The role holder is responsible for supporting and developing a team of customer service Specialists to deliver best-in-class service, achieve customer satisfaction, and meet departmental objectives. Key focus areas include processing customer enquiries, completing administrative tasks with financial impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding the brand values. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Team Support: Provide day-to-day support and conduct regular one-to-one performance reviews and coaching. Quality & Compliance: Carry out formal quality assessments and ensure adherence to CAAF policies, regulatory requirements, and GDPR. Reporting: Deliver management information (MI) reports on volume and performance metrics to the Manager and wider business. Escalation & Relationship Management: Act as an escalation point for complex enquiries and manage third-party supplier relationships Operational Efficiency: Manage collection timelines, and streamline work processes to decrease turnaround times. Risk Management: Inform senior management of potential customer or supplier risks. PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Customer feedback and achievement of departmental objectives. Individual and team performance targets. Delivery against quality, time, and cost objectives. Carry out 121 s and appraisals with the team KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of A levels or equivalent Experience in the automotive or consumer finance industry preferred A minimum of 1 years experience in a Team Leader position preferred IT SKILLS PROFILE: Excel and Word to Intermediate level Workflow management
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
The role holder is responsible for supporting and developing a team of customer service Specialists to deliver best-in-class service, achieve customer satisfaction, and meet departmental objectives. Key focus areas include processing customer enquiries, completing administrative tasks with financial impact, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding the brand values. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Team Support: Provide day-to-day support and conduct regular one-to-one performance reviews and coaching. Quality & Compliance: Carry out formal quality assessments and ensure adherence to CAAF policies, regulatory requirements, and GDPR. Reporting: Deliver management information (MI) reports on volume and performance metrics to the Manager and wider business. Escalation & Relationship Management: Act as an escalation point for complex enquiries and manage third-party supplier relationships Operational Efficiency: Manage collection timelines, and streamline work processes to decrease turnaround times. Risk Management: Inform senior management of potential customer or supplier risks. PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Customer feedback and achievement of departmental objectives. Individual and team performance targets. Delivery against quality, time, and cost objectives. Carry out 121 s and appraisals with the team KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of A levels or equivalent Experience in the automotive or consumer finance industry preferred A minimum of 1 years experience in a Team Leader position preferred IT SKILLS PROFILE: Excel and Word to Intermediate level Workflow management
Location Cheltenham, London, Manchester About the job Job summary About Us GCHQ is the nation's intelligence, cyber and security agency. We work to make the UK the safest place to live and work online; connect the national security community securely; and provide insights and counter threats through SIGINT and effects. Our people work closely with MI5 and MI6 as well as defence, international, and industry partners across a variety of locations, with major hubs in Cheltenham, London and Manchester as well as other sites in the UK and overseas. We live by the values of ingenuity, integrity, impact and teamwork as we work to keep the UK safe, resilient and prosperous in an uncertain world. A role with us means you will do unique and challenging work in a supportive environment, making a meaningful difference to national security. Job description About the Role The UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) is seeking an outstanding Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead cyber security and information governance across some of the nation's most sensitive missions. Accountable to the UKIC Infosec Director, this is one of the most high-profile technical leadership roles in government, shaping the strategic direction of information security to protect the UK against the most capable and persistent adversaries. The successful candidate will ensure operational resilience and secure innovation in support of national intelligence objectives, delivering results in a highly complex and rapidly evolving environment. As CISO, you will work with colleagues to set and implement the organisation's cyber and information security strategy, striking the right balance between capability, acceptable risk and technological progress. You will integrate security governance into a complex set of cross agency organisational decision-making, forums ensuring that information risks are managed effectively and proportionately, and that security is embedded at every level. This includes advising executive boards and senior leaders on the potential implications of major programmes, and guiding the organisations in safely embracing innovation and digital transformation. You will be responsible for designing and leading the UKIC's end-to-end risk management framework. This includes defining and tracking cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular reports for senior stakeholders, conducting organisation-wide risk assessments and overseeing vulnerability management to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks. You will be responsible for designing incident response and business continuity strategies and ensuring they are implemented by business areas. Your leadership will be central to developing sustainable security budgets and resourcing strategies that ensure capabilities remain strong in the face of emerging threats. This role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at the highest levels of government. You must be confident presenting complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including boards, ministers and cross-government stakeholders. You will draw on significant experience delivering robust security strategies in complex organisations and demonstrate deep knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, risk management practices and modern security technologies. International relationships are a critical element of this role, so familiarity working with key allied governments would be valuable. You should bring expertise in securing cloud environments and emerging technologies within digital transformation programmes, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR and GovS 007. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CCISO are highly desirable. A proven track record in embedding a positive security culture, mentoring high-performing teams and managing supplier security will be critical to your success. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of the most influential cyber security leadership roles in the UK. Protecting the nation's intelligence capabilities requires vision, strategic acumen and operational excellence. If you are ready to take on this challenge, and have the skills, integrity and commitment to safeguard national security, we invite you to join us in delivering a secure future for UK intelligence. The role can be based in Cheltenham, Manchester or London, with a regular presence required in those locations. The ability to undertake occasional international travel is desirable. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and articulate a clear understanding of the cyber and information security risks inherent across the whole organisation in order to provide assurance to the UKIC Group Senior information risk owner (SIRO). Create and implement information security strategy which supports the organisation in determining the right balance between the organisation's cyber and information security capabilities, acceptable level of risk and speed of technology progress. Ensure an effective cyber and information security governance framework that is integrated with overall organisational governance. Define and track cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular executive and board level reports on security posture. Enable the organisation to innovate safely by advising senior leadership on the potential risks and implications of major decisions that impact information security. Oversee the creation and implementation of relevant policies and standards which ensure effective information risk management. Identify and deliver opportunities for improvement of the security operations function to ensure timely detection and response to security incidents. Lead and mentor high performing information security professionals, fostering a culture of professional development. Play a leading role in multiple Technical and programme boards. Work closely with stakeholders from across the UK Intelligence Community to ensure an end-to-end approach to cyber security and ensure that cyber security is embedded at all levels. Person specification Essential Criteria, qualifications and experience Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. Proven experience developing and implementing information security strategies and policies within a complex organisation. In-depth understanding of cybersecurity threats, technologies and risk management practices. One or more professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO). Deep understanding of cloud security. Experience leading an operational cyber security function, or the delivery of cyber security capabilities. Extensive knowledge of relevant public and private sector cyber security practice.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Location Cheltenham, London, Manchester About the job Job summary About Us GCHQ is the nation's intelligence, cyber and security agency. We work to make the UK the safest place to live and work online; connect the national security community securely; and provide insights and counter threats through SIGINT and effects. Our people work closely with MI5 and MI6 as well as defence, international, and industry partners across a variety of locations, with major hubs in Cheltenham, London and Manchester as well as other sites in the UK and overseas. We live by the values of ingenuity, integrity, impact and teamwork as we work to keep the UK safe, resilient and prosperous in an uncertain world. A role with us means you will do unique and challenging work in a supportive environment, making a meaningful difference to national security. Job description About the Role The UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) is seeking an outstanding Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead cyber security and information governance across some of the nation's most sensitive missions. Accountable to the UKIC Infosec Director, this is one of the most high-profile technical leadership roles in government, shaping the strategic direction of information security to protect the UK against the most capable and persistent adversaries. The successful candidate will ensure operational resilience and secure innovation in support of national intelligence objectives, delivering results in a highly complex and rapidly evolving environment. As CISO, you will work with colleagues to set and implement the organisation's cyber and information security strategy, striking the right balance between capability, acceptable risk and technological progress. You will integrate security governance into a complex set of cross agency organisational decision-making, forums ensuring that information risks are managed effectively and proportionately, and that security is embedded at every level. This includes advising executive boards and senior leaders on the potential implications of major programmes, and guiding the organisations in safely embracing innovation and digital transformation. You will be responsible for designing and leading the UKIC's end-to-end risk management framework. This includes defining and tracking cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular reports for senior stakeholders, conducting organisation-wide risk assessments and overseeing vulnerability management to ensure compliance with relevant frameworks. You will be responsible for designing incident response and business continuity strategies and ensuring they are implemented by business areas. Your leadership will be central to developing sustainable security budgets and resourcing strategies that ensure capabilities remain strong in the face of emerging threats. This role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to influence at the highest levels of government. You must be confident presenting complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including boards, ministers and cross-government stakeholders. You will draw on significant experience delivering robust security strategies in complex organisations and demonstrate deep knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, risk management practices and modern security technologies. International relationships are a critical element of this role, so familiarity working with key allied governments would be valuable. You should bring expertise in securing cloud environments and emerging technologies within digital transformation programmes, alongside a strong understanding of regulatory compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR and GovS 007. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CCISO are highly desirable. A proven track record in embedding a positive security culture, mentoring high-performing teams and managing supplier security will be critical to your success. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of the most influential cyber security leadership roles in the UK. Protecting the nation's intelligence capabilities requires vision, strategic acumen and operational excellence. If you are ready to take on this challenge, and have the skills, integrity and commitment to safeguard national security, we invite you to join us in delivering a secure future for UK intelligence. The role can be based in Cheltenham, Manchester or London, with a regular presence required in those locations. The ability to undertake occasional international travel is desirable. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain and articulate a clear understanding of the cyber and information security risks inherent across the whole organisation in order to provide assurance to the UKIC Group Senior information risk owner (SIRO). Create and implement information security strategy which supports the organisation in determining the right balance between the organisation's cyber and information security capabilities, acceptable level of risk and speed of technology progress. Ensure an effective cyber and information security governance framework that is integrated with overall organisational governance. Define and track cybersecurity KPIs, producing regular executive and board level reports on security posture. Enable the organisation to innovate safely by advising senior leadership on the potential risks and implications of major decisions that impact information security. Oversee the creation and implementation of relevant policies and standards which ensure effective information risk management. Identify and deliver opportunities for improvement of the security operations function to ensure timely detection and response to security incidents. Lead and mentor high performing information security professionals, fostering a culture of professional development. Play a leading role in multiple Technical and programme boards. Work closely with stakeholders from across the UK Intelligence Community to ensure an end-to-end approach to cyber security and ensure that cyber security is embedded at all levels. Person specification Essential Criteria, qualifications and experience Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels. Proven experience developing and implementing information security strategies and policies within a complex organisation. In-depth understanding of cybersecurity threats, technologies and risk management practices. One or more professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO). Deep understanding of cloud security. Experience leading an operational cyber security function, or the delivery of cyber security capabilities. Extensive knowledge of relevant public and private sector cyber security practice.
