensuring colleagues remain up-to-date with all areas related to student finance and internal processes. Work closely with the Finance Support Manager (Operations) to ensure staff are kept up to date with all regulatory requirements and deliver staff training Cover for Finance Support Manager (Operations) when required Recruit and train new staff and monitor performance and standards regularly Deputise for the HoF&I as and when required About You: Demonstrable experience working in finance operations in HE and Accounts Receivable A high degree of computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office applications) Expert in MS Excel and pivot tables The ability to use statistics and database management Effective time management and planning Ability to work independently and as part of a team Previous leadership/supervisor role and experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong decision making and problem-solving skills DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: Degree level qualification What we offer: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Department: Finance - Fees and Income Location: the post holder can be based at any of our locations in London, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester (On-Site) Type of Contract: Permanent/ Full Time Salary: £42,000-£46,000 per annum (DOE) Our Vision: Changing Lives through Education What We Do: The Fees and Income Team in higher education manages tuition fees, invoicing, and student payments, ensuring accurate income collection and supporting the institution's financial sustainability. The Role: The Finance Support Manager (Compliance) is responsible for ensuring the Finance Support team is equipped, trained, and competent to support students with all aspects of student funding applications. Providing a high-quality, progressive, equitable, and inclusive student experience is key in this role, and you will assist by supporting staff and students with the process. You will work closely with the Head of Fees & Income (HoF&I), and lead on advice to colleagues and students on regulatory and compliance-related decisions that impact on students' eligibility and funding criteria. What the Role Involves To effectively facilitate the daily operations of the Finance Support Teams across all campuses, ensuring that the team can achieve its objectives in terms of receiving and processing Student Finance applications, participating in enrolment and meeting student service levels and standards. To ensure that all regulatory requirements of student funding, admission, eligibility and entitlement criteria are reviewed, updated and shared with relevant staff at GBS and ensure Finance Support staff are working to required regulations and are always trained and proficient in financial advice to current regulations To lead contact for the Student Loans Company (SLC), managing communications, escalations, and compliance. To oversee all activity within the SiS Portal (HEP SLC Task Portal), including monitoring tasks, prioritising workload, ensuring timely completion, and maintaining data accuracy and service standards. Support during enrolment activities to ensure Finance deliver and participate at every enrolment session and that staff and resources are effectively managed. Research and review all legislation changes ensuring GBS remains compliant in all aspects of tuition fee loan administration and SLC regulations Key contact representing Financial Compliance to all student facing departments ensuring charging policies and compliance training is delivered to all areas, providing regular updates are circulating all relevant changes Monitor team performance and undertake regular quality checks on SLA's ensuring targets are met Manage staff in accordance with GBS values, address any gaps in performance. Monitor training and staff development ensuring colleagues remain up-to-date with all areas related to student finance and internal processes. Work closely with the Finance Support Manager (Operations) to ensure staff are kept up to date with all regulatory requirements and deliver staff training Cover for Finance Support Manager (Operations) when required Recruit and train new staff and monitor performance and standards regularly Deputise for the HoF&I as and when required About You: Demonstrable experience working in finance operations in HE and Accounts Receivable A high degree of computer literacy (particularly Microsoft Office applications) Expert in MS Excel and pivot tables The ability to use statistics and database management Effective time management and planning Ability to work independently and as part of a team Previous leadership/supervisor role and experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong decision making and problem-solving skills DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: Degree level qualification What we offer: 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
Cairngorms Connect Project Development and Delivery Manager Reference: AUG (Apply online only) Location: Achantoul, Aviemore PH22 NatureScot Offices Hours: Full-time Contract: Permanent Salary: £34,018.00 - £36,319.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave About Cairngorms Connect Cairngorms Connect is the UK s biggest habitat restoration project. It is a partnership of neighbouring land managers, committed to a bold and ambitious 200-year vision to enhance habitats, species, and ecological processes across a vast area in the Scottish Highlands. Stretching over 600 km of contiguous land within the Cairngorms National Park, this is a landscape of ancient woodlands, intersected by sparkling rivers and lochs, that encircle an Arctic-like mountain massif. It is the most extensive and wildest landscape of its type in Britain; there are vast tracts of blanket bog, tranquil wetlands and secluded woodland bogs. It is home to more than 5,000 recorded species; 20 per cent are nationally rare or scarce. The Cairngorms Connect partnership is comprised of four land-owning organisations who, collectively, manage 600km of contiguous land: WildLand Limited Forestry and Land Scotland NatureScot RSPB Scotland The Cairngorms National Park Authority is a supporting partner. Following an incredibly successful five-year programme of work funded by the Endangered Landscapes and Seascapes Programme, Cairngorms Connect is moving into an exciting new phase that will see the expansion of existing projects and introduction of new initiatives, underpinned by a proactive fundraising drive. The Project Development and Delivery Manager will: Work with staff across the CC partnership to identify opportunities for new landscape restoration projects and project continuation within the CC area; facilitate development of projects with input from partnership staff; assist in fundraising for project workstreams; co-ordinate and monitor delivery of ongoing and new projects; contribute to reporting on projects where required; oversee management and development of CC venison project and CC tree nursery and associated activities. If you are a collaborative and adaptable project manager with strong people facilitation skills, this could be the role for you. What we need from you: Essentials: Experience managing projects from initial development through to successful delivery, including planning, coordinating delivery, monitoring progress against milestones, budgets and outcomes, and taking appropriate action to keep projects on track. Able to build collaborative working relationships and influence colleagues, partners and stakeholders to achieve shared project objectives. Able to communicate clearly and effectively through written reports, presentations and verbal communication, adapting information for colleagues, partners, funders and other stakeholders. Experience managing contractors, including procurement, contract administration, monitoring delivery and associated budgets. Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, adapting plans where required to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Experience preparing or contributing to funding applications for a range of funding sources, including coordinating information from multiple contributors where appropriate. Able to apply strategic thinking when planning and delivering projects, recognising how individual projects contribute to wider programme objectives and organisational priorities. Experience leading or coordinating projects, partnerships or multidisciplinary teams, including influencing and supporting others without relying on line management authority. Experience identifying, monitoring and managing risks across multiple projects or workstreams, taking appropriate action to mitigate or escalate issues. Experience working collaboratively across complex organisations or partnerships, coordinating multidisciplinary teams or stakeholders to deliver shared objectives. Experience of conservation and land management in the Scottish Highlands, Scottish land management legislation, small-scale commercial operations, practical conservation activities or GIS software would be beneficial. However, where candidates can demonstrate transferable skills and experience, we will support the successful candidate to develop their knowledge of the specific landscape, projects and operating context of Cairngorms Connect. Additional Information Length of contract: This is a permanent, full-time role based at our office in Aviemore Reports: Reports to: CC Senior Programme Manager Direct reports: CC Tree Nursery Manager, CC Deer Stalker Other key links: Senior Site Manager, Visitor Operations Manager, and Site Manager, RSPB Abernethy Senior Site Manager, RSPB Insh Marshes Regional Environment Advisor - North, Forestry and Land Scotland Regional Nature Reserves Manager, NatureScot Director of Nature, and Ecology Manager, WildLand Limited Workbase: Location - Aviemore (Achantoul - NatureScot offices) Funding for this post has been secured until December 2030. The post will be employed by the RSPB on behalf of the Cairngorms Connect partnership, comprising WildLand Limited, NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, and RSPB Scotland. As the employing organisation, the RSPB's terms and conditions of employment will apply to the successful candidate. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 20th September 2026 Interviews: w/c 28th of September. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. This role is not eligible for sponsorship. No agencies please.
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
Cairngorms Connect Project Development and Delivery Manager Reference: AUG (Apply online only) Location: Achantoul, Aviemore PH22 NatureScot Offices Hours: Full-time Contract: Permanent Salary: £34,018.00 - £36,319.00 Per Annum Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave About Cairngorms Connect Cairngorms Connect is the UK s biggest habitat restoration project. It is a partnership of neighbouring land managers, committed to a bold and ambitious 200-year vision to enhance habitats, species, and ecological processes across a vast area in the Scottish Highlands. Stretching over 600 km of contiguous land within the Cairngorms National Park, this is a landscape of ancient woodlands, intersected by sparkling rivers and lochs, that encircle an Arctic-like mountain massif. It is the most extensive and wildest landscape of its type in Britain; there are vast tracts of blanket bog, tranquil wetlands and secluded woodland bogs. It is home to more than 5,000 recorded species; 20 per cent are nationally rare or scarce. The Cairngorms Connect partnership is comprised of four land-owning organisations who, collectively, manage 600km of contiguous land: WildLand Limited Forestry and Land Scotland NatureScot RSPB Scotland The Cairngorms National Park Authority is a supporting partner. Following an incredibly successful five-year programme of work funded by the Endangered Landscapes and Seascapes Programme, Cairngorms Connect is moving into an exciting new phase that will see the expansion of existing projects and introduction of new initiatives, underpinned by a proactive fundraising drive. The Project Development and Delivery Manager will: Work with staff across the CC partnership to identify opportunities for new landscape restoration projects and project continuation within the CC area; facilitate development of projects with input from partnership staff; assist in fundraising for project workstreams; co-ordinate and monitor delivery of ongoing and new projects; contribute to reporting on projects where required; oversee management and development of CC venison project and CC tree nursery and associated activities. If you are a collaborative and adaptable project manager with strong people facilitation skills, this could be the role for you. What we need from you: Essentials: Experience managing projects from initial development through to successful delivery, including planning, coordinating delivery, monitoring progress against milestones, budgets and outcomes, and taking appropriate action to keep projects on track. Able to build collaborative working relationships and influence colleagues, partners and stakeholders to achieve shared project objectives. Able to communicate clearly and effectively through written reports, presentations and verbal communication, adapting information for colleagues, partners, funders and other stakeholders. Experience managing contractors, including procurement, contract administration, monitoring delivery and associated budgets. Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, adapting plans where required to meet changing priorities and deadlines. Experience preparing or contributing to funding applications for a range of funding sources, including coordinating information from multiple contributors where appropriate. Able to apply strategic thinking when planning and delivering projects, recognising how individual projects contribute to wider programme objectives and organisational priorities. Experience leading or coordinating projects, partnerships or multidisciplinary teams, including influencing and supporting others without relying on line management authority. Experience identifying, monitoring and managing risks across multiple projects or workstreams, taking appropriate action to mitigate or escalate issues. Experience working collaboratively across complex organisations or partnerships, coordinating multidisciplinary teams or stakeholders to deliver shared objectives. Experience of conservation and land management in the Scottish Highlands, Scottish land management legislation, small-scale commercial operations, practical conservation activities or GIS software would be beneficial. However, where candidates can demonstrate transferable skills and experience, we will support the successful candidate to develop their knowledge of the specific landscape, projects and operating context of Cairngorms Connect. Additional Information Length of contract: This is a permanent, full-time role based at our office in Aviemore Reports: Reports to: CC Senior Programme Manager Direct reports: CC Tree Nursery Manager, CC Deer Stalker Other key links: Senior Site Manager, Visitor Operations Manager, and Site Manager, RSPB Abernethy Senior Site Manager, RSPB Insh Marshes Regional Environment Advisor - North, Forestry and Land Scotland Regional Nature Reserves Manager, NatureScot Director of Nature, and Ecology Manager, WildLand Limited Workbase: Location - Aviemore (Achantoul - NatureScot offices) Funding for this post has been secured until December 2030. The post will be employed by the RSPB on behalf of the Cairngorms Connect partnership, comprising WildLand Limited, NatureScot, Forestry and Land Scotland, and RSPB Scotland. As the employing organisation, the RSPB's terms and conditions of employment will apply to the successful candidate. Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 20th September 2026 Interviews: w/c 28th of September. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature s side. This role is not eligible for sponsorship. No agencies please.
JOB TITLE: Jira Developer (Jira Service Management - JSM) REPORTS TO TITLE: Product Manager BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: MD Office / IT Systems LOCATION: Manchester or Leeds ROLE PURPOSE: The Jira Developer is responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining GBS's Jira Service Management (JSM) platform. This role ensures the system supports business and IT service processes efficiently, aligns with ITIL standards, and enables continuous improvement across GBS operations. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: Configuration & Customisation: Design, configure, and maintain Jira Service Management workflows, fields, forms, and automation rules. Develop and maintain business rules, scripts, and APIs to support process automation and integration. Integrate Jira Service Management with other enterprise tools and systems through APIs. Ensure platform stability, security, and compliance with organizational policies. Operations & Process Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Administer user accounts, roles, and permissions within JSM. Implement and support ITIL-based processes: Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management. Oversee and manage the incident management process within the ITSM platform. Manage change control processes, ensuring updates are documented, tested, and deployed with minimal disruption. Ensure that changes are documented, tested, and implemented with minimal disruption. Maintain accurate IT asset data and track hardware and software lifecycle using Jira's asset management capabilities. Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Analyse data to identify trends and recommend process or system improvements. Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Ensure platform security, stability, and compliance. Provide user support, guidance, and training on Jira Service Management features Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the GBS support service. ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant experience in related field. Demonstrable experience administering or developing within JSM or other ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, FreshWork) or similar. Strong understanding of ITIL processes and ITSM best practices. Strong technical skills around API's and related automation. Knowledge of AI Tools, Framework, governance, and ITSM best practices and industry standards. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. Effective stakeholder and solution management. DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: ITIL Foundation Certification, Atlassian Certified Professional, Jira Certified Developer. WHAT WE OFFER: Salary dependent on experience 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus "I joined GBS in 2025 at a pivotal time in its journey towards excellence. Working to create the best learning environment for our students is a very exciting and rewarding exercise. Everyone in the organisation works together to make a huge difference to those who have not had access to higher education before.". -(Professor Peter Flew, Vice Provost).
Aug 25, 2026
Full time
JOB TITLE: Jira Developer (Jira Service Management - JSM) REPORTS TO TITLE: Product Manager BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: MD Office / IT Systems LOCATION: Manchester or Leeds ROLE PURPOSE: The Jira Developer is responsible for managing, configuring, and maintaining GBS's Jira Service Management (JSM) platform. This role ensures the system supports business and IT service processes efficiently, aligns with ITIL standards, and enables continuous improvement across GBS operations. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: Configuration & Customisation: Design, configure, and maintain Jira Service Management workflows, fields, forms, and automation rules. Develop and maintain business rules, scripts, and APIs to support process automation and integration. Integrate Jira Service Management with other enterprise tools and systems through APIs. Ensure platform stability, security, and compliance with organizational policies. Operations & Process Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Administer user accounts, roles, and permissions within JSM. Implement and support ITIL-based processes: Incident, Problem, Change, and Service Request Management. Oversee and manage the incident management process within the ITSM platform. Manage change control processes, ensuring updates are documented, tested, and deployed with minimal disruption. Ensure that changes are documented, tested, and implemented with minimal disruption. Maintain accurate IT asset data and track hardware and software lifecycle using Jira's asset management capabilities. Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Analyse data to identify trends and recommend process or system improvements. Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Ensure platform security, stability, and compliance. Provide user support, guidance, and training on Jira Service Management features Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the GBS support service. ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or relevant experience in related field. Demonstrable experience administering or developing within JSM or other ITSM tools (e.g. ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, FreshWork) or similar. Strong understanding of ITIL processes and ITSM best practices. Strong technical skills around API's and related automation. Knowledge of AI Tools, Framework, governance, and ITSM best practices and industry standards. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users. Effective stakeholder and solution management. DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: ITIL Foundation Certification, Atlassian Certified Professional, Jira Certified Developer. WHAT WE OFFER: Salary dependent on experience 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus "I joined GBS in 2025 at a pivotal time in its journey towards excellence. Working to create the best learning environment for our students is a very exciting and rewarding exercise. Everyone in the organisation works together to make a huge difference to those who have not had access to higher education before.". -(Professor Peter Flew, Vice Provost).
As our Global Reward & Payroll Manager, you will be key to delivering timely and accurate payroll, reward and benefit operations across our global business. You'll support over 250 employees across the US, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on strong controls, accurate data, clear reporting, and a great employee experience. You will be our IRIS Cascade guru and Superuser, leading the way on system configuration, design, workflows, data integrity, reporting, automation, process documentation and continuous improvement. This is not just a system administration responsibility, it is central to how we support our business strategy, improve decision-making, simplify processes and build a more scalable People function. Working closely with the Global Head of Reward, you'll manage global payroll and reward operations, while providing leadership, coaching and line management support to our People & Reward Administrator, ensuring work is prioritised effectively, development opportunities are provided and administrative activity is delivered to a high standard. We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the confidence to work independently while building strong relationships across the business. If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes and delivering a great employee experience, we'd love to hear from you. The Responsibilities: Global Payroll Management & Governance: Manage and oversee our payrolls across all relevant countries, ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly and on time Own the entire payroll cycle, including payroll inputs, data validation, provider instructions, payroll output reviews, approval coordination, funding requirements and post-payroll reporting Maintain a control framework for payroll, including checklists, approval evidence, audit trails, reconciliation routines and exception reporting Act as the contact for outsourced payroll providers, ensuring service quality, clear accountability and timely resolution of issues Partner with Finance to ensure payroll funding, journals, cost reporting and reconciliations are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines Manage payroll administration for starters, leavers, contractual changes, one-off payments, deductions, statutory payments and final payments Lead year-end and statutory payroll activity, including P11D data coordination, pension checks, audit support and country-specific provider requirements Recommend improvements to any risks, gaps, and weaknesses you identify Maintain awareness of payroll legislation, tax, social security and compliance requirements across jurisdictions, working with providers and advisers where needed Provide support for complex payroll queries, sensitive employee cases and urgent payroll matters HRIS ownership, Cascade Superuser leadership and process excellence: You'll be our Superuser and escalation point for IRIS Cascade, ensuring the system's data is accurate, processes are efficient and provide strong business decision making. Lead configuration and continuous improvement of Cascade Own data standards and governance, including regular data checks, clean-ups, issue analysis and resolutions Develop and maintain accurate reporting, dashboards and management information for People, Finance, Leaders and external reporting Translate business needs into solutions, identifying opportunities for automation, reduce rekeying, improve controls and simplify the employee experience Lead testing for all upgrades and process changes, ensuring these are properly documented and communicated Create and maintain clear process guides, and training materials for our People Team, and employees Partner with IT, Finance, People Partners and external providers to improve systems connectivity, data flows and reporting accuracy Use insight to support broader People strategy, workforce planning, reward analysis, compliance and employee experience improvements Reward, Benefits & Employee Experience: Manage the delivery of FitFlop benefits, including UK benefits through the Howden My Benefits platform and relevant international arrangements Oversee benefit enrolment and changes, monthly reconciliations, provider files and payroll inputs to ensure records remain accurate and current Support the Global Head of Reward with annual benefit renewals, provider reviews, new launches, market benchmarking and employee communications Manage pension administration processes, including UK compliance checks, contribution files and provider coordination Oversee US 401(k) contribution uploads and related checks, working with providers to maintain compliance and accuracy Support family leave pay schedules, payroll briefings and complex reward or benefit queries, ensuring employees receive clear and supportive guidance Lead benefit communications and education activity throughout the year, helping employees understand and use the support available to them Monitor benefit processes and employee feedback, identifying ways to improve service levels, reduce effort and strengthen engagement Contribute to reward projects, policy updates and process improvements that support a fair, consistent and engaging employee experience Leadership, Stakeholder Management and Continuous Improvement: Provide confident day-to-day leadership across payroll, reward, benefits and HRIS activity, acting as a trusted partner to the Global Head of Reward Train and manage our People & Reward Administrator, setting priorities, allocating work, and providing coaching for their development Ensure administrative activity across the department is completed accurately and delivered on time Review and check key administrative activities, providing guidance, feedback and support where required Set clear standards for administration, documentation, controls, service levels and employee support within the reward and payroll function Build strong working relationships with People, Finance, IT, managers, employees and external providers Manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple countries, ensuring high-risk or time-critical work is planned and escalated appropriately Use insight from payroll, benefits and HRIS data to identify trends, risks, issues and improvement opportunities Lead process improvement activity, moving work away from manual, repetitive administration and towards scalable, controlled and technology-enabled ways of working Support audits, compliance reviews, provider reviews and internal governance requirements with accurate evidence and clear explanations Act professionally and with discretion when handling confidential employee, payroll and business information The Person: Significant payroll experience (qualified or working towards qualification) with the confidence to manage global or multi-country payroll operations through outsourced providers Strong knowledge of UK payroll compliance, with the ability to work effectively with advisers and providers on international payroll requirements Deep HRIS experience and genuine enthusiasm for systems, data, workflow, reporting and process improvement Advanced IRIS Cascade experience is highly desirable; equivalent HRIS Superuser knowledge gained through another system will also be considered where the candidate can adapt quickly to Cascade Experience managing benefits platforms, pension administration, provider files, reconciliation processes and employee benefit queries Strong Excel and data analysis skills, including reconciliations, lookups, pivot tables, data validation and exception reporting Able to move between detail and bigger-picture thinking, maintaining accuracy while improving how processes work Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence, challenge, explain and build trust across People, Finance, IT and external providers Clear communicator who can simply explain complex payroll, reward, benefits and system information Professional, trustworthy, highly organised, calm under pressure and able to manage multiple deadlines across countries and time zones Proactive, curious and improvement-focused, with the confidence to make recommendations and follow through Able to work independently, take ownership and make sound decisions while collaborating closely with the wider team Previous experience of managing or supporting junior team members is desirable but not essential Experience working with shared administrative resources or coordinating work across a People Team would be advantageous We recognise that not everyone will meet every requirement. If you're excited about this role and feel like you could add value, we'd love to hear from you. The Benefits: Product Allowance Hybrid and flexible working hours Summer Fridays (6 days in July and August on Fridays) A day off for your Birthday 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Work from anywhere for 2 weeks WorkPlace Nursery (salary sacrifice scheme to save money on your nursery fees) Wellbeing Program - Retail Trust, Sanctus Coaching and Calm App Career development allowance ( Personal allowance to use on career development) Private health care and or dental care (provided by AXA and DenPlan Socials organised by Wellbeing and Feel Good group . click apply for full job details
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
As our Global Reward & Payroll Manager, you will be key to delivering timely and accurate payroll, reward and benefit operations across our global business. You'll support over 250 employees across the US, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on strong controls, accurate data, clear reporting, and a great employee experience. You will be our IRIS Cascade guru and Superuser, leading the way on system configuration, design, workflows, data integrity, reporting, automation, process documentation and continuous improvement. This is not just a system administration responsibility, it is central to how we support our business strategy, improve decision-making, simplify processes and build a more scalable People function. Working closely with the Global Head of Reward, you'll manage global payroll and reward operations, while providing leadership, coaching and line management support to our People & Reward Administrator, ensuring work is prioritised effectively, development opportunities are provided and administrative activity is delivered to a high standard. We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the confidence to work independently while building strong relationships across the business. If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes and delivering a great employee experience, we'd love to hear from you. The Responsibilities: Global Payroll Management & Governance: Manage and oversee our payrolls across all relevant countries, ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly and on time Own the entire payroll cycle, including payroll inputs, data validation, provider instructions, payroll output reviews, approval coordination, funding requirements and post-payroll reporting Maintain a control framework for payroll, including checklists, approval evidence, audit trails, reconciliation routines and exception reporting Act as the contact for outsourced payroll providers, ensuring service quality, clear accountability and timely resolution of issues Partner with Finance to ensure payroll funding, journals, cost reporting and reconciliations are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines Manage payroll administration for starters, leavers, contractual changes, one-off payments, deductions, statutory payments and final payments Lead year-end and statutory payroll activity, including P11D data coordination, pension checks, audit support and country-specific provider requirements Recommend improvements to any risks, gaps, and weaknesses you identify Maintain awareness of payroll legislation, tax, social security and compliance requirements across jurisdictions, working with providers and advisers where needed Provide support for complex payroll queries, sensitive employee cases and urgent payroll matters HRIS ownership, Cascade Superuser leadership and process excellence: You'll be our Superuser and escalation point for IRIS Cascade, ensuring the system's data is accurate, processes are efficient and provide strong business decision making. Lead configuration and continuous improvement of Cascade Own data standards and governance, including regular data checks, clean-ups, issue analysis and resolutions Develop and maintain accurate reporting, dashboards and management information for People, Finance, Leaders and external reporting Translate business needs into solutions, identifying opportunities for automation, reduce rekeying, improve controls and simplify the employee experience Lead testing for all upgrades and process changes, ensuring these are properly documented and communicated Create and maintain clear process guides, and training materials for our People Team, and employees Partner with IT, Finance, People Partners and external providers to improve systems connectivity, data flows and reporting accuracy Use insight to support broader People strategy, workforce planning, reward analysis, compliance and employee experience improvements Reward, Benefits & Employee Experience: Manage the delivery of FitFlop benefits, including UK benefits through the Howden My Benefits platform and relevant international arrangements Oversee benefit enrolment and changes, monthly reconciliations, provider files and payroll inputs to ensure records remain accurate and current Support the Global Head of Reward with annual benefit renewals, provider reviews, new launches, market benchmarking and employee communications Manage pension administration processes, including UK compliance checks, contribution files and provider coordination Oversee US 401(k) contribution uploads and related checks, working with providers to maintain compliance and accuracy Support family leave pay schedules, payroll briefings and complex reward or benefit queries, ensuring employees receive clear and supportive guidance Lead benefit communications and education activity throughout the year, helping employees understand and use the support available to them Monitor benefit processes and employee feedback, identifying ways to improve service levels, reduce effort and strengthen engagement Contribute to reward projects, policy updates and process improvements that support a fair, consistent and engaging employee experience Leadership, Stakeholder Management and Continuous Improvement: Provide confident day-to-day leadership across payroll, reward, benefits and HRIS activity, acting as a trusted partner to the Global Head of Reward Train and manage our People & Reward Administrator, setting priorities, allocating work, and providing coaching for their development Ensure administrative activity across the department is completed accurately and delivered on time Review and check key administrative activities, providing guidance, feedback and support where required Set clear standards for administration, documentation, controls, service levels and employee support within the reward and payroll function Build strong working relationships with People, Finance, IT, managers, employees and external providers Manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple countries, ensuring high-risk or time-critical work is planned and escalated appropriately Use insight from payroll, benefits and HRIS data to identify trends, risks, issues and improvement opportunities Lead process improvement activity, moving work away from manual, repetitive administration and towards scalable, controlled and technology-enabled ways of working Support audits, compliance reviews, provider reviews and internal governance requirements with accurate evidence and clear explanations Act professionally and with discretion when handling confidential employee, payroll and business information The Person: Significant payroll experience (qualified or working towards qualification) with the confidence to manage global or multi-country payroll operations through outsourced providers Strong knowledge of UK payroll compliance, with the ability to work effectively with advisers and providers on international payroll requirements Deep HRIS experience and genuine enthusiasm for systems, data, workflow, reporting and process improvement Advanced IRIS Cascade experience is highly desirable; equivalent HRIS Superuser knowledge gained through another system will also be considered where the candidate can adapt quickly to Cascade Experience managing benefits platforms, pension administration, provider files, reconciliation processes and employee benefit queries Strong Excel and data analysis skills, including reconciliations, lookups, pivot tables, data validation and exception reporting Able to move between detail and bigger-picture thinking, maintaining accuracy while improving how processes work Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence, challenge, explain and build trust across People, Finance, IT and external providers Clear communicator who can simply explain complex payroll, reward, benefits and system information Professional, trustworthy, highly organised, calm under pressure and able to manage multiple deadlines across countries and time zones Proactive, curious and improvement-focused, with the confidence to make recommendations and follow through Able to work independently, take ownership and make sound decisions while collaborating closely with the wider team Previous experience of managing or supporting junior team members is desirable but not essential Experience working with shared administrative resources or coordinating work across a People Team would be advantageous We recognise that not everyone will meet every requirement. If you're excited about this role and feel like you could add value, we'd love to hear from you. The Benefits: Product Allowance Hybrid and flexible working hours Summer Fridays (6 days in July and August on Fridays) A day off for your Birthday 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Work from anywhere for 2 weeks WorkPlace Nursery (salary sacrifice scheme to save money on your nursery fees) Wellbeing Program - Retail Trust, Sanctus Coaching and Calm App Career development allowance ( Personal allowance to use on career development) Private health care and or dental care (provided by AXA and DenPlan Socials organised by Wellbeing and Feel Good group . click apply for full job details