We re looking for a Senior Project Manager with strong print management or point of sale (POS) production experience to lead complex production projects and build trusted client partnerships. In this role, you ll oversee end-to-end delivery of print and retail display projects from procurement and production through to shipping and billing. Acting as the key link between clients, suppliers, and internal teams, you ll ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality. You ll also support and guide Project Managers, handle operational escalations, and help drive cost efficiencies, process improvements, and increased margins. What you ll bring: Proven print management and/or POS production experience Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing production schedules Ability to lead projects in a fast-paced production environment Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills If you thrive on delivering high-quality production projects and building strong client relationships, we d love for you to meet with our Client.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
We re looking for a Senior Project Manager with strong print management or point of sale (POS) production experience to lead complex production projects and build trusted client partnerships. In this role, you ll oversee end-to-end delivery of print and retail display projects from procurement and production through to shipping and billing. Acting as the key link between clients, suppliers, and internal teams, you ll ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality. You ll also support and guide Project Managers, handle operational escalations, and help drive cost efficiencies, process improvements, and increased margins. What you ll bring: Proven print management and/or POS production experience Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing production schedules Ability to lead projects in a fast-paced production environment Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills If you thrive on delivering high-quality production projects and building strong client relationships, we d love for you to meet with our Client.
At Atlantis Health, we partner with pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare organisations to co design and deliver personalised, multichannel patient engagement solutions that improve experiences and outcomes across the health journey. With offices in London, Frankfurt, New Jersey, Sydney and New Zealand, we bring together leading behavioural science, co design and data driven digital platforms and proprietary technologies to create scalable, patient centred solutions that support people living with long term conditions and empower positive health outcomes - delivering Change for Good. We're looking for a Country Manager to lead the AHUK business - with full P&L accountability - and to elevate our UK market position as a best-in-class patient solutions partner which supports UK, European and Global Head office pharmaceutical partners. This role is for a leader who can drive commercial performance and bring genuine depth in integrating behavioural science evidence and frameworks into engaging, patient centric solutions, delivered through modern technology. The Opportunity As UK Country Manager, you'll own UK strategy, performance and culture - leading department heads and partnering closely with the global team. You'll strengthen and grow key client relationships, guide the evolution of the Atlantis Health offering in market, and ensure we consistently deliver on time, on strategy and on budget solutions. Critically, you will champion the UK's capability to translate behavioural science into real world, scalable programmes, using leading technologies to optimise outcomes for patients, HCPs, clients and internal teams. What You'll Be Responsible For 1) Market & Commercial Leadership (P&L Ownership) Full responsibility for the AHUK P&L and achievement of strategic, operational and financial objectives, aligned to Group strategy. Lead business development and the in market evolution of the Atlantis offer, including selling and scaling globally developed behaviour change solutions that are tailored to client needs, not just off the shelf products. Develop and execute a local marketing plan, pulling through Group marketing activity to support BD efforts. Represent and champion Atlantis Health in senior external engagements with clients, partners and suppliers. 2) Behavioural Science Excellence Embedded in Consulting Services & Delivery (Core Focus) Set the expectation that every UK solution is grounded in leading behavioural science evidence and makes explicit use of recognised behaviour change frameworks as relevant. Lead multidisciplinary teams (e.g., behavioural science, co design, client services, strategic consulting, creative, digital, data/insights) to translate evidence into engaging, patient centred solutions that drive measurable change. Ensure our patient engagement solutions are designed with patients and providers, reflecting real world barriers, motivations and context. Drive a culture of outcomes: clear behavioural objectives, pragmatic measurement, and continuous optimisation of interventions to improve stakeholder experience and results. 3) Technology Enabled Patient Centric Solutions (Core Focus) Champion the deployment of leading technologies to enable personalisation and multichannel engagement (digital platforms, data driven segmentation, content personalisation, workflow/CRM integration, automation, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities where appropriate). Ensure technology is used in service of patient needs - designing solutions that are simple, supportive, accessible, and credible for patients and HCPs. Strengthen UK capability to deliver scalable solutions using data driven digital platforms and proprietary technologies that enhance engagement and outcomes. 4) Operational Excellence & People Leadership Ensure on time, on strategy, on budget delivery of client consulting and end to end solutions in collaboration with client services leadership. Drive local operational efficiency and best practice implementation. Lead recruitment, development, motivation and performance management for UK teams and department leads 20 people working hybrid remote with two days a week in our office based in Richmond, West London. Implement Group policies, procedures and communications locally. 5) Governance, Risk & Accountability Act as senior UK leader with strong governance discipline across delivery, financial controls and operational risk. Serve as the UK Senior Responsible Individual (SRI) for data privacy and compliance, accountable for key decisions and risk acceptance (with day to day operational support from Group Quality & Compliance). About You You're a commercially strong, people centred leader who can credibly sit with clients at senior level and go deep on how behavioural science, co design and technology create better outcomes. You'll likely bring: Proven leadership experience with P&L accountability in healthcare/life sciences, patient engagement, digital health, agency/professional services or adjacent sectors Demonstrated experience integrating behavioural science evidence and frameworks into real world, patient centred solutions (not just "awareness" - you've operationalised it) 10+ year track record deploying patient centric solutions using leading technologies and multichannel approaches, translating strategy into delivery at scale including in the UK, across the EU and also US Strong client leadership: trusted advisor mindset, commercial rigour, and confidence leading complex stakeholder environments Leadership style that is clear, accountable, inclusive and pragmatic - able to build a high performing, values led culture Right to work in United Kingdom Why Join Atlantis Health? A global mission led organisation that blends behavioural science and technology to deliver better health outcomes and experiences - Change for Good For 25 years we have been supporting pharmaceutical clients locally in the UK and also European and global teams, helping design and deploy patient centric solutions at scale. These solutions include research, strategic consulting and end to end patient engagement solutions. The chance to lead a strategically important market with genuine autonomy and global collaboration Work that is meaningful, evidence based and built with patients and providers - not theory on a slide deck Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Ready to Create Change for Good? If you're excited by being part of a group focused on empowering patients to improve outcomes for all, owning a market, scaling behavioural science excellence, and deploying technology to deliver truly patient centric solutions - we'd love to hear from you.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
At Atlantis Health, we partner with pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare organisations to co design and deliver personalised, multichannel patient engagement solutions that improve experiences and outcomes across the health journey. With offices in London, Frankfurt, New Jersey, Sydney and New Zealand, we bring together leading behavioural science, co design and data driven digital platforms and proprietary technologies to create scalable, patient centred solutions that support people living with long term conditions and empower positive health outcomes - delivering Change for Good. We're looking for a Country Manager to lead the AHUK business - with full P&L accountability - and to elevate our UK market position as a best-in-class patient solutions partner which supports UK, European and Global Head office pharmaceutical partners. This role is for a leader who can drive commercial performance and bring genuine depth in integrating behavioural science evidence and frameworks into engaging, patient centric solutions, delivered through modern technology. The Opportunity As UK Country Manager, you'll own UK strategy, performance and culture - leading department heads and partnering closely with the global team. You'll strengthen and grow key client relationships, guide the evolution of the Atlantis Health offering in market, and ensure we consistently deliver on time, on strategy and on budget solutions. Critically, you will champion the UK's capability to translate behavioural science into real world, scalable programmes, using leading technologies to optimise outcomes for patients, HCPs, clients and internal teams. What You'll Be Responsible For 1) Market & Commercial Leadership (P&L Ownership) Full responsibility for the AHUK P&L and achievement of strategic, operational and financial objectives, aligned to Group strategy. Lead business development and the in market evolution of the Atlantis offer, including selling and scaling globally developed behaviour change solutions that are tailored to client needs, not just off the shelf products. Develop and execute a local marketing plan, pulling through Group marketing activity to support BD efforts. Represent and champion Atlantis Health in senior external engagements with clients, partners and suppliers. 2) Behavioural Science Excellence Embedded in Consulting Services & Delivery (Core Focus) Set the expectation that every UK solution is grounded in leading behavioural science evidence and makes explicit use of recognised behaviour change frameworks as relevant. Lead multidisciplinary teams (e.g., behavioural science, co design, client services, strategic consulting, creative, digital, data/insights) to translate evidence into engaging, patient centred solutions that drive measurable change. Ensure our patient engagement solutions are designed with patients and providers, reflecting real world barriers, motivations and context. Drive a culture of outcomes: clear behavioural objectives, pragmatic measurement, and continuous optimisation of interventions to improve stakeholder experience and results. 3) Technology Enabled Patient Centric Solutions (Core Focus) Champion the deployment of leading technologies to enable personalisation and multichannel engagement (digital platforms, data driven segmentation, content personalisation, workflow/CRM integration, automation, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities where appropriate). Ensure technology is used in service of patient needs - designing solutions that are simple, supportive, accessible, and credible for patients and HCPs. Strengthen UK capability to deliver scalable solutions using data driven digital platforms and proprietary technologies that enhance engagement and outcomes. 4) Operational Excellence & People Leadership Ensure on time, on strategy, on budget delivery of client consulting and end to end solutions in collaboration with client services leadership. Drive local operational efficiency and best practice implementation. Lead recruitment, development, motivation and performance management for UK teams and department leads 20 people working hybrid remote with two days a week in our office based in Richmond, West London. Implement Group policies, procedures and communications locally. 5) Governance, Risk & Accountability Act as senior UK leader with strong governance discipline across delivery, financial controls and operational risk. Serve as the UK Senior Responsible Individual (SRI) for data privacy and compliance, accountable for key decisions and risk acceptance (with day to day operational support from Group Quality & Compliance). About You You're a commercially strong, people centred leader who can credibly sit with clients at senior level and go deep on how behavioural science, co design and technology create better outcomes. You'll likely bring: Proven leadership experience with P&L accountability in healthcare/life sciences, patient engagement, digital health, agency/professional services or adjacent sectors Demonstrated experience integrating behavioural science evidence and frameworks into real world, patient centred solutions (not just "awareness" - you've operationalised it) 10+ year track record deploying patient centric solutions using leading technologies and multichannel approaches, translating strategy into delivery at scale including in the UK, across the EU and also US Strong client leadership: trusted advisor mindset, commercial rigour, and confidence leading complex stakeholder environments Leadership style that is clear, accountable, inclusive and pragmatic - able to build a high performing, values led culture Right to work in United Kingdom Why Join Atlantis Health? A global mission led organisation that blends behavioural science and technology to deliver better health outcomes and experiences - Change for Good For 25 years we have been supporting pharmaceutical clients locally in the UK and also European and global teams, helping design and deploy patient centric solutions at scale. These solutions include research, strategic consulting and end to end patient engagement solutions. The chance to lead a strategically important market with genuine autonomy and global collaboration Work that is meaningful, evidence based and built with patients and providers - not theory on a slide deck Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Ready to Create Change for Good? If you're excited by being part of a group focused on empowering patients to improve outcomes for all, owning a market, scaling behavioural science excellence, and deploying technology to deliver truly patient centric solutions - we'd love to hear from you.
Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Legal Group Job Description: Opportunity Overview BP Pension Trustees Limited (the Trustee or BPPTL) is the trustee of the BP Pension Fund (the Fund), bps UK defined benefit pension fund. Notwithstanding its closure to accrual in 2021, the Fund is one of the UKs largest private sector occupational pension schemes, with assets of c.£18bn and c.54,000 members. BP Investment Management Limited (BPIM) is an FCA regulated entity which manages the Funds property and private equity portfolios. BP Pension Trustees Limited is seeking a senior pensions lawyer to join its leadership team as the most senior legal adviser to the Trustee of the BP Pension Fund. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of BPPTL, the role holder will be a member of the Trustees leadership team with wide-ranging responsibility for providing legal, regulatory and compliance support across the Trustees organisation, in particular to the Trustee Board, the Trustee Executive and BPIM. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced pensions lawyer from private practice or an in-house environment to move into a strategic leadership role at the heart of a major institutional pension fund. The role combines senior legal advisory responsibilities with team leadership and strategic governance oversight, working closely with the Trustee Board and executive leadership to shape legal strategy, oversee complex investment and regulatory matters, and ensure the Fund continues to operate with strong governance and compliance in a highly regulated environment. For lawyers with deep expertise in defined benefit pensions and a track record advising large schemes, the role offers the opportunity to apply that experience in a position with real influence, collaborating with experienced investment, actuarial, technical and operational professionals while helping steward one of the UKs most significant pension funds. Role Accountabilities: provide a combination of strategic, practical legal, regulatory and compliance advice, while ensuring the risks and implications are clearly understood lead a team of five comprised of experienced lawyers, compliance and company secretariat personnel manage the Funds external legal counsel relationships and oversee work being provided by them get the opportunity to oversee and contribute on challenging pension industry matters, while collaborating with an in-house team of investment, actuarial, technical, administration and communications professionals provide effective sound and practical legal and regulatory advice to the Trustee and BPIM Boards and the Trustee Executive and BPIM teams, including managing the delivery of advice from external legal advisers (where relevant) oversee the provision of investment-related legal advice and support from the investment specialist (including external legal advice and support as appropriate) to: the Trustee Executive in negotiating key investment agreements the BPIM private equity team as required the BPIM property team, including sign off on property litigation cases involving external counterparties compliance: provide legal advice on corporate governance matters and other issues for example including ESG and climate oversee work of the FCA compliance specialist to implement and continue daily review of Senior Manager and Certification Regime requirements, including regular training and supporting the Compliance function with ongoing regulatory support support the legal team with its delivery of effective, timely and pragmatic assistance to the Trustee, the Trustees relevant sub-committees, and panels, BPIM and the Trustees in-house administration function (as applicable) in relation to: managing and responding to complaints and contentious matters, providing strategic advice on next steps and resolution contracting with third-party advisers and suppliers, taking into account bp group contracting guidelines where appropriate changes in relevant legislation and/or the regulatory environments material internal projects and innovations. lead and support the team, creating and managing development opportunities, helping to build enduring capability build external pensions legal networks, both personally and for their team to maintain and foster industry leading practice for the Funds operations build and maintain good working relationships and networks with the legal function and other stakeholders in bp group, while at all times taking into account the separate interests and duties of the Trustee. Leverage, as appropriate, relevant knowhow and good working practices Required Skills & Experience: senior private practice or in-house lawyer with proven track record of advising £1bn+ DB pension schemes an ability to be a senior trusted legal adviser to the Trustee and BPIM work with key stakeholders to identify, assess, prioritise and manage legal issues and to advise clients from a commercial perspective, including developing proposals defining and mitigating risk, ensuring legal compliance and provision of robust strategic and commercial practical advice work with a high degree of autonomy assess appropriately the need for external counsel and to choose the appropriate law firm, applying strong budget and delivery management excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate in practical succinct terms strong negotiation skills and commercial judgement experience of working with relevant regulators and ombudsmen as the need arises a track record of taking a proactive, energetic and collaborative approach to the provision of legal support a strong leader and team player, showing diplomacy, flexibility and pragmatism alignment with bp values, particularly the courage to speak up. Why Join Us? Were committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. Youll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. Youll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters. We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that. Travel Requirement Negligible travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Entity: Customers & Products Job Family Group: Legal Group Job Description: Opportunity Overview BP Pension Trustees Limited (the Trustee or BPPTL) is the trustee of the BP Pension Fund (the Fund), bps UK defined benefit pension fund. Notwithstanding its closure to accrual in 2021, the Fund is one of the UKs largest private sector occupational pension schemes, with assets of c.£18bn and c.54,000 members. BP Investment Management Limited (BPIM) is an FCA regulated entity which manages the Funds property and private equity portfolios. BP Pension Trustees Limited is seeking a senior pensions lawyer to join its leadership team as the most senior legal adviser to the Trustee of the BP Pension Fund. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of BPPTL, the role holder will be a member of the Trustees leadership team with wide-ranging responsibility for providing legal, regulatory and compliance support across the Trustees organisation, in particular to the Trustee Board, the Trustee Executive and BPIM. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced pensions lawyer from private practice or an in-house environment to move into a strategic leadership role at the heart of a major institutional pension fund. The role combines senior legal advisory responsibilities with team leadership and strategic governance oversight, working closely with the Trustee Board and executive leadership to shape legal strategy, oversee complex investment and regulatory matters, and ensure the Fund continues to operate with strong governance and compliance in a highly regulated environment. For lawyers with deep expertise in defined benefit pensions and a track record advising large schemes, the role offers the opportunity to apply that experience in a position with real influence, collaborating with experienced investment, actuarial, technical and operational professionals while helping steward one of the UKs most significant pension funds. Role Accountabilities: provide a combination of strategic, practical legal, regulatory and compliance advice, while ensuring the risks and implications are clearly understood lead a team of five comprised of experienced lawyers, compliance and company secretariat personnel manage the Funds external legal counsel relationships and oversee work being provided by them get the opportunity to oversee and contribute on challenging pension industry matters, while collaborating with an in-house team of investment, actuarial, technical, administration and communications professionals provide effective sound and practical legal and regulatory advice to the Trustee and BPIM Boards and the Trustee Executive and BPIM teams, including managing the delivery of advice from external legal advisers (where relevant) oversee the provision of investment-related legal advice and support from the investment specialist (including external legal advice and support as appropriate) to: the Trustee Executive in negotiating key investment agreements the BPIM private equity team as required the BPIM property team, including sign off on property litigation cases involving external counterparties compliance: provide legal advice on corporate governance matters and other issues for example including ESG and climate oversee work of the FCA compliance specialist to implement and continue daily review of Senior Manager and Certification Regime requirements, including regular training and supporting the Compliance function with ongoing regulatory support support the legal team with its delivery of effective, timely and pragmatic assistance to the Trustee, the Trustees relevant sub-committees, and panels, BPIM and the Trustees in-house administration function (as applicable) in relation to: managing and responding to complaints and contentious matters, providing strategic advice on next steps and resolution contracting with third-party advisers and suppliers, taking into account bp group contracting guidelines where appropriate changes in relevant legislation and/or the regulatory environments material internal projects and innovations. lead and support the team, creating and managing development opportunities, helping to build enduring capability build external pensions legal networks, both personally and for their team to maintain and foster industry leading practice for the Funds operations build and maintain good working relationships and networks with the legal function and other stakeholders in bp group, while at all times taking into account the separate interests and duties of the Trustee. Leverage, as appropriate, relevant knowhow and good working practices Required Skills & Experience: senior private practice or in-house lawyer with proven track record of advising £1bn+ DB pension schemes an ability to be a senior trusted legal adviser to the Trustee and BPIM work with key stakeholders to identify, assess, prioritise and manage legal issues and to advise clients from a commercial perspective, including developing proposals defining and mitigating risk, ensuring legal compliance and provision of robust strategic and commercial practical advice work with a high degree of autonomy assess appropriately the need for external counsel and to choose the appropriate law firm, applying strong budget and delivery management excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate in practical succinct terms strong negotiation skills and commercial judgement experience of working with relevant regulators and ombudsmen as the need arises a track record of taking a proactive, energetic and collaborative approach to the provision of legal support a strong leader and team player, showing diplomacy, flexibility and pragmatism alignment with bp values, particularly the courage to speak up. Why Join Us? Were committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. Youll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. Youll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters. We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that. Travel Requirement Negligible travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us. 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Location: London - Hybrid Team: Production Department Reports to: Head of Production Who We Are We're brand brewery an integrated brand experience agency with a big heart and even bigger ideas. We help brands create meaningful connections through unforgettable experiences. From global employee engagement campaigns and immersive conferences to standout sports sponsorship activations and high impact creative campaigns, we do it all. And we do it with heart, hustle, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We may be small, but we think (and act) big. Working with budgets north of £2 million, we combine creativity, strategy, and smart collaboration with a close knit, family style culture that keeps our clients and our people coming back for more. Our mantra? Deliver beyond the expected. Always. Our Values These aren't just words-they shape how we work with each other and our clients every day: Add Value - Whether it's a tiny detail or a bold idea, everything we do makes things better. Be Connected - We build real relationships, grounded in trust, empathy and collaboration. Take Ownership - We step up, take initiative, and see things through. Who You Are You're proactive, personable, and highly experienced in managing environments, people, and operational systems. You thrive in fast paced settings, bring calm and clarity to complex situations, and naturally take ownership of anything you touch. You're a cultural cornerstone who leads with empathy and purpose keeping everything (and everyone) moving smoothly. Let's be clear - this is not your average production role. This is about event production: the technical planning, logistical choreography, and hands on management of exceptional experiences from immersive conferences to high profile sponsorship activations and global brand campaigns. You'll be responsible for developing smart, cost effective production solutions, coordinating trusted suppliers, and ensuring flawless execution on every project, no matter the scale. We're looking for someone who: Thrives in a fast paced event environment Loves problem solving in the moment Gets a buzz from bringing live experiences to life Knows how to stay cool, calm and collaborative even when the lights go up What You'll Be Doing Pre production Guiding initial planning and project development towards achievable solutions Providing technical guidelines towards the delivery of content Leading technical site visits Lead in the creation of technical run of shows, production schedules and floorplans Source and brief external suppliers including negotiating and reviewing design work Assist with creating and delivery of pitches Management of production budgets Live Event Overseeing the build and de rig of event spaces Acting as lead contact between show team, show caller, client and speakers at events Management of RAMs and or associated licenses/permits and insurances What You'll Bring We're not just after experience-we're after the right attitude, too. If you're proactive, thoughtful, and excited about growing with us, you'll fit right in. Some of the things we're looking for: Skills Ability to be able to work in an agile way across a multitude of projects Ability to be able to prioritise and troubleshoot issues as they arise Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills both on and off site Demonstrable experience working with and alongside clients and key stakeholders across all levels of an organisation Tools Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, required Knowledge of working with Macs and their software, required Experience using Paprika or equivalent finance software, working knowledge preferred Experience using or equivalent project management software, working knowledge preferred Experience working with Q lab, beneficial Experience of using CAD software, Vectorworks and or other benefit Knowledge Minimum of 4 years working within an agency environment Experience of producing a live streamed event Experience of web application builds Strong Experience of producing conferences Strong Experience of AV - understanding how disciplines work What You'll Get Being part of a small, agile agency means your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your growth is a priority. A flexible, hybrid work environment Lots of room to grow and take on new challenges A close knit team who genuinely support each other 22 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays - Increasing a day a year up to 5 additional days Birthday Day - An additional day's leave for your birthday. Pension Enhanced Pay - Sickness absence, maternity and emergency dependent leave. Long Service Awards - Awarded 4 weeks paid leave for 5 & 10 years LOS EAP - Health Assured - Whether it's personal or professional challenges, the EAP provides a safe space to talk through it all. Private Medical Insurance Access to our full range of employee benefits via the Employee Portal Our Interview Process Our interview process typically involves 3 main stages: Apply with your CV and answer the application questions Screening Call with our People & Culture Advisor Remote 1st Stage Interview In person Final Stage Interview Top tip when applying Please take your time with the application questions as the answers to these will help us decide if we'd like to interview you. Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us, and we're making sure we have lots of support for all our people to grow at bb! We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Location: London - Hybrid Team: Production Department Reports to: Head of Production Who We Are We're brand brewery an integrated brand experience agency with a big heart and even bigger ideas. We help brands create meaningful connections through unforgettable experiences. From global employee engagement campaigns and immersive conferences to standout sports sponsorship activations and high impact creative campaigns, we do it all. And we do it with heart, hustle, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We may be small, but we think (and act) big. Working with budgets north of £2 million, we combine creativity, strategy, and smart collaboration with a close knit, family style culture that keeps our clients and our people coming back for more. Our mantra? Deliver beyond the expected. Always. Our Values These aren't just words-they shape how we work with each other and our clients every day: Add Value - Whether it's a tiny detail or a bold idea, everything we do makes things better. Be Connected - We build real relationships, grounded in trust, empathy and collaboration. Take Ownership - We step up, take initiative, and see things through. Who You Are You're proactive, personable, and highly experienced in managing environments, people, and operational systems. You thrive in fast paced settings, bring calm and clarity to complex situations, and naturally take ownership of anything you touch. You're a cultural cornerstone who leads with empathy and purpose keeping everything (and everyone) moving smoothly. Let's be clear - this is not your average production role. This is about event production: the technical planning, logistical choreography, and hands on management of exceptional experiences from immersive conferences to high profile sponsorship activations and global brand campaigns. You'll be responsible for developing smart, cost effective production solutions, coordinating trusted suppliers, and ensuring flawless execution on every project, no matter the scale. We're looking for someone who: Thrives in a fast paced event environment Loves problem solving in the moment Gets a buzz from bringing live experiences to life Knows how to stay cool, calm and collaborative even when the lights go up What You'll Be Doing Pre production Guiding initial planning and project development towards achievable solutions Providing technical guidelines towards the delivery of content Leading technical site visits Lead in the creation of technical run of shows, production schedules and floorplans Source and brief external suppliers including negotiating and reviewing design work Assist with creating and delivery of pitches Management of production budgets Live Event Overseeing the build and de rig of event spaces Acting as lead contact between show team, show caller, client and speakers at events Management of RAMs and or associated licenses/permits and insurances What You'll Bring We're not just after experience-we're after the right attitude, too. If you're proactive, thoughtful, and excited about growing with us, you'll fit right in. Some of the things we're looking for: Skills Ability to be able to work in an agile way across a multitude of projects Ability to be able to prioritise and troubleshoot issues as they arise Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills both on and off site Demonstrable experience working with and alongside clients and key stakeholders across all levels of an organisation Tools Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, required Knowledge of working with Macs and their software, required Experience using Paprika or equivalent finance software, working knowledge preferred Experience using or equivalent project management software, working knowledge preferred Experience working with Q lab, beneficial Experience of using CAD software, Vectorworks and or other benefit Knowledge Minimum of 4 years working within an agency environment Experience of producing a live streamed event Experience of web application builds Strong Experience of producing conferences Strong Experience of AV - understanding how disciplines work What You'll Get Being part of a small, agile agency means your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your growth is a priority. A flexible, hybrid work environment Lots of room to grow and take on new challenges A close knit team who genuinely support each other 22 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays - Increasing a day a year up to 5 additional days Birthday Day - An additional day's leave for your birthday. Pension Enhanced Pay - Sickness absence, maternity and emergency dependent leave. Long Service Awards - Awarded 4 weeks paid leave for 5 & 10 years LOS EAP - Health Assured - Whether it's personal or professional challenges, the EAP provides a safe space to talk through it all. Private Medical Insurance Access to our full range of employee benefits via the Employee Portal Our Interview Process Our interview process typically involves 3 main stages: Apply with your CV and answer the application questions Screening Call with our People & Culture Advisor Remote 1st Stage Interview In person Final Stage Interview Top tip when applying Please take your time with the application questions as the answers to these will help us decide if we'd like to interview you. Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us, and we're making sure we have lots of support for all our people to grow at bb! We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world's best chicken. Seriously. And we've done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we're proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago. Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world's most iconic brands. What's the gig? Well, you support our restaurants - and we'll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open - and they can take you anywhere. All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let's find out about that job. The Team We're the engine behind the bucket - making sure every restaurant has what it needs, when it needs it. From sourcing ingredients to delivering packaging, furniture, and even marketing, our Supply Chain & Procurement team owns the journey from farm to fingers. We think big, challenge the status quo, and collaborate across the business to keep KFC running smoothly and growing strong. About the role. The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies for specific procurement categories to deliver long term value, cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure category strategies align with business objectives and market trends. What you'll do: Category Strategy Development Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories aligned with organizational goals Analyse market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and supplier landscapes Supplier Relationship Management Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and relationship management initiatives. Sourcing & Contracting Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for sourcing initiatives. Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring commercial terms, SLAs, and KPIs are aligned with company requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the procurement lead and subject matter expert for assigned categories. Collaborate with business units, legal, finance, and technical teams to define procurement requirements and ensure alignment Cost Management & Savings Delivery Deliver cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier innovation. Track and report savings and procurement performance metrics DTRW Drive sustainability initiatives within suppliers which reduce environmental impact & support the brands commitment to Good Growth Risk & Compliance Management Identify and mitigate category-specific risks including supply chain disruptions and non compliance Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Experience Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain. Proven experience in developing category strategies and managing end to end sourcing processes. Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience in multinational or matrix organizations. Knowledge of ESG/sustainable procurement practices. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP). ABOUT YOU Demonstrable experience in Senior supply chain roles, ideally within food industry or related field Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Quick to learn and apply new knowledge Values action over activity Good verbal and written communication skills Effective team worker Strong drive for results and ambitious to grow and develop within the organization What's in it for you: We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier - because we know the juggle is real. From flexible, hybrid working to Fri Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we've created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work. You'll get: Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London) Up to 11% company pension contributions Fri Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday 25 days' holiday (plus bank hols) 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options Study support, income protection, life cover & more 25% off the chicken Because real ones deserve real rewards. The Road to becoming a real one Apply (Go on do it) - send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions. Intro call with our Talent Team Virtual call with Hiring Manager + an excel task. Virtual call with a stakeholder. Ready? We hope so, if you're ready to be part of our community, now's the time to apply. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Welcome to KFC. Home of the real ones. We sell the world's best chicken. Seriously. And we've done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we're proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago. Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world's most iconic brands. What's the gig? Well, you support our restaurants - and we'll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open - and they can take you anywhere. All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let's find out about that job. The Team We're the engine behind the bucket - making sure every restaurant has what it needs, when it needs it. From sourcing ingredients to delivering packaging, furniture, and even marketing, our Supply Chain & Procurement team owns the journey from farm to fingers. We think big, challenge the status quo, and collaborate across the business to keep KFC running smoothly and growing strong. About the role. The Procurement Category Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing strategies for specific procurement categories to deliver long term value, cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance. This role requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure category strategies align with business objectives and market trends. What you'll do: Category Strategy Development Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories aligned with organizational goals Analyse market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and supplier landscapes Supplier Relationship Management Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met. Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and relationship management initiatives. Sourcing & Contracting Lead RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) for sourcing initiatives. Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring commercial terms, SLAs, and KPIs are aligned with company requirements. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the procurement lead and subject matter expert for assigned categories. Collaborate with business units, legal, finance, and technical teams to define procurement requirements and ensure alignment Cost Management & Savings Delivery Deliver cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing, demand management, and supplier innovation. Track and report savings and procurement performance metrics DTRW Drive sustainability initiatives within suppliers which reduce environmental impact & support the brands commitment to Good Growth Risk & Compliance Management Identify and mitigate category-specific risks including supply chain disruptions and non compliance Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Experience Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain. Proven experience in developing category strategies and managing end to end sourcing processes. Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercial and financial acumen. Experience in multinational or matrix organizations. Knowledge of ESG/sustainable procurement practices. Professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP). ABOUT YOU Demonstrable experience in Senior supply chain roles, ideally within food industry or related field Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Quick to learn and apply new knowledge Values action over activity Good verbal and written communication skills Effective team worker Strong drive for results and ambitious to grow and develop within the organization What's in it for you: We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier - because we know the juggle is real. From flexible, hybrid working to Fri Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we've created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work. You'll get: Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London) Up to 11% company pension contributions Fri Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday 25 days' holiday (plus bank hols) 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options Study support, income protection, life cover & more 25% off the chicken Because real ones deserve real rewards. The Road to becoming a real one Apply (Go on do it) - send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions. Intro call with our Talent Team Virtual call with Hiring Manager + an excel task. Virtual call with a stakeholder. Ready? We hope so, if you're ready to be part of our community, now's the time to apply. Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official careers pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.