About Iru Iru is the AI-powered security & IT platform used by the world's fastest-growing companies to secure their users, apps, and devices. Built for the AI era, Iru unifies identity & access, endpoint security & management, and compliance automation-collapsing the stack and giving IT & security time and control back. Iru is backed by some of the smartest investors in tech-General Catalyst, Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, and First Round Capital. In July 2024, Iru raised $100 million from General Catalyst, valuing the company at $850 million. Customers include Cursor, Vercel, Lovable, Replit, and Mercor, and Iru partners with industry leaders such as ServiceNow and AWS. Iru was named to Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers 2025 list for employee engagement and satisfaction. The Opportunity As a Customer Success Manager at Iru, you will partner with strategic enterprise customers across EMEA to drive long-term success and value realization. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping organisations modernise their IT and security operations through Iru's unified platform. This is a London-based hybrid role, with in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday. You will manage complex, multi-country accounts and play a key role in establishing Iru's reputation across the region. Success in this role means driving retention and expansion within strategic accounts while navigating regional complexity and delivering measurable business outcomes. What You'll Do Manage a portfolio of enterprise customers across EMEA Build relationships with executive stakeholders across multiple regions Develop and execute tailored success plans aligned to business goals Lead onboarding, enablement, and executive business reviews Drive adoption, ROI, and long-term customer value Identify and drive expansion opportunities with Sales Navigate complex, multi-country account structures Act as the voice of the customer to influence internal strategy What You'll Bring 3-6+ years of customer success or account management experience in SaaS Experience managing enterprise or strategic accounts (high ACV, complex orgs) Experience working across EMEA markets and multi-country environments Strong executive presence and consultative approach Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Benefits & Perks Competitive salary Hybrid work environment (3 days in office per week) 100% private healthcare coverage reimbursement for individual and dependents HealthShield Cash Plan Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme Workplace Pension (Employer 4%/ Employee 5% of gross salary) 20 days PTO Equity for full-time employees Iru Wellness Week off first week in July Up to 16 weeks paid leave for new parents Paid Family and Medical Leave Modern Health - Mental Health Benefits - Individual and Dependents Fertility benefits Working Advantage Employee Discounts Gym membership In-office lunch stipend provided Exciting opportunities for career growth We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you're someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you. At Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences. Iru is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
About Iru Iru is the AI-powered security & IT platform used by the world's fastest-growing companies to secure their users, apps, and devices. Built for the AI era, Iru unifies identity & access, endpoint security & management, and compliance automation-collapsing the stack and giving IT & security time and control back. Iru is backed by some of the smartest investors in tech-General Catalyst, Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, and First Round Capital. In July 2024, Iru raised $100 million from General Catalyst, valuing the company at $850 million. Customers include Cursor, Vercel, Lovable, Replit, and Mercor, and Iru partners with industry leaders such as ServiceNow and AWS. Iru was named to Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers 2025 list for employee engagement and satisfaction. The Opportunity As a Customer Success Manager at Iru, you will partner with strategic enterprise customers across EMEA to drive long-term success and value realization. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, helping organisations modernise their IT and security operations through Iru's unified platform. This is a London-based hybrid role, with in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday. You will manage complex, multi-country accounts and play a key role in establishing Iru's reputation across the region. Success in this role means driving retention and expansion within strategic accounts while navigating regional complexity and delivering measurable business outcomes. What You'll Do Manage a portfolio of enterprise customers across EMEA Build relationships with executive stakeholders across multiple regions Develop and execute tailored success plans aligned to business goals Lead onboarding, enablement, and executive business reviews Drive adoption, ROI, and long-term customer value Identify and drive expansion opportunities with Sales Navigate complex, multi-country account structures Act as the voice of the customer to influence internal strategy What You'll Bring 3-6+ years of customer success or account management experience in SaaS Experience managing enterprise or strategic accounts (high ACV, complex orgs) Experience working across EMEA markets and multi-country environments Strong executive presence and consultative approach Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Benefits & Perks Competitive salary Hybrid work environment (3 days in office per week) 100% private healthcare coverage reimbursement for individual and dependents HealthShield Cash Plan Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme Workplace Pension (Employer 4%/ Employee 5% of gross salary) 20 days PTO Equity for full-time employees Iru Wellness Week off first week in July Up to 16 weeks paid leave for new parents Paid Family and Medical Leave Modern Health - Mental Health Benefits - Individual and Dependents Fertility benefits Working Advantage Employee Discounts Gym membership In-office lunch stipend provided Exciting opportunities for career growth We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you're someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you. At Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences. Iru is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Why We Exist At Raylo, we're on a mission to accelerate the move to a circular economy. The only way customers and manufacturers will make that shift is if it's simple and cost-effective - this is where we come in. We're building a category-defining global subscription infrastructure, making premium tech accessible and affordable for both consumers and businesses. With over 180,000 subscribers in the UK and growth accelerating - we've proven the demand for a smarter, more sustainable way to access technology. Raylo is a fast-growing and profitable company, backed by global investors including Macquarie, NatWest, and Channel 4 Ventures. We are proud to have been selected for Endeavor's network in 2024, underscoring our role as a high impact, mission driven business with global ambitions. And in 2025 we were recognised as part of Tech Nation's UK's Future Fifty programme. We have been B Corp certified since 2021 and were recently acknowledged by S&P Global for the positive impact of our circular business model via a Green Financing with NatWest. At Raylo, performance matters. We set ambitious goals, move fast, and hold ourselves to a high standard, because our mission is too important to settle for less. Our Core Values Be deeply curious - We thrive on innovation through diverse approaches, views, and people. Walk in your customer's shoes - To build the best products and make the best decisions for the long term, we must figure out what our customers need, not just what they want. Focus and execute - We have a big vision, but we believe in nailing the most important problems first. Be gritty - Only gritty teams succeed. Our individual ownership, passion, and perseverance mean we're a team through thick and thin. What to Expect We're looking for an ambitious Senior Strategy Manager to join Raylo and take a leading role in shaping our collections and recoveries strategy. You'll own the strategic development of one of the most important levers in Raylo's unit economics, working across collections journeys, recovery operations, and partner strategy. Using data driven insights, you'll identify how we can improve performance, scale sustainably, and support Raylo's rapid growth across new products, verticals and markets. Collections and Recoveries sit at the heart of Raylo's proposition: enabling customers to access technology in a more sustainable, circular way while maintaining strong economics as we scale. You'll bring deep analytical thinking and strong commercial judgement to design and evolve strategies that balance customer experience, operational effectiveness and financial outcomes. Working closely with operations, product, finance and external partners, you'll help translate insight into action and build strategies that are robust, scalable and innovative. Raylo is a category defining business with big ambitions in the UK and internationally. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with senior leaders across the business, influencing decisions that have a material impact on growth, profitability and expansion into new markets. This is a rare opportunity for a strategic, hands on leader to shape a core pillar of Raylo's success and play a meaningful role in the next phase of our journey. What You'll Do Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Analytics - you'll work closely with cross functional partners to define and scale Raylo's global collections and recoveries strategy across products, verticals and markets. You'll use your technical and analytical expertise to champion data informed decisions - that materially improve performance, balancing customer outcomes with strong unit economics as Raylo continues to grow. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams across operations, product, finance and engineering, as well as external partners - to turn insight into action and deliver meaningful, measurable change. You'll bring strong commercial judgement - confidently navigating competing priorities and stakeholders to design strategies that are robust, scalable and aligned with Raylo's broader objectives. Your work will play a direct role in enabling Raylo's sustainable, circular approach - to consumer electronics, ensuring that growth is responsible, efficient and built to last. You'll Succeed With A proven track record with 5+ years of experience - in analytics or data focused collections and recovery strategy roles. A 2:1 or higher from a top university - preferably in a STEM or quantitative discipline. Using your technical skills (SQL, Python) - to get into the details of our collections and recovery strategies, leveraging internal and external datasets to deliver actionable insight into critical business functions. The ability to also step back from the detail of the data and think strategically - while delivering as part of a larger team. Collaborating in a fast paced environment - across the business with diverse skill sets and personality types. You have great stakeholder management skills and love using your analytical skills to champion data driven decision making and educate others. Taking responsibility and ownership - for the work in the entire area - if you're not getting it done, then no one is. Opportunities & Benefits We are continuously improving and listening to our quarterly employee surveys to provide the best opportunities and benefits for our employees. Share in Raylo's success - Stock options for all employees Get the latest tech - Exclusive Raylo device lease for employees Hybrid working model - (London) 3 set days in our London Bridge office: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 33 days off, your way - 25 days + 8 bank holidays with full flexibility to use on the days that mean the most to you Invest in your growth - L&D budget to support the skills you value Fast track your career - Two performance reviews a year Family first policies - Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you've been with us for 12 months. Save big on childcare - Workplace nursery scheme for major cost savings Perks on perks - Perkbox membership with discounts & wellbeing benefits Good times, guaranteed - Optional quarterly socials, plus summer & Christmas parties Hiring Process What's next? Once you submit your application, our Talent Team will contact you if you have been shortlisted for the role. We set an exceptionally high bar at Raylo, and in return, we will aim to give you the best candidate experience possible. If there's anything we can do to make your application process easier for you, because of disability, neurodiversity or any other personal reason, please let us know. Stage 1: Talent Screening Stage 2: Hiring Manager Interview + SQL Test Stage 3: On site Interview Stage 4: Values based Interview & Co founder Final As an FCA-regulated business, we conduct background checks (DBS and AML) on all successful candidates who are offered a position at Raylo during the onboarding process. Diversity & Inclusion at Raylo At Raylo, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing they make us stronger.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Why We Exist At Raylo, we're on a mission to accelerate the move to a circular economy. The only way customers and manufacturers will make that shift is if it's simple and cost-effective - this is where we come in. We're building a category-defining global subscription infrastructure, making premium tech accessible and affordable for both consumers and businesses. With over 180,000 subscribers in the UK and growth accelerating - we've proven the demand for a smarter, more sustainable way to access technology. Raylo is a fast-growing and profitable company, backed by global investors including Macquarie, NatWest, and Channel 4 Ventures. We are proud to have been selected for Endeavor's network in 2024, underscoring our role as a high impact, mission driven business with global ambitions. And in 2025 we were recognised as part of Tech Nation's UK's Future Fifty programme. We have been B Corp certified since 2021 and were recently acknowledged by S&P Global for the positive impact of our circular business model via a Green Financing with NatWest. At Raylo, performance matters. We set ambitious goals, move fast, and hold ourselves to a high standard, because our mission is too important to settle for less. Our Core Values Be deeply curious - We thrive on innovation through diverse approaches, views, and people. Walk in your customer's shoes - To build the best products and make the best decisions for the long term, we must figure out what our customers need, not just what they want. Focus and execute - We have a big vision, but we believe in nailing the most important problems first. Be gritty - Only gritty teams succeed. Our individual ownership, passion, and perseverance mean we're a team through thick and thin. What to Expect We're looking for an ambitious Senior Strategy Manager to join Raylo and take a leading role in shaping our collections and recoveries strategy. You'll own the strategic development of one of the most important levers in Raylo's unit economics, working across collections journeys, recovery operations, and partner strategy. Using data driven insights, you'll identify how we can improve performance, scale sustainably, and support Raylo's rapid growth across new products, verticals and markets. Collections and Recoveries sit at the heart of Raylo's proposition: enabling customers to access technology in a more sustainable, circular way while maintaining strong economics as we scale. You'll bring deep analytical thinking and strong commercial judgement to design and evolve strategies that balance customer experience, operational effectiveness and financial outcomes. Working closely with operations, product, finance and external partners, you'll help translate insight into action and build strategies that are robust, scalable and innovative. Raylo is a category defining business with big ambitions in the UK and internationally. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with senior leaders across the business, influencing decisions that have a material impact on growth, profitability and expansion into new markets. This is a rare opportunity for a strategic, hands on leader to shape a core pillar of Raylo's success and play a meaningful role in the next phase of our journey. What You'll Do Reporting to the Director of Strategy & Analytics - you'll work closely with cross functional partners to define and scale Raylo's global collections and recoveries strategy across products, verticals and markets. You'll use your technical and analytical expertise to champion data informed decisions - that materially improve performance, balancing customer outcomes with strong unit economics as Raylo continues to grow. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams across operations, product, finance and engineering, as well as external partners - to turn insight into action and deliver meaningful, measurable change. You'll bring strong commercial judgement - confidently navigating competing priorities and stakeholders to design strategies that are robust, scalable and aligned with Raylo's broader objectives. Your work will play a direct role in enabling Raylo's sustainable, circular approach - to consumer electronics, ensuring that growth is responsible, efficient and built to last. You'll Succeed With A proven track record with 5+ years of experience - in analytics or data focused collections and recovery strategy roles. A 2:1 or higher from a top university - preferably in a STEM or quantitative discipline. Using your technical skills (SQL, Python) - to get into the details of our collections and recovery strategies, leveraging internal and external datasets to deliver actionable insight into critical business functions. The ability to also step back from the detail of the data and think strategically - while delivering as part of a larger team. Collaborating in a fast paced environment - across the business with diverse skill sets and personality types. You have great stakeholder management skills and love using your analytical skills to champion data driven decision making and educate others. Taking responsibility and ownership - for the work in the entire area - if you're not getting it done, then no one is. Opportunities & Benefits We are continuously improving and listening to our quarterly employee surveys to provide the best opportunities and benefits for our employees. Share in Raylo's success - Stock options for all employees Get the latest tech - Exclusive Raylo device lease for employees Hybrid working model - (London) 3 set days in our London Bridge office: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 33 days off, your way - 25 days + 8 bank holidays with full flexibility to use on the days that mean the most to you Invest in your growth - L&D budget to support the skills you value Fast track your career - Two performance reviews a year Family first policies - Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you've been with us for 12 months. Save big on childcare - Workplace nursery scheme for major cost savings Perks on perks - Perkbox membership with discounts & wellbeing benefits Good times, guaranteed - Optional quarterly socials, plus summer & Christmas parties Hiring Process What's next? Once you submit your application, our Talent Team will contact you if you have been shortlisted for the role. We set an exceptionally high bar at Raylo, and in return, we will aim to give you the best candidate experience possible. If there's anything we can do to make your application process easier for you, because of disability, neurodiversity or any other personal reason, please let us know. Stage 1: Talent Screening Stage 2: Hiring Manager Interview + SQL Test Stage 3: On site Interview Stage 4: Values based Interview & Co founder Final As an FCA-regulated business, we conduct background checks (DBS and AML) on all successful candidates who are offered a position at Raylo during the onboarding process. Diversity & Inclusion at Raylo At Raylo, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing they make us stronger.
Ready to shape the future of a thriving nursery operation? We're delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, family-owned horticultural business to recruit a Nursery Operations Manager. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced nursery professional to take ownership of a multi-site production operation, leading strategy, people, growing excellence, and continuous improvement across a suc click apply for full job details
Aug 23, 2026
Full time
Ready to shape the future of a thriving nursery operation? We're delighted to be partnering with a highly respected, family-owned horticultural business to recruit a Nursery Operations Manager. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced nursery professional to take ownership of a multi-site production operation, leading strategy, people, growing excellence, and continuous improvement across a suc click apply for full job details
Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform managing approximately USD 6 billion in assets under management as of July 2026, investing across private and public markets on behalf of institutional investors globally. Alongside our established Fintech Lending franchise, Fasanara is building Open Quant: an institutional, technology-led multi-manager platform designed to give exceptional quantitative investment teams access to shared capital, infrastructure, execution, risk management and operational support. Fasanara Open Quant is a fully quantitative multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund that aims to generate superior returns through a unique portfolio of investment algorithms. The fund tracks the performance of independent early-stage quant trading teams globally, using their collective intelligence to harvest persistent, uncorrelated returns. The fund has been growing rapidly and achieving strong returns. Our Culture We are strong believers in meritocracy, and we seek to reward people based on impact, judgement, and excellence in execution. We keep bureaucracy to a minimum, so decisions are made quickly and people have real ownership. Our environment is collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial, and built on trust. We set ambitious goals, work hard in a focused and sustainable way, and place a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and quality in everything we do. We know we are only as good as our people, so we are deliberately building the firm around exceptional talent and diverse perspectives, and we support our leaders to grow, influence, and shape the future of the business. The Role We are seeking a Quant Technology Lead to lead the design, architecture, delivery, and continuous evolution of the technology platform powering Fasanara Open Quant. Reporting directly to the Head of Technology, the successful candidate will be fully dedicated to the Open Quant business, working closely with the Head of Quant Division and the Quant investment team. As the primary technology partner to the business, they will translate investment, portfolio, risk, and operational requirements into scalable production technology. This is a highly hands-on technical leadership role. The successful candidate will design and build core platform capabilities while working directly with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, traders, risk professionals, operations teams, and engineers. The ideal candidate combines deep software engineering and architecture expertise with a strong understanding of financial markets and investment technology. As Open Quant continues to scale, they will play a central role in defining its technical roadmap and developing the dedicated Quant Technology function. Responsibilities Platform Architecture & Engineering Lead the design, architecture, development, and evolution of the Open Quant technology platform. Build scalable, secure, resilient, cloud-native systems supporting a growing multi-manager quantitative investment business. Define the technical roadmap for core investment, portfolio, risk, data, and operational systems. Design robust APIs, data models, and integration frameworks. Establish strong engineering standards across security, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence. Act as a hands-on technical lead while helping develop the wider Quant Technology function. Investment, Portfolio & Risk Technology Design and develop institutional-quality investment and portfolio management technology. Build portfolio aggregation, investment analytics, and cross-manager risk monitoring capabilities. Develop portfolio, risk, and analytics capabilities on top of a centralised Position Ledger. Build APIs and data services providing investment, portfolio, and risk information to Portfolio Management, Risk, and Operations. Ensure investment data and analytics are accurate, reproducible, and auditable. Data & Integrations Lead the development of a central Position Ledger integrating broker positions into a standardised and auditable data model. Build and maintain security master and pricing datasets. Design scalable market, portfolio, reference, and operational data architecture. Build resilient data pipelines supporting quantitative research, portfolio management, analytics, and production monitoring. Integrate market data providers, prime brokers, custodians, fund administrators, and other external systems into the platform. AI & Automation Drive the practical application of AI across software development and investment workflows. Identify opportunities to automate investment and operational processes while maintaining appropriate controls and auditability. Evaluate emerging technologies that can improve platform performance, scalability, and engineering productivity. Technology Leadership & Partnership Act as the primary technology partner to the Open Quant business. Work closely with portfolio managers and quantitative researchers to translate investment requirements into robust technical solutions. Partner with Risk, Operations, and central Technology teams to ensure platform capabilities meet business requirements. Own and drive the Quant Technology roadmap jointly with the Quant and Technology leadership teams. Essential Significant software engineering and solution architecture experience, with a track record of building scalable production systems. Proven experience delivering technology for investment, trading, portfolio management, risk, or related institutional financial services platforms. Strong understanding of financial markets, investment workflows, and quantitative investment technology. Strong practical knowledge of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, APIs, data platforms, databases, and production infrastructure. Strong hands-on software engineering capability alongside architecture and technical leadership experience. Experience designing secure and resilient systems where data accuracy, auditability, and operational reliability are critical. Ability to translate complex investment and business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Strong understanding of data architecture and integration across multiple internal and external data sources. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. Strong interest in innovation and the practical application of AI to technology and investment workflows. Desirable Experience within a multi-manager hedge fund, quantitative investment platform, systematic asset manager, proprietary trading firm, or comparable institutional environment. Experience building shared investment platforms supporting multiple portfolio managers or investment teams. Strong knowledge of financial instruments, portfolio construction, risk management, execution, and investment fund operations. Experience integrating prime brokers, fund administrators, custodians, market data providers, or portfolio management systems. Experience building investment and risk analytics. Experience helping build or lead technology and engineering teams in a growing environment. Our benefits include: Performance-related Bonus Scheme Private Medical & Dental Insurance through Bupa (including children's cover) Life Insurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Salary sacrifice pension with Hargreaves Lansdown (currently matched up to 10%) Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Emergency Parental Leave, Emergency Childcare & Nursery Benefit Cycle to Work Scheme Charity Giving through CAF Annual Wellbeing Budget Team socials, annual Summer & Christmas parties,and other events throughout the year
Aug 22, 2026
Full time
Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform managing approximately USD 6 billion in assets under management as of July 2026, investing across private and public markets on behalf of institutional investors globally. Alongside our established Fintech Lending franchise, Fasanara is building Open Quant: an institutional, technology-led multi-manager platform designed to give exceptional quantitative investment teams access to shared capital, infrastructure, execution, risk management and operational support. Fasanara Open Quant is a fully quantitative multi-strategy, multi-manager hedge fund that aims to generate superior returns through a unique portfolio of investment algorithms. The fund tracks the performance of independent early-stage quant trading teams globally, using their collective intelligence to harvest persistent, uncorrelated returns. The fund has been growing rapidly and achieving strong returns. Our Culture We are strong believers in meritocracy, and we seek to reward people based on impact, judgement, and excellence in execution. We keep bureaucracy to a minimum, so decisions are made quickly and people have real ownership. Our environment is collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial, and built on trust. We set ambitious goals, work hard in a focused and sustainable way, and place a strong emphasis on teamwork, integrity, and quality in everything we do. We know we are only as good as our people, so we are deliberately building the firm around exceptional talent and diverse perspectives, and we support our leaders to grow, influence, and shape the future of the business. The Role We are seeking a Quant Technology Lead to lead the design, architecture, delivery, and continuous evolution of the technology platform powering Fasanara Open Quant. Reporting directly to the Head of Technology, the successful candidate will be fully dedicated to the Open Quant business, working closely with the Head of Quant Division and the Quant investment team. As the primary technology partner to the business, they will translate investment, portfolio, risk, and operational requirements into scalable production technology. This is a highly hands-on technical leadership role. The successful candidate will design and build core platform capabilities while working directly with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, traders, risk professionals, operations teams, and engineers. The ideal candidate combines deep software engineering and architecture expertise with a strong understanding of financial markets and investment technology. As Open Quant continues to scale, they will play a central role in defining its technical roadmap and developing the dedicated Quant Technology function. Responsibilities Platform Architecture & Engineering Lead the design, architecture, development, and evolution of the Open Quant technology platform. Build scalable, secure, resilient, cloud-native systems supporting a growing multi-manager quantitative investment business. Define the technical roadmap for core investment, portfolio, risk, data, and operational systems. Design robust APIs, data models, and integration frameworks. Establish strong engineering standards across security, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence. Act as a hands-on technical lead while helping develop the wider Quant Technology function. Investment, Portfolio & Risk Technology Design and develop institutional-quality investment and portfolio management technology. Build portfolio aggregation, investment analytics, and cross-manager risk monitoring capabilities. Develop portfolio, risk, and analytics capabilities on top of a centralised Position Ledger. Build APIs and data services providing investment, portfolio, and risk information to Portfolio Management, Risk, and Operations. Ensure investment data and analytics are accurate, reproducible, and auditable. Data & Integrations Lead the development of a central Position Ledger integrating broker positions into a standardised and auditable data model. Build and maintain security master and pricing datasets. Design scalable market, portfolio, reference, and operational data architecture. Build resilient data pipelines supporting quantitative research, portfolio management, analytics, and production monitoring. Integrate market data providers, prime brokers, custodians, fund administrators, and other external systems into the platform. AI & Automation Drive the practical application of AI across software development and investment workflows. Identify opportunities to automate investment and operational processes while maintaining appropriate controls and auditability. Evaluate emerging technologies that can improve platform performance, scalability, and engineering productivity. Technology Leadership & Partnership Act as the primary technology partner to the Open Quant business. Work closely with portfolio managers and quantitative researchers to translate investment requirements into robust technical solutions. Partner with Risk, Operations, and central Technology teams to ensure platform capabilities meet business requirements. Own and drive the Quant Technology roadmap jointly with the Quant and Technology leadership teams. Essential Significant software engineering and solution architecture experience, with a track record of building scalable production systems. Proven experience delivering technology for investment, trading, portfolio management, risk, or related institutional financial services platforms. Strong understanding of financial markets, investment workflows, and quantitative investment technology. Strong practical knowledge of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, APIs, data platforms, databases, and production infrastructure. Strong hands-on software engineering capability alongside architecture and technical leadership experience. Experience designing secure and resilient systems where data accuracy, auditability, and operational reliability are critical. Ability to translate complex investment and business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Strong understanding of data architecture and integration across multiple internal and external data sources. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. Strong interest in innovation and the practical application of AI to technology and investment workflows. Desirable Experience within a multi-manager hedge fund, quantitative investment platform, systematic asset manager, proprietary trading firm, or comparable institutional environment. Experience building shared investment platforms supporting multiple portfolio managers or investment teams. Strong knowledge of financial instruments, portfolio construction, risk management, execution, and investment fund operations. Experience integrating prime brokers, fund administrators, custodians, market data providers, or portfolio management systems. Experience building investment and risk analytics. Experience helping build or lead technology and engineering teams in a growing environment. Our benefits include: Performance-related Bonus Scheme Private Medical & Dental Insurance through Bupa (including children's cover) Life Insurance, Income Protection & Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Salary sacrifice pension with Hargreaves Lansdown (currently matched up to 10%) Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Emergency Parental Leave, Emergency Childcare & Nursery Benefit Cycle to Work Scheme Charity Giving through CAF Annual Wellbeing Budget Team socials, annual Summer & Christmas parties,and other events throughout the year
Production Lead Grower North London Looking for a growing role where you can take ownership, lead a team, and help shape the future of a well-established nursery? We're working with a long-standing, family-run horticultural business looking to appoint a Production Lead Grower to support their Nursery Operations Manager across propagation, potting and crop production. What's the job? You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading teams, maintaining plant quality, and ensuring production stays on track. Key responsibilities include: Leading propagation and potting teams Managing plant health, irrigation and crop quality Planning production schedules and stock requirements Running daily team briefings Overseeing potting machinery setup and troubleshooting Supporting pest and disease management programmes Driving high standards across the nursery What do I need? Commercial growing experience within horticulture Previous team leadership or supervisory experience Strong plant health and irrigation knowledge PA1/PA6 spraying certificates Good organisational and planning skills Practical machinery and problem-solving ability A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business with ambitious plans for the future. You'll have real responsibility, the chance to influence how things are done, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside the business. Interested? For a confidential discussion, contact Kieran on (phone number removed) , email (url removed) , or connect with me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't fully up to date. Just send what you have and we'll take it from there.