Join Us as Chief Information Officer and help shape the Future of Cancer Care at The Christie The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our digital transformation and information strategy. This is a unique opportunity to lead Digital Services and drive innovation at one of Europe's leading cancer centres, as we deliver our ambitious Future Christie programme - a 10-year vision to create a patient and staff focussed, intelligent, data-driven hospital. As CIO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for digital services, ensuring technology and data are harnessed to deliver safe, efficient, and personalised care. You will champion cutting-edge initiatives such as Joint Analytics for Cancer (JAC) - our flagship platform unlocking real-time insights for clinical decision-making, research, and operational excellence. Working at the heart of our digital strategy, you will shape systems that integrate care, research, and innovation, enabling The Christie to remain at the forefront of cancer treatment. If you are passionate about transforming healthcare through digital innovation and want to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes, join us and help build the hospital of the future. Main duties of the job What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of a Trust-wide digital strategy aligned with national priorities. Develop and implement the Trust's digital strategy, ensuring systems support integrated care, research, and performance improvement. Champion innovation, including AI and machine learning, to enable evidence-based decision-making and personalised care and deliver the ambition of the Future Christie programme. Lead digital service delivery across software development, clinical applications, infrastructure, user support, and cybersecurity Ensure robust digital governance and compliance with NHS and legal standards. Provide assurance to the Senior Management Committee and act as delegated Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) when required Manage and support the Digital Services team, including deputy CIO, Chief Clinical Information Officers, and departmental leads. Foster a culture of collaboration and digital literacy across clinical and operational teams What We're Looking For We're seeking a visionary leader with proven digital experience in senior data leadership, ideally in healthcare or public sector. You will have strategic insight and technical expertise in data platforms, governance, and analytics and a passion for innovation, curiosity, and solving complex system-wide challenges. You will have the ability to influence at executive level and inspire multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to equity and sustainability. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Job responsibilities CORPORATE Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Committee ensuring all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the meetings. Provide updates to the board of directors as required on the digital strategy, programmes and risks. Undertake the role (delegated by the Director of Future Christie) of SIRO and support the work of the Information Governance and Caldicott panels providing expert knowledge and assurance ensuring that highly sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately. Ensure that the Senior Management Committee and Future Christie Director/Medical Director are briefed on the benefits and risks of new digital related projects. Ensure effective working relationships and engagement within the organisation particularly with all divisional, corporate, clinical, and operational teams. Provide digital leadership to the Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Alliance, support the development of GM system digital cancer strategy Ensure effective working relationships and engagement outside the organisation particularly with third party suppliers, NHS bodies, academic institutions, and other external bodies. Participate effectively in local and national CIO networks. Produce action plans and implement policies to meet all requirements for risk management, audit, controls assurance, health & safety and information governance relating to the work of the digital service. Ensure there is continual improvement and learning within the digital service and that all decisions are based on an assessment of risk. STRATEGY Develop and lead implementation of a digital strategy which supports the overall trust strategy and the associated strategies for clinical services, research and innovation and education. Remain up to date on digital trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of services through changes to digital services and technology. Contribute actively to the development of strategies and plans for other departments ensuring that the contribution of digital technology is incorporated DIGITAL SERVICES PROVISION Ensure provision of modern digital infrastructure, software, and services that fully support the operational, clinical, and business needs of the trust. Oversee the delivery of an effective digital service desk and set of comprehensive and proactive digital support services. Ensure the effective management of digital assets, including all hardware and software, ensuring that these are actively monitored. Ensure the provision of effective digital security measures to adequately protect and maintain systems and data. Ensure the support, maintenance, and development of the core clinical systems, including the procurement and implementation of clinical systems ensuring that benefits are maximised, and functionality fully supports the delivery of excellent patient care. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Work collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer to develop an information management service and oversee the infrastructure required for data storage. Manage and develop approaches to data integration, including for clinical systems. Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers and developers. Manage the project management services that support the delivery of the digital strategy and trust service transformation activities GOVERNANCE Ensure implementation of appropriate digital governance systems which conform to legal and NHS requirements and fit within the wider governance systems of the trust. Ensure maintenance of an effective digital risk register, manage identified risks and escalate risks as required. Ensure the reduction, identification, management, and reporting of untoward digital incidents. Ensure compliance with the requirements of information governance, data protection and freedom of information guidance and legislation. Ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Ensure that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weakness identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented. Ensure compliance of the clinical systems with Safety of Health Systems standards, appropriate NHS Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) notices. As SIRO, oversee Information Asset Owners (IAOs) providing assurance on risks and compliance ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and NHS standards) and promote good information governance practices across the organisation. Working with the CDO, maintain an Information Asset Register, and oversee data security, integrity, and availability. MANAGEMENT OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE Manage and lead the digital services team in line with the trusts workforce and related policies, standing financial instructions and scheme of delegation, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develop and achieve annual objectives for digital services within the framework of the Trusts objectives and agreed digital strategy. Manage the digital budget within the requirements of the Trusts Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions. Produce an annual rolling investment plan for digital infrastructure including capital, revenue and staffing resource. Plan, deploy, and maintain the Trusts digital systems and operations. Manage the Trusts software development needs. Develop and implement digital policies and procedures in line with requirements and best practice. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT Adhere to impeccable standards of personal conduct and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Ensure personal professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers. Implement systems and processes, so that in the event of absence . click apply for full job details
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Join Us as Chief Information Officer and help shape the Future of Cancer Care at The Christie The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead our digital transformation and information strategy. This is a unique opportunity to lead Digital Services and drive innovation at one of Europe's leading cancer centres, as we deliver our ambitious Future Christie programme - a 10-year vision to create a patient and staff focussed, intelligent, data-driven hospital. As CIO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for digital services, ensuring technology and data are harnessed to deliver safe, efficient, and personalised care. You will champion cutting-edge initiatives such as Joint Analytics for Cancer (JAC) - our flagship platform unlocking real-time insights for clinical decision-making, research, and operational excellence. Working at the heart of our digital strategy, you will shape systems that integrate care, research, and innovation, enabling The Christie to remain at the forefront of cancer treatment. If you are passionate about transforming healthcare through digital innovation and want to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes, join us and help build the hospital of the future. Main duties of the job What You'll Do Lead the development and delivery of a Trust-wide digital strategy aligned with national priorities. Develop and implement the Trust's digital strategy, ensuring systems support integrated care, research, and performance improvement. Champion innovation, including AI and machine learning, to enable evidence-based decision-making and personalised care and deliver the ambition of the Future Christie programme. Lead digital service delivery across software development, clinical applications, infrastructure, user support, and cybersecurity Ensure robust digital governance and compliance with NHS and legal standards. Provide assurance to the Senior Management Committee and act as delegated Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) when required Manage and support the Digital Services team, including deputy CIO, Chief Clinical Information Officers, and departmental leads. Foster a culture of collaboration and digital literacy across clinical and operational teams What We're Looking For We're seeking a visionary leader with proven digital experience in senior data leadership, ideally in healthcare or public sector. You will have strategic insight and technical expertise in data platforms, governance, and analytics and a passion for innovation, curiosity, and solving complex system-wide challenges. You will have the ability to influence at executive level and inspire multidisciplinary teams and a commitment to equity and sustainability. About us The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Job responsibilities CORPORATE Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Management Committee ensuring all relevant matters are brought to the attention of the meetings. Provide updates to the board of directors as required on the digital strategy, programmes and risks. Undertake the role (delegated by the Director of Future Christie) of SIRO and support the work of the Information Governance and Caldicott panels providing expert knowledge and assurance ensuring that highly sensitive and confidential data is managed appropriately. Ensure that the Senior Management Committee and Future Christie Director/Medical Director are briefed on the benefits and risks of new digital related projects. Ensure effective working relationships and engagement within the organisation particularly with all divisional, corporate, clinical, and operational teams. Provide digital leadership to the Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Alliance, support the development of GM system digital cancer strategy Ensure effective working relationships and engagement outside the organisation particularly with third party suppliers, NHS bodies, academic institutions, and other external bodies. Participate effectively in local and national CIO networks. Produce action plans and implement policies to meet all requirements for risk management, audit, controls assurance, health & safety and information governance relating to the work of the digital service. Ensure there is continual improvement and learning within the digital service and that all decisions are based on an assessment of risk. STRATEGY Develop and lead implementation of a digital strategy which supports the overall trust strategy and the associated strategies for clinical services, research and innovation and education. Remain up to date on digital trends and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities for increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of services through changes to digital services and technology. Contribute actively to the development of strategies and plans for other departments ensuring that the contribution of digital technology is incorporated DIGITAL SERVICES PROVISION Ensure provision of modern digital infrastructure, software, and services that fully support the operational, clinical, and business needs of the trust. Oversee the delivery of an effective digital service desk and set of comprehensive and proactive digital support services. Ensure the effective management of digital assets, including all hardware and software, ensuring that these are actively monitored. Ensure the provision of effective digital security measures to adequately protect and maintain systems and data. Ensure the support, maintenance, and development of the core clinical systems, including the procurement and implementation of clinical systems ensuring that benefits are maximised, and functionality fully supports the delivery of excellent patient care. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Work collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer to develop an information management service and oversee the infrastructure required for data storage. Manage and develop approaches to data integration, including for clinical systems. Oversee relationships with external vendors, suppliers and developers. Manage the project management services that support the delivery of the digital strategy and trust service transformation activities GOVERNANCE Ensure implementation of appropriate digital governance systems which conform to legal and NHS requirements and fit within the wider governance systems of the trust. Ensure maintenance of an effective digital risk register, manage identified risks and escalate risks as required. Ensure the reduction, identification, management, and reporting of untoward digital incidents. Ensure compliance with the requirements of information governance, data protection and freedom of information guidance and legislation. Ensure that the Trust complies with the requirements of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT). Ensure that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans are in place for all digital services and that these are routinely tested, weakness identified, and appropriate improvement plans developed and implemented. Ensure compliance of the clinical systems with Safety of Health Systems standards, appropriate NHS Information Standards Notices (ISNs) and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) notices. As SIRO, oversee Information Asset Owners (IAOs) providing assurance on risks and compliance ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements (including GDPR and NHS standards) and promote good information governance practices across the organisation. Working with the CDO, maintain an Information Asset Register, and oversee data security, integrity, and availability. MANAGEMENT OF THE DIGITAL SERVICE Manage and lead the digital services team in line with the trusts workforce and related policies, standing financial instructions and scheme of delegation, and other relevant policies and procedures. Develop and achieve annual objectives for digital services within the framework of the Trusts objectives and agreed digital strategy. Manage the digital budget within the requirements of the Trusts Scheme of Delegation and Standing Financial Instructions. Produce an annual rolling investment plan for digital infrastructure including capital, revenue and staffing resource. Plan, deploy, and maintain the Trusts digital systems and operations. Manage the Trusts software development needs. Develop and implement digital policies and procedures in line with requirements and best practice. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT Adhere to impeccable standards of personal conduct and demonstrate commitment to the Trusts Values and Behaviours. Ensure personal professional knowledge is regularly updated and keep abreast of relevant developments. Adhere to the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers. Implement systems and processes, so that in the event of absence . click apply for full job details
Operations Manager - B2B Events £40,000 - £48,000 + 20% Bonus Leading Global Events business seeks experienced Events Manager to lead across a number of US based conferences and exhibitions. Our client's world leading events bring scale, knowledge and gravitas to promote innovation and technology that changes people's lives. Spanning solar, ed tech, payments, e-commerce, life sciences and aviation, our client organises and hosts the very best b2b events around. About the role: As Operations Manager, you'll take full responsibility for planning and delivering a portfolio of live events. You will manage end-to-end logistics, build strong supplier and venue relationships, ensure exhibitor and sponsor packages are fulfilled, and deliver events on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. This role requires project ownership, multitasking, and a commitment to operational excellence. International travel to events required - Europe and US! Key Responsibilities: Own the planning and delivery of multiple events Create floorplans and manage venue logistics Oversee H&S compliance, risk assessments and build schedules Manage suppliers, contractors and fulfilment of commercial packages Collaborate with internal teams on timelines and deliverables Manage budgets and track gross profit margins Oversee exhibitor and speaker communication processes Troubleshoot onsite issues and lead operational delivery Profile of Candidate: Experience managing end-to-end event delivery - ideally conferences / exhibitions Experience running US events is a major advantage! Experience with US suppliers and venues highly advantageous Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Confident budget tracking and financial awareness Strong communication and stakeholder management Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure Ability to coach and support junior team members Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media, digital media, print, exhibition, event, conference, outdoor and radio sales, in addition to marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next move.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager - B2B Events £40,000 - £48,000 + 20% Bonus Leading Global Events business seeks experienced Events Manager to lead across a number of US based conferences and exhibitions. Our client's world leading events bring scale, knowledge and gravitas to promote innovation and technology that changes people's lives. Spanning solar, ed tech, payments, e-commerce, life sciences and aviation, our client organises and hosts the very best b2b events around. About the role: As Operations Manager, you'll take full responsibility for planning and delivering a portfolio of live events. You will manage end-to-end logistics, build strong supplier and venue relationships, ensure exhibitor and sponsor packages are fulfilled, and deliver events on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. This role requires project ownership, multitasking, and a commitment to operational excellence. International travel to events required - Europe and US! Key Responsibilities: Own the planning and delivery of multiple events Create floorplans and manage venue logistics Oversee H&S compliance, risk assessments and build schedules Manage suppliers, contractors and fulfilment of commercial packages Collaborate with internal teams on timelines and deliverables Manage budgets and track gross profit margins Oversee exhibitor and speaker communication processes Troubleshoot onsite issues and lead operational delivery Profile of Candidate: Experience managing end-to-end event delivery - ideally conferences / exhibitions Experience running US events is a major advantage! Experience with US suppliers and venues highly advantageous Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Confident budget tracking and financial awareness Strong communication and stakeholder management Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure Ability to coach and support junior team members Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media, digital media, print, exhibition, event, conference, outdoor and radio sales, in addition to marketing, conference production and editorial jobs. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next move.
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Hastings, Sussex
Company Description General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV's. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft. Job Description We are currently hiring a Head of Procurement to lead a team of procurement professionals in delivering a unified procurement strategy that supports manufacturing, programs, compliance, and key business objectives across the full product life cycle. This role requires close collaboration across all business functions to align procurement and supply chain activities with organisational priorities. In this role, you will provide senior leadership across all supply chain activities within GDMS-UK, driving growth, operational excellence, and transformational change in alignment with the business plan. You will oversee supply chain resources to ensure the organisation has the skills, capabilities, and processes required to achieve financial and strategic objectives. You will also develop and maintain strategic relationships with critical suppliers, fostering long term partnerships that support shared objectives around cost, delivery reliability, and performance. This role includes financial oversight of material revenue, departmental overhead, program performance estimates, negotiated savings, and identification of risks and opportunities. You will play a key role in shaping future business opportunities through leadership in the customer tender process. Strong communication and collaboration are essential, as you will align supply chain priorities with business needs while cultivating relationships with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and strategic suppliers. You will work closely with other senior leaders to ensure long term alignment on talent development, process improvement, and technology deployment. Responsibilities Leading the Procurement team (Procurement Manager, Program Manager, Bids & Material Costing, and Buyers) and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Setting and communicating procurement strategy, priorities, and expectations to drive consistent execution and accountability. Delivering timely, cost-effective, and high-quality materials that meet manufacturing and service requirements. Developing product cost and supply road maps that support program needs, drive commonality, and position the business for future opportunities. Leading Design-to-Cost initiatives and strategic sourcing approaches that deliver competitive pricing, cost avoidance, and improved market positioning. Articulating and aligning all mission critical requirements, including forecasts, project deliverables, acquisition strategies, supplier development, and risk management across stakeholders. Managing material financial performance, including baselines, targets, negotiated savings, estimates at completion, and risk/opportunity analysis. Leveraging analytical insights to identify trends, anticipate risks and opportunities, and recommend strategic actions. Driving rigorous supplier due diligence, capability assessment, and ongoing performance management. Maintaining compliance with all procurement standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. Qualifications Typically requires degree level education and staff and/or technical project/process management experience, or equivalent. Experience in procurement and subcontract management in the military and aerospace sector Experience working in the tactical environment (what needs to be done now to achieve the current business objectives) and the strategic environment (establishing and aligning the team around strategic objectives) Strong negotiation skills Leadership through influence and effective conflict resolution Strong financial experience Strong communication skills from the front end to the boardroom Additional Information This role has a salary of between £70,000 and £90,000 plus our flexible benefits package. We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices. Travel between our sites (Hastings and Oakdale, South Wales) is a requirement of this role (likely monthly or as deemed required). We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: A compressed nine day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits. We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team! Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company. We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks. Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person-not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role. We appreciate the time you take to apply.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Company Description General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV's. Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft. Job Description We are currently hiring a Head of Procurement to lead a team of procurement professionals in delivering a unified procurement strategy that supports manufacturing, programs, compliance, and key business objectives across the full product life cycle. This role requires close collaboration across all business functions to align procurement and supply chain activities with organisational priorities. In this role, you will provide senior leadership across all supply chain activities within GDMS-UK, driving growth, operational excellence, and transformational change in alignment with the business plan. You will oversee supply chain resources to ensure the organisation has the skills, capabilities, and processes required to achieve financial and strategic objectives. You will also develop and maintain strategic relationships with critical suppliers, fostering long term partnerships that support shared objectives around cost, delivery reliability, and performance. This role includes financial oversight of material revenue, departmental overhead, program performance estimates, negotiated savings, and identification of risks and opportunities. You will play a key role in shaping future business opportunities through leadership in the customer tender process. Strong communication and collaboration are essential, as you will align supply chain priorities with business needs while cultivating relationships with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and strategic suppliers. You will work closely with other senior leaders to ensure long term alignment on talent development, process improvement, and technology deployment. Responsibilities Leading the Procurement team (Procurement Manager, Program Manager, Bids & Material Costing, and Buyers) and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Setting and communicating procurement strategy, priorities, and expectations to drive consistent execution and accountability. Delivering timely, cost-effective, and high-quality materials that meet manufacturing and service requirements. Developing product cost and supply road maps that support program needs, drive commonality, and position the business for future opportunities. Leading Design-to-Cost initiatives and strategic sourcing approaches that deliver competitive pricing, cost avoidance, and improved market positioning. Articulating and aligning all mission critical requirements, including forecasts, project deliverables, acquisition strategies, supplier development, and risk management across stakeholders. Managing material financial performance, including baselines, targets, negotiated savings, estimates at completion, and risk/opportunity analysis. Leveraging analytical insights to identify trends, anticipate risks and opportunities, and recommend strategic actions. Driving rigorous supplier due diligence, capability assessment, and ongoing performance management. Maintaining compliance with all procurement standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. Qualifications Typically requires degree level education and staff and/or technical project/process management experience, or equivalent. Experience in procurement and subcontract management in the military and aerospace sector Experience working in the tactical environment (what needs to be done now to achieve the current business objectives) and the strategic environment (establishing and aligning the team around strategic objectives) Strong negotiation skills Leadership through influence and effective conflict resolution Strong financial experience Strong communication skills from the front end to the boardroom Additional Information This role has a salary of between £70,000 and £90,000 plus our flexible benefits package. We are open to this role being spent with time working from home and in the office (hybrid - typically 3 days working in office) on a weekly basis or fully in our offices. Travel between our sites (Hastings and Oakdale, South Wales) is a requirement of this role (likely monthly or as deemed required). We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: A compressed nine day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits. We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team! Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company. We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks. Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real person-not just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role. We appreciate the time you take to apply.