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Production Lead Grower North London Looking for a growing role where you can take ownership, lead a team, and help shape the future of a well-established nursery? We're working with a long-standing, family-run horticultural business looking to appoint a Production Lead Grower to support their Nursery Operations Manager across propagation, potting and crop production. What's the job? You'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the nursery, leading teams, maintaining plant quality, and ensuring production stays on track. Key responsibilities include: Leading propagation and potting teams Managing plant health, irrigation and crop quality Planning production schedules and stock requirements Running daily team briefings Overseeing potting machinery setup and troubleshooting Supporting pest and disease management programmes Driving high standards across the nursery What do I need? Commercial growing experience within horticulture Previous team leadership or supervisory experience Strong plant health and irrigation knowledge PA1/PA6 spraying certificates Good organisational and planning skills Practical machinery and problem-solving ability A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership Why apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business with ambitious plans for the future. You'll have real responsibility, the chance to influence how things are done, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside the business. Interested? For a confidential discussion, contact Kieran on (phone number removed) , email (url removed) , or connect with me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't fully up to date. Just send what you have and we'll take it from there.
The Rosalind Franklin Institute
Harwell, Oxfordshire
Digital Communications Coordinator The Rosalind Franklin Institute (the Franklin) is a technology institute established by the UK Government as a unique centre committed to advancing tools that are needed to transform healthcare in the future. Through a unique integration of disciplines, we will develop disruptive new technologies designed to tackle major challenges in health and life science. This will accelerate the discovery of new treatments for chronic diseases affecting millions of people around the world. Our Science Strategy seeks to focus the Franklin s research and unite our researchers around our Technology Innovation Challenges and Life Science Challenges. We are currently looking to appoint a Digital Communications Coordinator to support our Strategic Marketing Team for a period of 12 months due to maternity leave. Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will work closely with researchers to share the Franklin s science with relevant stakeholders. In this role, you will gain experience in a range of activities with your core responsibilities outlined below. We operate a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days in the office based at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus near Oxford, UK. Flexibility can be given to different working patterns i.e. condensed hours or around start and finish times. The proposed start date for this vacancy is early November 2026. Key Responsibilities As a Digital Communications Coordinator you will: Build strong relationships with operations and science colleagues, building stories and ideas for campaigns from our research. Create and manage high-quality, audience-focused content across digital channels, particularly LinkedIn and the website. Lead on social media planning and delivery, including supporting colleagues and research teams to engage effectively online. Monitor and analyse digital performance, using insights to improve content, campaigns and audience reach. Support the planning, promotion, delivery and on-the-day support for webinars and events (online and in-person). Maintain and develop website content (WordPress), ensuring it remains current, accessible and aligned with organisational priorities. Manage internal and external newsletters (Sharepoint, Campaign Monitor). Manage the Franklin s image library. Keep up to date with digital trends and best practice to continuously improve our approach This job description sets out the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you did not tick. In return we offer: 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown Generous pension scheme (employer s contribution currently up to 18%) Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service) Buying and Selling Annual Leave Workplace Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme Hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories Hybrid and flexible working Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas Cycle to Work Scheme Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox) Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling) Health Cash Plan Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus Free on-site parking Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff The Franklin s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every applicant has an equal opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities. This includes making adjustments for candidates with specific needs. Please contact to discuss your requirements confidentially. At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we also welcome applications from all around the world! How to Apply Please apply for this position by submitting a CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, we would like you to focus on the three questions: What interests you about this role and the Rosalind Franklin Institute, and how do you think your skills and experience would help you succeed in the position? This role involves managing a range of activities, from social media and website content to events and newsletters. Describe a time when you had to balance several competing priorities. How did you organise your work and ensure deadlines were met? The Franklin works with a wide range of audiences, including researchers, industry partners, funders, policymakers and the public. Tell us about a time when you helped communicate information, ideas or activities to a particular audience. What was your approach and what did you learn from the experience? Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 13th September 2026. Interviews are planned for w/c 28th September 2026.
Aug 21, 2026
Contractor
Digital Communications Coordinator The Rosalind Franklin Institute (the Franklin) is a technology institute established by the UK Government as a unique centre committed to advancing tools that are needed to transform healthcare in the future. Through a unique integration of disciplines, we will develop disruptive new technologies designed to tackle major challenges in health and life science. This will accelerate the discovery of new treatments for chronic diseases affecting millions of people around the world. Our Science Strategy seeks to focus the Franklin s research and unite our researchers around our Technology Innovation Challenges and Life Science Challenges. We are currently looking to appoint a Digital Communications Coordinator to support our Strategic Marketing Team for a period of 12 months due to maternity leave. Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will work closely with researchers to share the Franklin s science with relevant stakeholders. In this role, you will gain experience in a range of activities with your core responsibilities outlined below. We operate a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days in the office based at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus near Oxford, UK. Flexibility can be given to different working patterns i.e. condensed hours or around start and finish times. The proposed start date for this vacancy is early November 2026. Key Responsibilities As a Digital Communications Coordinator you will: Build strong relationships with operations and science colleagues, building stories and ideas for campaigns from our research. Create and manage high-quality, audience-focused content across digital channels, particularly LinkedIn and the website. Lead on social media planning and delivery, including supporting colleagues and research teams to engage effectively online. Monitor and analyse digital performance, using insights to improve content, campaigns and audience reach. Support the planning, promotion, delivery and on-the-day support for webinars and events (online and in-person). Maintain and develop website content (WordPress), ensuring it remains current, accessible and aligned with organisational priorities. Manage internal and external newsletters (Sharepoint, Campaign Monitor). Manage the Franklin s image library. Keep up to date with digital trends and best practice to continuously improve our approach This job description sets out the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you did not tick. In return we offer: 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown Generous pension scheme (employer s contribution currently up to 18%) Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service) Buying and Selling Annual Leave Workplace Nursery Salary Sacrifice Scheme Hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories Hybrid and flexible working Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas Cycle to Work Scheme Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox) Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling) Health Cash Plan Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus Free on-site parking Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff The Franklin s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every applicant has an equal opportunity to showcase their talents and abilities. This includes making adjustments for candidates with specific needs. Please contact to discuss your requirements confidentially. At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we also welcome applications from all around the world! How to Apply Please apply for this position by submitting a CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, we would like you to focus on the three questions: What interests you about this role and the Rosalind Franklin Institute, and how do you think your skills and experience would help you succeed in the position? This role involves managing a range of activities, from social media and website content to events and newsletters. Describe a time when you had to balance several competing priorities. How did you organise your work and ensure deadlines were met? The Franklin works with a wide range of audiences, including researchers, industry partners, funders, policymakers and the public. Tell us about a time when you helped communicate information, ideas or activities to a particular audience. What was your approach and what did you learn from the experience? Closing date: The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 13th September 2026. Interviews are planned for w/c 28th September 2026.
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc
Maidstone, Kent
Overview About the Opportunity Are you an experienced leader within the soft fruit industry with a passion for raspberries and blackberries? Do you have the ability to bring growers, supply chain teams, commercial teams, and operational functions together around a shared goal? If so, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role within Driscoll's, the global market leader in fresh berries. As Senior Production Manager, Rubus Northern Europe, you will be responsible for the development, growth, and execution of the raspberry and blackberry category across Northern Europe. You will work closely with growers, supply chain, commercial teams, agronomy, forecasting, and quality functions to create a sustainable and profitable future for both our growers and our business. This role combines strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and operational execution. You will serve as the critical link between our growers and the wider organization, ensuring that plans are not only developed but successfully delivered. Responsibilities Develop and execute the production and supply strategy for raspberries and blackberries across Northern Europe. Translate supply and demand plans into actionable grower production plans. Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, acting as their primary point of contact within Driscoll's. Lead business reviews, planning sessions, and grower visits. Support growers with operational, financial, and strategic challenges to enhance profitability and sustainability. Align production, forecasting, demand planning, and operational capabilities to ensure reliable customer supply. Partner closely with Supply Chain, Packaging, Logistics, Quality, Commercial, Master Planning, and Product Business Management teams to deliver outstanding results. Identify and mitigate risks related to production, quality, supply, and operations. Create alignment across departments and stakeholders throughout the organization. Lead strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement within the Rubus category. Identify growth opportunities, investment priorities, and innovative solutions that strengthen the category. Support the development and execution of the long-term Northern European Rubus strategy. Success in This Role Success in this position means building trusted relationships with growers, effectively connecting internal teams, and ensuring strategies are translated into measurable results. You know how to bring people together, create alignment across functions, and make a direct contribution to the growth and long-term success of the Northern European Rubus category. Why Driscoll's? At Driscoll's, you'll join the global market leader in fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. For more than 100 years, we have partnered with independent growers to deliver the finest berries to consumers around the world. Our culture is built on passion, humility, and trustworthiness. We believe in long-term partnerships, innovation through natural breeding, and continuously improving everything we do. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact within a global organization that continues to grow and evolve. Candidate Profile You are an experienced professional within the soft fruit or horticultural sector who can seamlessly move between strategic thinking and operational execution. You have the ability to turn complex challenges into practical solutions and excel at building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Business, or a related field (preferred). A minimum of 10 years of experience within the soft fruit industry (preferred). Broad experience across multiple disciplines, including production, agronomy, supply chain, packing operations, nursery operations, and harvest management. Strong technical knowledge of raspberries, blackberries, or other berry crops, including production curves, varieties, and plant types. Excellent analytical skills and experience with forecasting and production planning. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences. Proven stakeholder management experience within an international environment. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to growers and operational sites. Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods - meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries .
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
Overview About the Opportunity Are you an experienced leader within the soft fruit industry with a passion for raspberries and blackberries? Do you have the ability to bring growers, supply chain teams, commercial teams, and operational functions together around a shared goal? If so, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role within Driscoll's, the global market leader in fresh berries. As Senior Production Manager, Rubus Northern Europe, you will be responsible for the development, growth, and execution of the raspberry and blackberry category across Northern Europe. You will work closely with growers, supply chain, commercial teams, agronomy, forecasting, and quality functions to create a sustainable and profitable future for both our growers and our business. This role combines strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and operational execution. You will serve as the critical link between our growers and the wider organization, ensuring that plans are not only developed but successfully delivered. Responsibilities Develop and execute the production and supply strategy for raspberries and blackberries across Northern Europe. Translate supply and demand plans into actionable grower production plans. Build and maintain strong relationships with growers, acting as their primary point of contact within Driscoll's. Lead business reviews, planning sessions, and grower visits. Support growers with operational, financial, and strategic challenges to enhance profitability and sustainability. Align production, forecasting, demand planning, and operational capabilities to ensure reliable customer supply. Partner closely with Supply Chain, Packaging, Logistics, Quality, Commercial, Master Planning, and Product Business Management teams to deliver outstanding results. Identify and mitigate risks related to production, quality, supply, and operations. Create alignment across departments and stakeholders throughout the organization. Lead strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement within the Rubus category. Identify growth opportunities, investment priorities, and innovative solutions that strengthen the category. Support the development and execution of the long-term Northern European Rubus strategy. Success in This Role Success in this position means building trusted relationships with growers, effectively connecting internal teams, and ensuring strategies are translated into measurable results. You know how to bring people together, create alignment across functions, and make a direct contribution to the growth and long-term success of the Northern European Rubus category. Why Driscoll's? At Driscoll's, you'll join the global market leader in fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. For more than 100 years, we have partnered with independent growers to deliver the finest berries to consumers around the world. Our culture is built on passion, humility, and trustworthiness. We believe in long-term partnerships, innovation through natural breeding, and continuously improving everything we do. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact within a global organization that continues to grow and evolve. Candidate Profile You are an experienced professional within the soft fruit or horticultural sector who can seamlessly move between strategic thinking and operational execution. You have the ability to turn complex challenges into practical solutions and excel at building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Business, or a related field (preferred). A minimum of 10 years of experience within the soft fruit industry (preferred). Broad experience across multiple disciplines, including production, agronomy, supply chain, packing operations, nursery operations, and harvest management. Strong technical knowledge of raspberries, blackberries, or other berry crops, including production curves, varieties, and plant types. Excellent analytical skills and experience with forecasting and production planning. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences. Proven stakeholder management experience within an international environment. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly to growers and operational sites. Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods - meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries .
Ready to take the lead in a thriving plant production business and shape its future? We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected horticultural business in Cornwall seeking a Plant Production Manager to take ownership of its growing operation during an exciting period of succession and development. This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established business with a reputation for quality, innovation, and technical excellence. You'll work closely with senior leadership while leading an experienced nursery team and taking full responsibility for plant production, agronomy, and crop quality. For the right person, this offers much more than a management role. It's a chance to become a key figure within the business, influence future growing strategies, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of production. Why Apply? Take ownership of an established and successful plant production operation Join a business with a clear long-term vision and commitment to innovation Play a key role in shaping future growing practices and production systems Relocation support available, including a family cottage near the farm Genuine opportunity for professional growth and long-term career development Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Cornwall Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on experience The Opportunity As Plant Production Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall management of growing operations, overseeing everything from agronomy and crop health through to labour planning and customer engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend significant time on the nursery, monitoring crops, making key growing decisions, and supporting your team to deliver consistently high-quality plants. You'll combine technical expertise with people leadership, helping ensure the business continues to produce outstanding crops while embracing new technologies, practices, and opportunities for improvement. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical growing knowledge with excellent people management and communication skills. You'll ideally bring: Strong agronomy and horticultural knowledge Experience in plant propagation, nursery production, or vegetable plant production A proven ability to identify and resolve crop health issues quickly Previous experience managing teams within a commercial growing environment Excellent organisational and decision-making skills Confidence communicating with customers and stakeholders A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Desirable Qualifications Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, or a related discipline FACTS and/or BASIS qualifications Experience within commercial propagation, vegetable plants, or protected cropping environments What's On Offer? Salary: Circa 50,000 In addition, you'll benefit from: Cottage available close to the business Relocation support for those moving to Cornwall Ongoing training and professional development Apply Today This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced grower or production professional looking to take the next step in their career. If you're passionate about crop production, enjoy leading teams, and want the chance to influence the future of a successful horticultural business, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
Aug 17, 2026
Full time
Ready to take the lead in a thriving plant production business and shape its future? We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected horticultural business in Cornwall seeking a Plant Production Manager to take ownership of its growing operation during an exciting period of succession and development. This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established business with a reputation for quality, innovation, and technical excellence. You'll work closely with senior leadership while leading an experienced nursery team and taking full responsibility for plant production, agronomy, and crop quality. For the right person, this offers much more than a management role. It's a chance to become a key figure within the business, influence future growing strategies, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of production. Why Apply? Take ownership of an established and successful plant production operation Join a business with a clear long-term vision and commitment to innovation Play a key role in shaping future growing practices and production systems Relocation support available, including a family cottage near the farm Genuine opportunity for professional growth and long-term career development Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Cornwall Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on experience The Opportunity As Plant Production Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall management of growing operations, overseeing everything from agronomy and crop health through to labour planning and customer engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend significant time on the nursery, monitoring crops, making key growing decisions, and supporting your team to deliver consistently high-quality plants. You'll combine technical expertise with people leadership, helping ensure the business continues to produce outstanding crops while embracing new technologies, practices, and opportunities for improvement. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical growing knowledge with excellent people management and communication skills. You'll ideally bring: Strong agronomy and horticultural knowledge Experience in plant propagation, nursery production, or vegetable plant production A proven ability to identify and resolve crop health issues quickly Previous experience managing teams within a commercial growing environment Excellent organisational and decision-making skills Confidence communicating with customers and stakeholders A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Desirable Qualifications Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, or a related discipline FACTS and/or BASIS qualifications Experience within commercial propagation, vegetable plants, or protected cropping environments What's On Offer? Salary: Circa 50,000 In addition, you'll benefit from: Cottage available close to the business Relocation support for those moving to Cornwall Ongoing training and professional development Apply Today This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced grower or production professional looking to take the next step in their career. If you're passionate about crop production, enjoy leading teams, and want the chance to influence the future of a successful horticultural business, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
Ready to take the lead in a thriving plant production business and shape its future? We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected horticultural business in Cornwall seeking a Plant Production Manager to take ownership of its growing operation during an exciting period of succession and development. This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established business with a reputation for quality, innovation, and technical excellence. You'll work closely with senior leadership while leading an experienced nursery team and taking full responsibility for plant production, agronomy, and crop quality. For the right person, this offers much more than a management role. It's a chance to become a key figure within the business, influence future growing strategies, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of production. Why Apply? Take ownership of an established and successful plant production operation Join a business with a clear long-term vision and commitment to innovation Play a key role in shaping future growing practices and production systems Relocation support available, including a family cottage near the farm Genuine opportunity for professional growth and long-term career development Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Cornwall Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on experience The Opportunity As Plant Production Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall management of growing operations, overseeing everything from agronomy and crop health through to labour planning and customer engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend significant time on the nursery, monitoring crops, making key growing decisions, and supporting your team to deliver consistently high-quality plants. You'll combine technical expertise with people leadership, helping ensure the business continues to produce outstanding crops while embracing new technologies, practices, and opportunities for improvement. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical growing knowledge with excellent people management and communication skills. You'll ideally bring: Strong agronomy and horticultural knowledge Experience in plant propagation, nursery production, or vegetable plant production A proven ability to identify and resolve crop health issues quickly Previous experience managing teams within a commercial growing environment Excellent organisational and decision-making skills Confidence communicating with customers and stakeholders A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Desirable Qualifications Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, or a related discipline FACTS and/or BASIS qualifications Experience within commercial propagation, vegetable plants, or protected cropping environments What's On Offer? Salary: Circa £50,000 In addition, you'll benefit from: Cottage available close to the business Relocation support for those moving to Cornwall Ongoing training and professional development Apply Today This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced grower or production professional looking to take the next step in their career. If you're passionate about crop production, enjoy leading teams, and want the chance to influence the future of a successful horticultural business, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on , email or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Ready to take the lead in a thriving plant production business and shape its future? We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected horticultural business in Cornwall seeking a Plant Production Manager to take ownership of its growing operation during an exciting period of succession and development. This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established business with a reputation for quality, innovation, and technical excellence. You'll work closely with senior leadership while leading an experienced nursery team and taking full responsibility for plant production, agronomy, and crop quality. For the right person, this offers much more than a management role. It's a chance to become a key figure within the business, influence future growing strategies, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of production. Why Apply? Take ownership of an established and successful plant production operation Join a business with a clear long-term vision and commitment to innovation Play a key role in shaping future growing practices and production systems Relocation support available, including a family cottage near the farm Genuine opportunity for professional growth and long-term career development Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Cornwall Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on experience The Opportunity As Plant Production Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall management of growing operations, overseeing everything from agronomy and crop health through to labour planning and customer engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend significant time on the nursery, monitoring crops, making key growing decisions, and supporting your team to deliver consistently high-quality plants. You'll combine technical expertise with people leadership, helping ensure the business continues to produce outstanding crops while embracing new technologies, practices, and opportunities for improvement. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical growing knowledge with excellent people management and communication skills. You'll ideally bring: Strong agronomy and horticultural knowledge Experience in plant propagation, nursery production, or vegetable plant production A proven ability to identify and resolve crop health issues quickly Previous experience managing teams within a commercial growing environment Excellent organisational and decision-making skills Confidence communicating with customers and stakeholders A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Desirable Qualifications Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Science, or a related discipline FACTS and/or BASIS qualifications Experience within commercial propagation, vegetable plants, or protected cropping environments What's On Offer? Salary: Circa £50,000 In addition, you'll benefit from: Cottage available close to the business Relocation support for those moving to Cornwall Ongoing training and professional development Apply Today This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced grower or production professional looking to take the next step in their career. If you're passionate about crop production, enjoy leading teams, and want the chance to influence the future of a successful horticultural business, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on , email or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
Help Shape the Future of a Growing Plant Production Operation We're delighted to be partnering with a highly successful, family-owned horticultural business to recruit a Nursery Production Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated people leader with a background in production, manufacturing, logistics, operations, or warehouse management to join a thriving organisation with a genuine passion for quality and continuous improvement. You don't need to be a horticultural expert to succeed in this role. What matters most is your ability to lead teams, organise production efficiently, manage resources effectively, and drive high standards in a fast-paced environment. If you're a strong communicator who enjoys problem-solving, motivating people, and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Why Join? Monday to Friday working pattern Join a successful and growing family-owned business Lead a key production function with real responsibility Work across multiple sites with a varied and engaging workload Supportive leadership team and genuine career development opportunities Be part of a business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation Excellent employee benefits package The Opportunity Our client grows over one million plants each year and has invested significantly in modern production facilities, including mechanised production lines and specialist growing infrastructure. As Nursery Production Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring production runs efficiently, resources are effectively managed, and plants are delivered to the highest standards. Working closely with the Nursery Operations Manager, you'll turn seasonal production plans into day-to-day action, coordinating people, machinery, stock, and logistics to ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for production planning, team leadership, stock management, logistics, and continuous improvement across multiple nursery sites. About You We're looking for someone who brings: Strong leadership and people management experience Excellent planning and organisational skills Experience managing production processes or operational workflows Confidence leading and motivating teams Strong communication and problem-solving abilities Good IT skills and administrative capability A proactive and adaptable approach to work Experience in horticulture would be very beneficial but is not essential. Full training on the growing operation can be provided for candidates with the right operational management experience. Salary & Benefits Salary: 35,500 per annum Plus a fantastic benefits package including: Generous staff discount scheme with increasing discounts based on length of service Annual Christmas bonus 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family Retail discount platform offering savings with major UK brands Workplace pension Free parking Uniform allowance/provision Apply Today This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business where you'll have the chance to make a real impact, lead a dedicated team, and contribute to the continued success of a highly respected nursery operation. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
Aug 16, 2026
Full time
Help Shape the Future of a Growing Plant Production Operation We're delighted to be partnering with a highly successful, family-owned horticultural business to recruit a Nursery Production Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated people leader with a background in production, manufacturing, logistics, operations, or warehouse management to join a thriving organisation with a genuine passion for quality and continuous improvement. You don't need to be a horticultural expert to succeed in this role. What matters most is your ability to lead teams, organise production efficiently, manage resources effectively, and drive high standards in a fast-paced environment. If you're a strong communicator who enjoys problem-solving, motivating people, and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be the ideal next step in your career. Why Join? Monday to Friday working pattern Join a successful and growing family-owned business Lead a key production function with real responsibility Work across multiple sites with a varied and engaging workload Supportive leadership team and genuine career development opportunities Be part of a business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation Excellent employee benefits package The Opportunity Our client grows over one million plants each year and has invested significantly in modern production facilities, including mechanised production lines and specialist growing infrastructure. As Nursery Production Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring production runs efficiently, resources are effectively managed, and plants are delivered to the highest standards. Working closely with the Nursery Operations Manager, you'll turn seasonal production plans into day-to-day action, coordinating people, machinery, stock, and logistics to ensure targets are achieved safely and efficiently. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for production planning, team leadership, stock management, logistics, and continuous improvement across multiple nursery sites. About You We're looking for someone who brings: Strong leadership and people management experience Excellent planning and organisational skills Experience managing production processes or operational workflows Confidence leading and motivating teams Strong communication and problem-solving abilities Good IT skills and administrative capability A proactive and adaptable approach to work Experience in horticulture would be very beneficial but is not essential. Full training on the growing operation can be provided for candidates with the right operational management experience. Salary & Benefits Salary: 35,500 per annum Plus a fantastic benefits package including: Generous staff discount scheme with increasing discounts based on length of service Annual Christmas bonus 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family Retail discount platform offering savings with major UK brands Workplace pension Free parking Uniform allowance/provision Apply Today This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving business where you'll have the chance to make a real impact, lead a dedicated team, and contribute to the continued success of a highly respected nursery operation. Interested? For an informal chat, please call Emily on (phone number removed), email (url removed) or message me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date, just send what you have already, and we can sort the rest later.
Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career whilst maintaining an excellent work-life balance? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established preschool in Bicester that is seeking a Deputy Manager to join its dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nurturing, child-centred setting where staff are genuinely valued, professional development is encouraged, and leadership plays a key role in shaping the future of the provision. The preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years within a stimulating environment that promotes learning through play, creativity and exploration. With spacious indoor facilities, excellent outdoor learning areas, gardening spaces and a strong community feel, the setting offers an inspiring place for both children and staff to thrive. As Deputy Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the preschool, helping to maintain outstanding standards of care, education and safeguarding. You will work closely with the leadership team to support staff development, ensure compliance with EYFS requirements and build positive relationships with children and families. The successful candidate will have previous experience within an Early Years leadership role and possess a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding responsibilities and nursery operations. You will be an organised, approachable and dependable leader who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a positive team culture. This role is offered on a term-time-only basis, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The setting offers a competitive salary from 16.00 per hour depending on experience, four weeks paid holiday, pension scheme, bonus scheme, free on-site parking and ongoing training and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional early years education and would like to join a supportive preschool where your leadership will make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
Aug 11, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your leadership career whilst maintaining an excellent work-life balance? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and well-established preschool in Bicester that is seeking a Deputy Manager to join its dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a nurturing, child-centred setting where staff are genuinely valued, professional development is encouraged, and leadership plays a key role in shaping the future of the provision. The preschool provides high-quality care and education for children aged 2 to 4 years within a stimulating environment that promotes learning through play, creativity and exploration. With spacious indoor facilities, excellent outdoor learning areas, gardening spaces and a strong community feel, the setting offers an inspiring place for both children and staff to thrive. As Deputy Manager, you will support the day-to-day running of the preschool, helping to maintain outstanding standards of care, education and safeguarding. You will work closely with the leadership team to support staff development, ensure compliance with EYFS requirements and build positive relationships with children and families. The successful candidate will have previous experience within an Early Years leadership role and possess a strong understanding of the EYFS framework, safeguarding responsibilities and nursery operations. You will be an organised, approachable and dependable leader who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a positive team culture. This role is offered on a term-time-only basis, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The setting offers a competitive salary from 16.00 per hour depending on experience, four weeks paid holiday, pension scheme, bonus scheme, free on-site parking and ongoing training and career development opportunities. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional early years education and would like to join a supportive preschool where your leadership will make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
Drive INSHUR's growth by building high-value broker partnerships and delivering innovative, tech-driven insurance solutions that redefine the industry. $100M+ funded. Global footprint. AI-powered. Human-driven. INSHUR is the embedded insurance powerhouse for the on-demand world. We partner with giants like Uber and Amazon to provide fair, data-backed coverage for the modern workforce. We're 200 people strong across the UK, US, and Netherlands, using AI as a multiplier to stay ahead of the curve. Want to work where tech actually meets the road? You're in the right place. Find out more about our history, values, hiring process and more here. The role As a Broker Distribution Manager you will play a crucial role in driving growth and maintaining our partnerships with brokers. This role supports INSHUR's ambitious goals by fostering strong relationships, ensuring FCA compliance, and delivering innovative insurance solutions tailored to our broker network and carrier partners. Working closely with the Director of Insurance and a dynamic team, you will actively contribute to INSHUR's mission of reinventing insurance while maintaining operational excellence and enhancing partner experiences. We're based in Brighton, with a hybrid working model. You'll come into the office once a week , with the rest of your time working from home and travelling to meet brokers. What you'll do Deliver channel growth & market expansion: Own the broker distribution strategy end-to-end-driving top-line GWP, revenue growth, and expanding INSHUR's market share through both key account scaling and new broker acquisition. Build a high-performing, compliant partner ecosystem: Transform the broker network into a well-oiled machine by executing thorough onboarding, optimizing underperforming accounts, and ensuring strict adherence to Consumer Duty and FCA regulatory standards. Bridge product, tech, and distribution: Align underwriters, engineering, operations, and partner integration teams to eliminate operational friction, building seamless broker systems, and keep INSHUR's products hyper-relevant. Turn broker insights into strategic action: Influence cross-functional leadership and enable internal teams by delivering data-driven market proposals, competitive insights, and transparent KPI reporting that directly inform business decisions. Drive continuous product & process evolution: Champion the voice of the broker internally, translating partner feedback and market analysis into continuous process improvements and higher broker satisfaction scores. What we're looking for We care more about how you think than what's on your CV. Essential Proven track record in insurance distribution and broker management: You have successfully built, managed, and scaled broker networks to hit clear sales, GWP, and revenue targets. Deep understanding of UK insurance compliance and Consumer Duty: You seamlessly embed regulatory requirements and due diligence into everyday partner processes without slowing down commercial momentum. Data-led decision-making and commercial analysis: You translate raw KPI data, market trends, and CRM records into actionable insights and strategic proposals for leadership. Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management: You comfortably bridge the gap between technical teams (engineering, ops) and underwriting to resolve friction and keep products relevant. Hands-on experience onboarding and educating partners: You excel at qualifying prospects and hosting engaging workshops that clearly articulate a tech-first insurance value proposition to external teams. Nice to have Experience in commercial motor, fleet, or mobility insurance: Direct exposure to fast-paced niche transport or technology-driven insurance products gives you a head start. Familiarity with API-first integrations or partner tech setups: You understand how tech-led insurance platforms integrate with broker systems to make trading frictionless. Experience running structured broker feedback loops: You have established systematic ways (like NPS or structured reviews) to measure broker satisfaction and continuously refine operations. Active network within the UK broker landscape: Existing relationships with key regional or national brokers to hit the ground running. How the Insurance team uses AI Whether you're new to AI or already building with it, we give everyone the tools, time, and support to grow. AI is a multiplier here, it handles the repetitive so you can focus on the work that actually needs you. For this team it means; : Using Claude to support data analysis of broker performance, including Consumer Duty reporting Using Gemini to help streamline preparation for broker meetings, collating data from different sources to give a holistic view of the relationship We also use AI tools to support our hiring process - not to make decisions, but to help us run a fairer, faster process. You can read more about how we approach that here, including tips for how you can use AI to prepare. What to expect from the process Screen: A 30-minute call with the Talent team. We'll cover the role, your background, and your questions. First interview: A 60-minute video call with the Lead Product Underwriter and People Ops Lead, this will be a role and team fit interview with behavioural and situational questions. Case study: An in-person interview at our Brighton office with the Director of Insurance and a key stakeholder. We design this to be a two-way conversation. Come with questions - we want you to leave knowing whether this is the right move for you. What we offer We've also built a benefits package that invests in our people's long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing. Here's a sample of what this includes; Competitive salary, benchmarked to market by location. We discuss compensation openly from the first conversation 30 days of holiday annually, plus bank holidays Private healthcare for you and your family, including pre-existing conditions Life insurance at 3x your salary 13 weeks parental leave at full pay for new parents Workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta, allowing you to pay fees pre-tax Ride to work scheme Workplace pension scheme to help you save for retirement Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle £500 annual personal training allowance plus regular learning opportunities on a variety of topics £40 monthly wellbeing to keep you healthy 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, covering you and immediate family members-offering crisis support, counselling, legal advice, menopause CBT, and more Unlimited AI usage with Claude and Gemini Working here You'll do well here if you: Move through ambiguity without waiting for a perfect brief Take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks Adapt quickly when priorities shift, and help others do the same Look for ways to improve how things work, not just how to complete them Use tools, data, and colleagues to make better decisions This probably isn't the right fit if you: Prefer clearly defined processes and a stable, slow-moving environment Are most comfortable staying within the boundaries of your job description Find frequent context-switching draining rather than energising Inclusion and flexibility INSHUR is committed to building a team where everyone can bring their full self to work. We follow a structured hiring process and train our interview teams to support fairness and reduce bias. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. This role is advertised as full-time. We're open to discussing part-time, job-sharing, or other flexible arrangements for the right person. If you need any adjustments during the process, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
Drive INSHUR's growth by building high-value broker partnerships and delivering innovative, tech-driven insurance solutions that redefine the industry. $100M+ funded. Global footprint. AI-powered. Human-driven. INSHUR is the embedded insurance powerhouse for the on-demand world. We partner with giants like Uber and Amazon to provide fair, data-backed coverage for the modern workforce. We're 200 people strong across the UK, US, and Netherlands, using AI as a multiplier to stay ahead of the curve. Want to work where tech actually meets the road? You're in the right place. Find out more about our history, values, hiring process and more here. The role As a Broker Distribution Manager you will play a crucial role in driving growth and maintaining our partnerships with brokers. This role supports INSHUR's ambitious goals by fostering strong relationships, ensuring FCA compliance, and delivering innovative insurance solutions tailored to our broker network and carrier partners. Working closely with the Director of Insurance and a dynamic team, you will actively contribute to INSHUR's mission of reinventing insurance while maintaining operational excellence and enhancing partner experiences. We're based in Brighton, with a hybrid working model. You'll come into the office once a week , with the rest of your time working from home and travelling to meet brokers. What you'll do Deliver channel growth & market expansion: Own the broker distribution strategy end-to-end-driving top-line GWP, revenue growth, and expanding INSHUR's market share through both key account scaling and new broker acquisition. Build a high-performing, compliant partner ecosystem: Transform the broker network into a well-oiled machine by executing thorough onboarding, optimizing underperforming accounts, and ensuring strict adherence to Consumer Duty and FCA regulatory standards. Bridge product, tech, and distribution: Align underwriters, engineering, operations, and partner integration teams to eliminate operational friction, building seamless broker systems, and keep INSHUR's products hyper-relevant. Turn broker insights into strategic action: Influence cross-functional leadership and enable internal teams by delivering data-driven market proposals, competitive insights, and transparent KPI reporting that directly inform business decisions. Drive continuous product & process evolution: Champion the voice of the broker internally, translating partner feedback and market analysis into continuous process improvements and higher broker satisfaction scores. What we're looking for We care more about how you think than what's on your CV. Essential Proven track record in insurance distribution and broker management: You have successfully built, managed, and scaled broker networks to hit clear sales, GWP, and revenue targets. Deep understanding of UK insurance compliance and Consumer Duty: You seamlessly embed regulatory requirements and due diligence into everyday partner processes without slowing down commercial momentum. Data-led decision-making and commercial analysis: You translate raw KPI data, market trends, and CRM records into actionable insights and strategic proposals for leadership. Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management: You comfortably bridge the gap between technical teams (engineering, ops) and underwriting to resolve friction and keep products relevant. Hands-on experience onboarding and educating partners: You excel at qualifying prospects and hosting engaging workshops that clearly articulate a tech-first insurance value proposition to external teams. Nice to have Experience in commercial motor, fleet, or mobility insurance: Direct exposure to fast-paced niche transport or technology-driven insurance products gives you a head start. Familiarity with API-first integrations or partner tech setups: You understand how tech-led insurance platforms integrate with broker systems to make trading frictionless. Experience running structured broker feedback loops: You have established systematic ways (like NPS or structured reviews) to measure broker satisfaction and continuously refine operations. Active network within the UK broker landscape: Existing relationships with key regional or national brokers to hit the ground running. How the Insurance team uses AI Whether you're new to AI or already building with it, we give everyone the tools, time, and support to grow. AI is a multiplier here, it handles the repetitive so you can focus on the work that actually needs you. For this team it means; : Using Claude to support data analysis of broker performance, including Consumer Duty reporting Using Gemini to help streamline preparation for broker meetings, collating data from different sources to give a holistic view of the relationship We also use AI tools to support our hiring process - not to make decisions, but to help us run a fairer, faster process. You can read more about how we approach that here, including tips for how you can use AI to prepare. What to expect from the process Screen: A 30-minute call with the Talent team. We'll cover the role, your background, and your questions. First interview: A 60-minute video call with the Lead Product Underwriter and People Ops Lead, this will be a role and team fit interview with behavioural and situational questions. Case study: An in-person interview at our Brighton office with the Director of Insurance and a key stakeholder. We design this to be a two-way conversation. Come with questions - we want you to leave knowing whether this is the right move for you. What we offer We've also built a benefits package that invests in our people's long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing. Here's a sample of what this includes; Competitive salary, benchmarked to market by location. We discuss compensation openly from the first conversation 30 days of holiday annually, plus bank holidays Private healthcare for you and your family, including pre-existing conditions Life insurance at 3x your salary 13 weeks parental leave at full pay for new parents Workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta, allowing you to pay fees pre-tax Ride to work scheme Workplace pension scheme to help you save for retirement Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle £500 annual personal training allowance plus regular learning opportunities on a variety of topics £40 monthly wellbeing to keep you healthy 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, covering you and immediate family members-offering crisis support, counselling, legal advice, menopause CBT, and more Unlimited AI usage with Claude and Gemini Working here You'll do well here if you: Move through ambiguity without waiting for a perfect brief Take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks Adapt quickly when priorities shift, and help others do the same Look for ways to improve how things work, not just how to complete them Use tools, data, and colleagues to make better decisions This probably isn't the right fit if you: Prefer clearly defined processes and a stable, slow-moving environment Are most comfortable staying within the boundaries of your job description Find frequent context-switching draining rather than energising Inclusion and flexibility INSHUR is committed to building a team where everyone can bring their full self to work. We follow a structured hiring process and train our interview teams to support fairness and reduce bias. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. This role is advertised as full-time. We're open to discussing part-time, job-sharing, or other flexible arrangements for the right person. If you need any adjustments during the process, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.
Description Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. The Deputy Nursery Manager role offers a salary range of £33,000 to £39,000 (plus discretionary bonus) , and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. What we're looking for Kido are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at Kido Isleworth, 30A The Grove, Isleworth TW7 4JU This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other! Includes Bonus Scheme For the Nursery Deputy Manager role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum and have experience working within management in Early Years. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014. Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time. What you'll be doing! Lead nursery operations by ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the setting and maintaining high standards of care, education, and compliance. Manage and develop staff through supervision, appraisals, coaching, training, induction, and professional development opportunities. Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) , overseeing safeguarding practices, referrals, staff training, and child protection procedures. Maintain health and safety compliance , including risk assessments, fire drills, medication administration, security, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. Build strong relationships with families , working in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs and provide exceptional customer service. Ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance by implementing policies, maintaining accurate records, monitoring quality, and leading inspection readiness. Drive high-quality teaching and learning by supporting curriculum delivery, monitoring observations and learning journeys, and promoting best practice in early years education. Oversee staffing and resource management , ensuring appropriate ratios, effective delegation, accurate record-keeping, and efficient use of resources. Support nursery growth and occupancy through parent tours, events, collaboration with admissions teams, and maintaining excellent parent experiences. Promote a positive, inclusive culture by leading by example, encouraging teamwork, championing equality and diversity, and supporting continuous improvement across the nursery. Our Kido Benefits! By joining Kido you will get: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 25 days after 5 years service Your birthday off 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply) Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus Free Staff Lunches Annual performance-related pay increases Brilliant career progression opportunities Company awards and celebrations Access to a healthcare cash plan Early access to pay through the Hastee app Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers Cycle to work scheme Your wellbeing matters - we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub What's next? If you're ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we'll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us via Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting Safer Recruitment All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see . Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock - phone text Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check. About Kido We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.
Jul 31, 2026
Full time
Description Welcome to the heart of Kido, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do! As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. The Deputy Nursery Manager role offers a salary range of £33,000 to £39,000 (plus discretionary bonus) , and is a full time, 40 hours per week position. Take the chance to build a remarkable career in a fast-growing international company. What we're looking for Kido are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at Kido Isleworth, 30A The Grove, Isleworth TW7 4JU This is your opportunity to join an amazing growing nursery group who champion career growth like no other! Includes Bonus Scheme For the Nursery Deputy Manager role, it is essential that you hold a relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum and have experience working within management in Early Years. Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English including functional skills are also a must if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014. Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time. What you'll be doing! Lead nursery operations by ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the setting and maintaining high standards of care, education, and compliance. Manage and develop staff through supervision, appraisals, coaching, training, induction, and professional development opportunities. Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) , overseeing safeguarding practices, referrals, staff training, and child protection procedures. Maintain health and safety compliance , including risk assessments, fire drills, medication administration, security, and adherence to Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. Build strong relationships with families , working in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs and provide exceptional customer service. Ensure EYFS and Ofsted compliance by implementing policies, maintaining accurate records, monitoring quality, and leading inspection readiness. Drive high-quality teaching and learning by supporting curriculum delivery, monitoring observations and learning journeys, and promoting best practice in early years education. Oversee staffing and resource management , ensuring appropriate ratios, effective delegation, accurate record-keeping, and efficient use of resources. Support nursery growth and occupancy through parent tours, events, collaboration with admissions teams, and maintaining excellent parent experiences. Promote a positive, inclusive culture by leading by example, encouraging teamwork, championing equality and diversity, and supporting continuous improvement across the nursery. Our Kido Benefits! By joining Kido you will get: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 25 days after 5 years service Your birthday off 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply) Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus Free Staff Lunches Annual performance-related pay increases Brilliant career progression opportunities Company awards and celebrations Access to a healthcare cash plan Early access to pay through the Hastee app Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers Cycle to work scheme Your wellbeing matters - we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub What's next? If you're ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team and build a future of possibilities for the children at our Kido nursery, apply today and we'll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us via Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting Safer Recruitment All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see . Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Unlock - phone text Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check. About Kido We specialize in delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success in every project we undertake.