North Yorkshire County Council
Harrogate, Yorkshire
Head of Venue Sales & Marketing Salary: £58,239 to £67,030 per annum Grade: SM1 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire About us Harrogate Convention Centre is one of the UK's leading conference and exhibition venues in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate. The venue delivers circa £45m of economic impact each year to the North Yorkshire region and the recent announcement of the new £7m investment in additional large flexible conference rooms, will take the venue to the next level. HCC now requires an experienced conference and exhibition sales professional to lead the sales and marketing functions to even greater success. The Role In this senior role, you will be pivotal in developing and delivering our sales & marketing strategy and managing a team of professionals to ensure that Harrogate Convention Centre continues to grow income while enhancing the reputation of the venue as one of the leading conference centres in the UK. The Head of Venue Sales & Marketing role will be responsible for driving the sales function to attract high quality conferences, exhibitions, while in tandem shaping the future marketing vision for the venue. The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Working with the Director of Harrogate Convention Centre to devise and monitor sales & marketing strategies for all market segments ensuring the venue is achieving its key performance indicators and wider strategic objectives. To lead both teams to maximise business development, in line with HCC's business objectives to secure multi-year returning contracts and ancillary incomes. Strategically managing the venue bookings diary to maximise profit and minimise dark days. Strategically managing the venue bookings and monitoring the venue's theoretical diaries to ensure the optimal product mix is achieved. Developing and leading the venue sales & marketing team, always being available to provide guidance, support, and direction on day-to-day activities, ensuring the Team's work is coordinated across sectors to secure optimal diary utilisation, and high sales calls and conversion rates. Working with a range of partners and agencies, both internal and external, to develop and maintain co-operative relationships, such as Visit North Yorkshire and Events North Yorkshire. For further details please refer to the job description linked below. Required Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will be passionate about our industry, our destination, our venue and dedicated to securing long-term relationships and multi-year hire agreements with event organisers for many years to come. We are looking for an experienced event Sales and Marketing professional that has significant managerial experience to draw from and has the drive and ambition to maximise the many opportunities the venue has to offer. Working for us Harrogate Convention Centre is owned and operated by North Yorkshire Council and the successful candidate will secure a number of generous employment benefits including: Flexi working options. Local government pension scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more! Travel loans Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits. Contact and Apply If you think you have the necessary qualities and experience we are looking for and would like an informal discussion in confidence prior to applying, then please contact Diane McDonald at who will arrange a convenient time to discuss the role with the Director of Harrogate Convention Centre. Applications should be submitted through the North Yorkshire Council employment portal no later than Sunday 8th March 2026. Key Documents Job Description Total Rewards Brochure Key Dates: Closing Date: Sunday 8th March 2026. Interview date: w/c 16th March 2026. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Head of Venue Sales & Marketing Salary: £58,239 to £67,030 per annum Grade: SM1 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire About us Harrogate Convention Centre is one of the UK's leading conference and exhibition venues in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate. The venue delivers circa £45m of economic impact each year to the North Yorkshire region and the recent announcement of the new £7m investment in additional large flexible conference rooms, will take the venue to the next level. HCC now requires an experienced conference and exhibition sales professional to lead the sales and marketing functions to even greater success. The Role In this senior role, you will be pivotal in developing and delivering our sales & marketing strategy and managing a team of professionals to ensure that Harrogate Convention Centre continues to grow income while enhancing the reputation of the venue as one of the leading conference centres in the UK. The Head of Venue Sales & Marketing role will be responsible for driving the sales function to attract high quality conferences, exhibitions, while in tandem shaping the future marketing vision for the venue. The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Working with the Director of Harrogate Convention Centre to devise and monitor sales & marketing strategies for all market segments ensuring the venue is achieving its key performance indicators and wider strategic objectives. To lead both teams to maximise business development, in line with HCC's business objectives to secure multi-year returning contracts and ancillary incomes. Strategically managing the venue bookings diary to maximise profit and minimise dark days. Strategically managing the venue bookings and monitoring the venue's theoretical diaries to ensure the optimal product mix is achieved. Developing and leading the venue sales & marketing team, always being available to provide guidance, support, and direction on day-to-day activities, ensuring the Team's work is coordinated across sectors to secure optimal diary utilisation, and high sales calls and conversion rates. Working with a range of partners and agencies, both internal and external, to develop and maintain co-operative relationships, such as Visit North Yorkshire and Events North Yorkshire. For further details please refer to the job description linked below. Required Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will be passionate about our industry, our destination, our venue and dedicated to securing long-term relationships and multi-year hire agreements with event organisers for many years to come. We are looking for an experienced event Sales and Marketing professional that has significant managerial experience to draw from and has the drive and ambition to maximise the many opportunities the venue has to offer. Working for us Harrogate Convention Centre is owned and operated by North Yorkshire Council and the successful candidate will secure a number of generous employment benefits including: Flexi working options. Local government pension scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more! Travel loans Health Assured - confidential help and support for your wellbeing Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits. Contact and Apply If you think you have the necessary qualities and experience we are looking for and would like an informal discussion in confidence prior to applying, then please contact Diane McDonald at who will arrange a convenient time to discuss the role with the Director of Harrogate Convention Centre. Applications should be submitted through the North Yorkshire Council employment portal no later than Sunday 8th March 2026. Key Documents Job Description Total Rewards Brochure Key Dates: Closing Date: Sunday 8th March 2026. Interview date: w/c 16th March 2026. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well being for you and your family. Your Impact As Category Manager for Media and Marketing, you will lead a high-impact, enterprise-wide portfolio spanning a diverse ecosystem of media and marketing suppliers. This includes publishers, editorial partners, social media platforms, branding and creative agencies, and digital media vendors. You will be accountable for shaping and executing a comprehensive category strategy that advances the firm's brand objectives, supports business priorities, drives financial value, ensures regulatory and policy compliance, and enhances the overall effectiveness and reach of our marketing investments. In this strategic role, you will define the long term direction of the Media and Marketing category by developing forward looking strategies, cultivating strong cross functional partnerships, and building high value relationships with critical suppliers who shape the firm's global brand presence and market engagement. You will drive innovation and efficiency in how the firm sources and manages media and marketing services across global and regional markets, ensuring supplier partnerships deliver measurable business outcomes and meaningful audience impact. You will develop and implement global and regional category strategies aligned with brand, growth, and communications objectives. Through disciplined supplier lifecycle management-spanning sourcing, contracting, performance management, and continuous improvement-you will optimize how the firm engages with its marketing ecosystem. Working closely with Marketing, Communications, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams, you will identify opportunities to rationalize the supplier landscape, consolidate strategic partnerships, and unlock cost efficiencies without compromising brand quality, creative excellence, reach, or performance. You will lead commercial negotiations, including rate cards, scopes of work, performance incentives, and contract renewals, while strengthening contract structures and mitigating commercial and reputational risk. Through robust supplier performance management and clearly defined KPIs, you will ensure partners deliver against quality, innovation, sustainability, and value targets. You will continuously evaluate evolving industry trends, emerging platforms, digital capabilities, and new supplier models to inform category strategy and position the firm at the forefront of media and marketing excellence. Your work will drive the evolution toward a scalable, data informed, and future ready category strategy-unlocking value through strong supplier relationships, operational discipline, and strategic investment decisions that enable the firm to grow its brand, amplify its voice, and innovate with confidence. You'll have the opportunity to build new skills, expand your industry exposure, and make a tangible impact on how the firm engages with its marketing and media partners globally. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred 5-10 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, with a strong preference for media and/or marketing categories Demonstrated experience managing suppliers such as media agencies, publishers, editorial partners, social media platforms, branding or creative agencies Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and influencing skills Experience working in complex, global, matrixed organizations Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders Recognized ability to engage with senior business partners and external suppliers, including Legal and Risk teams Experience with supplier performance management and governance frameworks Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) considered an asset International experience and understanding of regional market dynamics strongly preferred
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Your Growth You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact. In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference. When you join us, you will have: Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast paced learning experience, owning your journey. A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You'll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes. Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm's diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well being for you and your family. Your Impact As Category Manager for Media and Marketing, you will lead a high-impact, enterprise-wide portfolio spanning a diverse ecosystem of media and marketing suppliers. This includes publishers, editorial partners, social media platforms, branding and creative agencies, and digital media vendors. You will be accountable for shaping and executing a comprehensive category strategy that advances the firm's brand objectives, supports business priorities, drives financial value, ensures regulatory and policy compliance, and enhances the overall effectiveness and reach of our marketing investments. In this strategic role, you will define the long term direction of the Media and Marketing category by developing forward looking strategies, cultivating strong cross functional partnerships, and building high value relationships with critical suppliers who shape the firm's global brand presence and market engagement. You will drive innovation and efficiency in how the firm sources and manages media and marketing services across global and regional markets, ensuring supplier partnerships deliver measurable business outcomes and meaningful audience impact. You will develop and implement global and regional category strategies aligned with brand, growth, and communications objectives. Through disciplined supplier lifecycle management-spanning sourcing, contracting, performance management, and continuous improvement-you will optimize how the firm engages with its marketing ecosystem. Working closely with Marketing, Communications, Finance, Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams, you will identify opportunities to rationalize the supplier landscape, consolidate strategic partnerships, and unlock cost efficiencies without compromising brand quality, creative excellence, reach, or performance. You will lead commercial negotiations, including rate cards, scopes of work, performance incentives, and contract renewals, while strengthening contract structures and mitigating commercial and reputational risk. Through robust supplier performance management and clearly defined KPIs, you will ensure partners deliver against quality, innovation, sustainability, and value targets. You will continuously evaluate evolving industry trends, emerging platforms, digital capabilities, and new supplier models to inform category strategy and position the firm at the forefront of media and marketing excellence. Your work will drive the evolution toward a scalable, data informed, and future ready category strategy-unlocking value through strong supplier relationships, operational discipline, and strategic investment decisions that enable the firm to grow its brand, amplify its voice, and innovate with confidence. You'll have the opportunity to build new skills, expand your industry exposure, and make a tangible impact on how the firm engages with its marketing and media partners globally. Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred 5-10 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, with a strong preference for media and/or marketing categories Demonstrated experience managing suppliers such as media agencies, publishers, editorial partners, social media platforms, branding or creative agencies Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and influencing skills Experience working in complex, global, matrixed organizations Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders Recognized ability to engage with senior business partners and external suppliers, including Legal and Risk teams Experience with supplier performance management and governance frameworks Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) considered an asset International experience and understanding of regional market dynamics strongly preferred
Buyer - Feed Raw Materials (UK Supply) Sector: Procurement / Agriculture Location: West Norfolk (hybrid) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 Salary: Highly competitive for this type of role + benefits ISQ Recruitment is supporting a business in West Norfolk with the recruitment of a Buyer responsible for purchasing feed raw materials across UK supply. You ll join a small procurement team and report into the Procurement Manager. The business is looking for someone with exposure to the UK agricultural supply chain and feed raw materials - whether that comes from buying, trading, merchanting, milling, feed, or supplier-side experience - and who wants to build on that experience and take on broader responsibility over time. Hybrid working is available, although you should expect to spend more time on site during the initial onboarding period. Due to the location and nature of the role - own transport is required . The Role: Purchasing feed raw materials within the UK supply chain Supporting supplier negotiations, contracts and renewals Monitoring pricing and supply conditions to support buying decisions Managing supplier relationships and day-to-day commercial communication Working with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and volumes Using Excel and internal systems to track pricing, purchasing activity and supplier data What We re Looking For: Background within agriculture or the agricultural supply chain Exposure to grain or crop commodities such as wheat, barley or similar feed raw materials Experience within buying, trading, merchanting or supply chain environments Understanding of contracts and purchasing agreements Comfortable working with data in Excel Looking to develop further within procurement rather than a senior-level position Package Salary highly competitive for this role Hybrid working arrangement Benefits package included (shared during the process) Mileage paid for business travel To apply, click apply now or submit your CV to (url removed) or contact ISQ Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Buyer - Feed Raw Materials (UK Supply) Sector: Procurement / Agriculture Location: West Norfolk (hybrid) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 Salary: Highly competitive for this type of role + benefits ISQ Recruitment is supporting a business in West Norfolk with the recruitment of a Buyer responsible for purchasing feed raw materials across UK supply. You ll join a small procurement team and report into the Procurement Manager. The business is looking for someone with exposure to the UK agricultural supply chain and feed raw materials - whether that comes from buying, trading, merchanting, milling, feed, or supplier-side experience - and who wants to build on that experience and take on broader responsibility over time. Hybrid working is available, although you should expect to spend more time on site during the initial onboarding period. Due to the location and nature of the role - own transport is required . The Role: Purchasing feed raw materials within the UK supply chain Supporting supplier negotiations, contracts and renewals Monitoring pricing and supply conditions to support buying decisions Managing supplier relationships and day-to-day commercial communication Working with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and volumes Using Excel and internal systems to track pricing, purchasing activity and supplier data What We re Looking For: Background within agriculture or the agricultural supply chain Exposure to grain or crop commodities such as wheat, barley or similar feed raw materials Experience within buying, trading, merchanting or supply chain environments Understanding of contracts and purchasing agreements Comfortable working with data in Excel Looking to develop further within procurement rather than a senior-level position Package Salary highly competitive for this role Hybrid working arrangement Benefits package included (shared during the process) Mileage paid for business travel To apply, click apply now or submit your CV to (url removed) or contact ISQ Recruitment on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.