Commercial Officer (12-Month Maternity Cover) EMEA Negotiate it. Secure it. Trust it with lives! Take on a role where commercial expertise meets global operational impact. As a Commercial Officer for the EMEA region at Denham, you will join a high-performing team managing the end-to-end lifecycle of international defence contracts. From initial bid to final delivery, your commercial acumen ensures our life-saving technology reaches global customers safely and without delay. Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission. At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical. We re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers. Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7,800 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact. The Opportunity As a Commercial Officer within the EMEA team, you will act as the commercial heartbeat of your allocated customer accounts during this 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will enter a high-visibility, fast-paced role, managing complex global contracting workflows within a world-leading aerospace manufacturer. This is an incredible opportunity to gain deep exposure to international contract administration, bid support, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment with customer needs, with the potential for occasional travel within the UK or overseas to support key account objectives. This role is based at our Denham site, offering a driven professional the chance to make a tangible difference from day one. What You ll Do Relationship Management: Act as the primary commercial point of contact, building trusted partnerships with international customers. Bids & Proposals: Lead routine quotations and support major cross-functional bids for both competitive and sole-source requirements. Contract Excellence: Manage the fine print by handling contract amendments, invoicing, and reporting while ensuring all data is meticulously maintained in SAP. Negotiation: Represent Martin-Baker in contract negotiations, securing terms that protect the business while delivering value for the customer. Global Reach: Ensure internal teams stay fully aligned with customer commitments and project milestones. What We re Looking For Systems Savvy: Proven experience with SAP (or similar MRP systems) and strong Microsoft Excel skills (essential). Commercial Foundations: A solid understanding of contract, procurement, or bid management concepts (essential). Analytical Mindset: Strong numerical skills with the clear ability to interpret complex data (essential). Communication: The confidence to engage, present, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both in writing and in person (essential). Education: A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Business, Law, Engineering, Economics, or a related field (essential). Mindset: An energetic "self-starter" who thrives on variety, meticulous attention to detail, and fast-paced environments. Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values. Our Values At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters. What We Offer Excellent pension package with strong employer support Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee), with further employer contributions that grow as you increase your own Life Assurance Lunchtime finish on a Friday Personalised training and development plan Healthcare plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Martin-Baker + (retail discounts platform) Occupational Health team Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme Cycle to work scheme How to Apply / Your Interview Journey Please submit your CV and should you wish, a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, including any relevant experience, skills and expertise you can bring to the role. Hit "Apply Now" After submitting your application, your details will be reviewed and the recruitment team will be in touch. Initial Telephone interview: A detailed conversation with your Recruitment Business Partner to understand your background and motivation for joining Martin-Baker. First Stage Interview : An initial virtual discussion (via Teams) with the Hiring Manager to explore your background, motivations, and suitability, alongside online numerical and verbal reasoning assessments. Final Stage Interview : A face-to-face commercial and operational interview at our Denham site, allowing you to demonstrate your capability and approach. We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work. Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.
Jul 31, 2026
Contractor
Commercial Officer (12-Month Maternity Cover) EMEA Negotiate it. Secure it. Trust it with lives! Take on a role where commercial expertise meets global operational impact. As a Commercial Officer for the EMEA region at Denham, you will join a high-performing team managing the end-to-end lifecycle of international defence contracts. From initial bid to final delivery, your commercial acumen ensures our life-saving technology reaches global customers safely and without delay. Direct Impact, Global Scale. Life-Saving Mission. At Martin-Baker, the work we do matters. We design, manufacture and support life-saving equipment used by aircrew around the world. Our products operate in demanding environments, where quality, reliability and attention to detail are critical. We re proud of our long history in aerospace and defence, also focused on the future. Joining Martin-Baker means becoming part of a business with a clear purpose, strong engineering capability and a long-term commitment to its people, products and customers. Whether you work in engineering, operations, commercial, finance, supply chain or support functions, your contribution helps deliver equipment that protects lives. It is challenging work, but it is also meaningful, and with over 7,800 lives saved, it gives our people the opportunity to be part of something with real impact. The Opportunity As a Commercial Officer within the EMEA team, you will act as the commercial heartbeat of your allocated customer accounts during this 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will enter a high-visibility, fast-paced role, managing complex global contracting workflows within a world-leading aerospace manufacturer. This is an incredible opportunity to gain deep exposure to international contract administration, bid support, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment with customer needs, with the potential for occasional travel within the UK or overseas to support key account objectives. This role is based at our Denham site, offering a driven professional the chance to make a tangible difference from day one. What You ll Do Relationship Management: Act as the primary commercial point of contact, building trusted partnerships with international customers. Bids & Proposals: Lead routine quotations and support major cross-functional bids for both competitive and sole-source requirements. Contract Excellence: Manage the fine print by handling contract amendments, invoicing, and reporting while ensuring all data is meticulously maintained in SAP. Negotiation: Represent Martin-Baker in contract negotiations, securing terms that protect the business while delivering value for the customer. Global Reach: Ensure internal teams stay fully aligned with customer commitments and project milestones. What We re Looking For Systems Savvy: Proven experience with SAP (or similar MRP systems) and strong Microsoft Excel skills (essential). Commercial Foundations: A solid understanding of contract, procurement, or bid management concepts (essential). Analytical Mindset: Strong numerical skills with the clear ability to interpret complex data (essential). Communication: The confidence to engage, present, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both in writing and in person (essential). Education: A degree (or equivalent qualification) in Business, Law, Engineering, Economics, or a related field (essential). Mindset: An energetic "self-starter" who thrives on variety, meticulous attention to detail, and fast-paced environments. Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker values. Our Values At Martin-Baker, we value professionalism, understanding, teamwork, humility, accountability and integrity. We look for people who take pride in their work, collaborate openly and act with care because the work we do matters. What We Offer Excellent pension package with strong employer support Martin-Baker contributes 9% of your salary (non-contributory to the employee), with further employer contributions that grow as you increase your own Life Assurance Lunchtime finish on a Friday Personalised training and development plan Healthcare plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Martin-Baker + (retail discounts platform) Occupational Health team Workplace Nursery Benefit scheme Cycle to work scheme How to Apply / Your Interview Journey Please submit your CV and should you wish, a brief covering letter outlining your suitability, including any relevant experience, skills and expertise you can bring to the role. Hit "Apply Now" After submitting your application, your details will be reviewed and the recruitment team will be in touch. Initial Telephone interview: A detailed conversation with your Recruitment Business Partner to understand your background and motivation for joining Martin-Baker. First Stage Interview : An initial virtual discussion (via Teams) with the Hiring Manager to explore your background, motivations, and suitability, alongside online numerical and verbal reasoning assessments. Final Stage Interview : A face-to-face commercial and operational interview at our Denham site, allowing you to demonstrate your capability and approach. We believe in equal opportunity, committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work. Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve. This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). The role also involves access to information governed by U.S. Export Control Laws (including ITAR); therefore, all applicants must satisfy ITAR eligibility requirements.
Job Description: This is an exciting role for an experienced Senior Manager or Area Manager looking for career progression with a bigger organisation. You will support overseeing of operations across a small portfolio of nurseries ( circa 4 setting) You will have experience and a proven track record in multi-site Nursery Management and will lead the operations, ensuring the qualitative and commercial success of each setting. You will act as line Manager to the Nursery Managers and as such previous multi-site Nursery Management would be a key attribute, as would strong a financial and key performance track record. The Area Manager would also act as the Company Representative when required for crucial external stakeholders such as the Care Commission', HSE and Local Authority. The desired candidate is a Manager who is driven, results and quality focused and above all else has an unwavering commitment to seeing the nurseries achieve the very best outcomes for each and every child and family using the service. In return the Company offers fantastic rewards, salaries and benefits, and always aim to support colleagues to achieve genuine job satisfaction in an exciting and diverse role. Some of your responsibilities will include:- To lead, inspire and manage Nursery Managers and their teams to achieve and maintain consistently high standards of care and education in all of the nursery settings. To effectively lead and manage Nursery Managers recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to Managers and all other staff. To ensure all policies, procedures and curriculums are implemented and adhered to at all time and engage and fully utilise internal and local authority support networks to improve quality in the settings. To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking/trends and lead managers in implementing change to adapt to trends as they emerge. To support Managers to effectively manage the budgets and occupancy levels within their settings in order to meet and exceed KPI's. To ensure Nurseries communicate effectively and using the resources and tools available with parents, external agencies and internal stakeholders. You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:- Full and relevant qualifications as listed on the SSSC for manager in day care of children services. Relevant degree or Leadership and Management qualifications Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation EXCELENT Knowledge of National Care Standards Excellent knowledge of The Early Years Framework , Realising the Ambition: Being Me and the Curriculum for Excellence Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines Exceptional time management skills Excellent communication skills Operational people management skills Knowledge and understand of equal opportunities / SEN code of practice etc. Previous relevant experience in senior or regional nursery management. Excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with on-going support and career development. All applicants will be required to register with the SSSC/GTCS, or evidence of your current registration PVG We believe that we can only be as successful as our employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every member of our team. For more information please contact us or send us your CV to be considered for the position. Please apply with your CV : Benefits: Childcare Company car Company events Company pension On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Jun 01, 2026
Full time
Job Description: This is an exciting role for an experienced Senior Manager or Area Manager looking for career progression with a bigger organisation. You will support overseeing of operations across a small portfolio of nurseries ( circa 4 setting) You will have experience and a proven track record in multi-site Nursery Management and will lead the operations, ensuring the qualitative and commercial success of each setting. You will act as line Manager to the Nursery Managers and as such previous multi-site Nursery Management would be a key attribute, as would strong a financial and key performance track record. The Area Manager would also act as the Company Representative when required for crucial external stakeholders such as the Care Commission', HSE and Local Authority. The desired candidate is a Manager who is driven, results and quality focused and above all else has an unwavering commitment to seeing the nurseries achieve the very best outcomes for each and every child and family using the service. In return the Company offers fantastic rewards, salaries and benefits, and always aim to support colleagues to achieve genuine job satisfaction in an exciting and diverse role. Some of your responsibilities will include:- To lead, inspire and manage Nursery Managers and their teams to achieve and maintain consistently high standards of care and education in all of the nursery settings. To effectively lead and manage Nursery Managers recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to Managers and all other staff. To ensure all policies, procedures and curriculums are implemented and adhered to at all time and engage and fully utilise internal and local authority support networks to improve quality in the settings. To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking/trends and lead managers in implementing change to adapt to trends as they emerge. To support Managers to effectively manage the budgets and occupancy levels within their settings in order to meet and exceed KPI's. To ensure Nurseries communicate effectively and using the resources and tools available with parents, external agencies and internal stakeholders. You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:- Full and relevant qualifications as listed on the SSSC for manager in day care of children services. Relevant degree or Leadership and Management qualifications Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation EXCELENT Knowledge of National Care Standards Excellent knowledge of The Early Years Framework , Realising the Ambition: Being Me and the Curriculum for Excellence Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines Exceptional time management skills Excellent communication skills Operational people management skills Knowledge and understand of equal opportunities / SEN code of practice etc. Previous relevant experience in senior or regional nursery management. Excellent rates of pay, bonuses and benefits with on-going support and career development. All applicants will be required to register with the SSSC/GTCS, or evidence of your current registration PVG We believe that we can only be as successful as our employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every member of our team. For more information please contact us or send us your CV to be considered for the position. Please apply with your CV : Benefits: Childcare Company car Company events Company pension On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Role Overview: Join the Buzz at Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Surrey! With space to welcome up to 110 little learners , this state-of-the-art setting is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and nurture young minds. Why Join Busy Bees? Competitive salary- £35,089.60 Ongoing professional development & career progression - Grow with us! Birthday off - Because YOU deserve a celebration! 50% childcare discount - Supporting your family while you support others Up to 28 days holiday - Plus bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute for a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension through Cushon & Salary Finance support Travel opportunities - Learn from childcare professionals around the world Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - Supporting your wellbeing PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognizing our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training Role Responsibilities: What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards Develop & deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children's needs Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain health & safety standards Provide leadership & mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive nursery experience for families Assist with administrative tasks , including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability Required Qualifications: Ideal Assistant Manager Candidate Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!
Jun 01, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join the Buzz at Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Surrey! With space to welcome up to 110 little learners , this state-of-the-art setting is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and nurture young minds. Why Join Busy Bees? Competitive salary- £35,089.60 Ongoing professional development & career progression - Grow with us! Birthday off - Because YOU deserve a celebration! 50% childcare discount - Supporting your family while you support others Up to 28 days holiday - Plus bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute for a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension through Cushon & Salary Finance support Travel opportunities - Learn from childcare professionals around the world Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - Supporting your wellbeing PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognizing our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training Role Responsibilities: What You'll Do As An Assistant Manager Support the Centre Director in overseeing daily operations and maintaining educational standards Develop & deliver an engaging, high-quality curriculum tailored to children's needs Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain health & safety standards Provide leadership & mentorship to staff, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team Enhance customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service and promoting a positive nursery experience for families Assist with administrative tasks , including scheduling, payroll, and recruitment Manage operational records and support financial planning to ensure sustainability Required Qualifications: Ideal Assistant Manager Candidate Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!