Vacancy: Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 Shortlisting: w/c 23 March 2026 Proposed Interview date: Thursday 9 April 2026 Salary: £47,099 About the vacancy: We're looking for an experienced and passionate Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to help shape and deliver Hedyn's approach to media relations and influential stakeholder engagement. In this role, you'll build strong relationships with key decisionmakers, manage proactive and reactive media activity, and develop compelling content that strengthens Hedyn's voice, reputation, and impact. You'll map and engage stakeholders, coordinate events and thought leadership, support senior leaders with communications, and gather insights to inform strategy. This is a dynamic opportunity for a confident communicator who excels at collaboration, storytelling, and creating meaningful external influence. Specifically, in the role you will: Work with key colleagues across the association to provide a joined-up and planned approach to stakeholder management, mapping stakeholders, tracking activities and outcomes, spotting gaps, challenges, and opportunities to build positive working relationships. You will provide expert advice on the approach and management of these important relationships. Identify key themes, in collaboration with others, for Hedyn thought leadership, where it is best placed to use its voice, impact and influence. Communicate key messages with influencers, including MSs, MPs, journalists, councillors, partners, businesses, and industry and community groups, using multi-media approaches. This includes drafting articles, speeches, briefings, coordinating events, response lines and other related outputs. Spot opportunities and be proactive in positioning Hedyn, and its thought leaders, externally, in line with our strategy through speaking engagements, networking events, feature articles and other promotional media. Find ways for Hedyn's leaders, and key colleagues, to build their communication skills and confidence - for example public speaking, speechwriting and media training - as well as supporting delivery where required. Gather insights and stakeholder feedback, and interpret collaboratively, so Hedyn can understand how it is perceived, how it can improve and where it should focus its efforts. Support reporting, evaluation, and analysis of stakeholder engagement activity, in partnership with key colleagues. Liaise with other communication and marketing colleagues to provide event coordination and support campaigns. Work effectively with PR agencies, proofreaders, editors, and other suppliers to coordinate inputs to thought leadership and external engagement campaigns where necessary. Ensure the brand and tone of voice guidelines and followed and implemented. Support the wider department on integrated campaigns, media, events, content creation and planning, monitoring, and evaluation activity. (Please refer to the attached role profile for more information.) For further information about the role, please contact Jo Black, Head of PR and Public Affairs, at Application Process: We require an application form to be completed for every role. - We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application. - Your Hedyn, our comprehensive benefits package: We believe Hedyn is a great place to work and it's important to us that our people feel the same way. As well as offering varied and fulfilling careers, we want every colleague to feel appreciated. That means having the best possible benefits package, the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance and the opportunity to achieve your full potential. Enhanced Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Enhanced Annual Leave: You'll start on 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) which would increase to 30 days following three years' service. SMART Working Policy: Hedyn work with the philosophy that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go.' Health and Wellbeing: We have many health and wellbeing policies and initiatives such as Cycle to Work and Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption. Development: We offer many professional and personal development options such as paying for professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development. We want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If you are looking for your next career challenge, seeking responsibility, and are passionate about delivering the best possible service, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Vacancy: Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 Shortlisting: w/c 23 March 2026 Proposed Interview date: Thursday 9 April 2026 Salary: £47,099 About the vacancy: We're looking for an experienced and passionate Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to help shape and deliver Hedyn's approach to media relations and influential stakeholder engagement. In this role, you'll build strong relationships with key decisionmakers, manage proactive and reactive media activity, and develop compelling content that strengthens Hedyn's voice, reputation, and impact. You'll map and engage stakeholders, coordinate events and thought leadership, support senior leaders with communications, and gather insights to inform strategy. This is a dynamic opportunity for a confident communicator who excels at collaboration, storytelling, and creating meaningful external influence. Specifically, in the role you will: Work with key colleagues across the association to provide a joined-up and planned approach to stakeholder management, mapping stakeholders, tracking activities and outcomes, spotting gaps, challenges, and opportunities to build positive working relationships. You will provide expert advice on the approach and management of these important relationships. Identify key themes, in collaboration with others, for Hedyn thought leadership, where it is best placed to use its voice, impact and influence. Communicate key messages with influencers, including MSs, MPs, journalists, councillors, partners, businesses, and industry and community groups, using multi-media approaches. This includes drafting articles, speeches, briefings, coordinating events, response lines and other related outputs. Spot opportunities and be proactive in positioning Hedyn, and its thought leaders, externally, in line with our strategy through speaking engagements, networking events, feature articles and other promotional media. Find ways for Hedyn's leaders, and key colleagues, to build their communication skills and confidence - for example public speaking, speechwriting and media training - as well as supporting delivery where required. Gather insights and stakeholder feedback, and interpret collaboratively, so Hedyn can understand how it is perceived, how it can improve and where it should focus its efforts. Support reporting, evaluation, and analysis of stakeholder engagement activity, in partnership with key colleagues. Liaise with other communication and marketing colleagues to provide event coordination and support campaigns. Work effectively with PR agencies, proofreaders, editors, and other suppliers to coordinate inputs to thought leadership and external engagement campaigns where necessary. Ensure the brand and tone of voice guidelines and followed and implemented. Support the wider department on integrated campaigns, media, events, content creation and planning, monitoring, and evaluation activity. (Please refer to the attached role profile for more information.) For further information about the role, please contact Jo Black, Head of PR and Public Affairs, at Application Process: We require an application form to be completed for every role. - We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application. - Your Hedyn, our comprehensive benefits package: We believe Hedyn is a great place to work and it's important to us that our people feel the same way. As well as offering varied and fulfilling careers, we want every colleague to feel appreciated. That means having the best possible benefits package, the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance and the opportunity to achieve your full potential. Enhanced Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Enhanced Annual Leave: You'll start on 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) which would increase to 30 days following three years' service. SMART Working Policy: Hedyn work with the philosophy that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go.' Health and Wellbeing: We have many health and wellbeing policies and initiatives such as Cycle to Work and Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption. Development: We offer many professional and personal development options such as paying for professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development. We want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If you are looking for your next career challenge, seeking responsibility, and are passionate about delivering the best possible service, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Vacancy: Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 Shortlisting: w/c 23 March 2026 Proposed Interview date: Thursday 9 April 2026 Salary: £47,099 About the vacancy: We're looking for an experienced and passionate Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to help shape and deliver Hedyn's approach to media relations and influential stakeholder engagement. In this role, you'll build strong relationships with key decisionmakers, manage proactive and reactive media activity, and develop compelling content that strengthens Hedyn's voice, reputation, and impact. You'll map and engage stakeholders, coordinate events and thought leadership, support senior leaders with communications, and gather insights to inform strategy. This is a dynamic opportunity for a confident communicator who excels at collaboration, storytelling, and creating meaningful external influence. Specifically, in the role you will: Work with key colleagues across the association to provide a joined-up and planned approach to stakeholder management, mapping stakeholders, tracking activities and outcomes, spotting gaps, challenges, and opportunities to build positive working relationships. You will provide expert advice on the approach and management of these important relationships. Identify key themes, in collaboration with others, for Hedyn thought leadership, where it is best placed to use its voice, impact and influence. Communicate key messages with influencers, including MSs, MPs, journalists, councillors, partners, businesses, and industry and community groups, using multi-media approaches. This includes drafting articles, speeches, briefings, coordinating events, response lines and other related outputs. Spot opportunities and be proactive in positioning Hedyn, and its thought leaders, externally, in line with our strategy through speaking engagements, networking events, feature articles and other promotional media. Find ways for Hedyn's leaders, and key colleagues, to build their communication skills and confidence - for example public speaking, speechwriting and media training - as well as supporting delivery where required. Gather insights and stakeholder feedback, and interpret collaboratively, so Hedyn can understand how it is perceived, how it can improve and where it should focus its efforts. Support reporting, evaluation, and analysis of stakeholder engagement activity, in partnership with key colleagues. Liaise with other communication and marketing colleagues to provide event coordination and support campaigns. Work effectively with PR agencies, proofreaders, editors, and other suppliers to coordinate inputs to thought leadership and external engagement campaigns where necessary. Ensure the brand and tone of voice guidelines and followed and implemented. Support the wider department on integrated campaigns, media, events, content creation and planning, monitoring, and evaluation activity. (Please refer to the attached role profile for more information.) For further information about the role, please contact Jo Black, Head of PR and Public Affairs, at Application Process: We require an application form to be completed for every role. - We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application. - Your Hedyn, our comprehensive benefits package: We believe Hedyn is a great place to work and it's important to us that our people feel the same way. As well as offering varied and fulfilling careers, we want every colleague to feel appreciated. That means having the best possible benefits package, the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance and the opportunity to achieve your full potential. Enhanced Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Enhanced Annual Leave: You'll start on 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) which would increase to 30 days following three years' service. SMART Working Policy: Hedyn work with the philosophy that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go.' Health and Wellbeing: We have many health and wellbeing policies and initiatives such as Cycle to Work and Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption. Development: We offer many professional and personal development options such as paying for professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development. We want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If you are looking for your next career challenge, seeking responsibility, and are passionate about delivering the best possible service, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Vacancy: Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 Shortlisting: w/c 23 March 2026 Proposed Interview date: Thursday 9 April 2026 Salary: £47,099 About the vacancy: We're looking for an experienced and passionate Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to help shape and deliver Hedyn's approach to media relations and influential stakeholder engagement. In this role, you'll build strong relationships with key decisionmakers, manage proactive and reactive media activity, and develop compelling content that strengthens Hedyn's voice, reputation, and impact. You'll map and engage stakeholders, coordinate events and thought leadership, support senior leaders with communications, and gather insights to inform strategy. This is a dynamic opportunity for a confident communicator who excels at collaboration, storytelling, and creating meaningful external influence. Specifically, in the role you will: Work with key colleagues across the association to provide a joined-up and planned approach to stakeholder management, mapping stakeholders, tracking activities and outcomes, spotting gaps, challenges, and opportunities to build positive working relationships. You will provide expert advice on the approach and management of these important relationships. Identify key themes, in collaboration with others, for Hedyn thought leadership, where it is best placed to use its voice, impact and influence. Communicate key messages with influencers, including MSs, MPs, journalists, councillors, partners, businesses, and industry and community groups, using multi-media approaches. This includes drafting articles, speeches, briefings, coordinating events, response lines and other related outputs. Spot opportunities and be proactive in positioning Hedyn, and its thought leaders, externally, in line with our strategy through speaking engagements, networking events, feature articles and other promotional media. Find ways for Hedyn's leaders, and key colleagues, to build their communication skills and confidence - for example public speaking, speechwriting and media training - as well as supporting delivery where required. Gather insights and stakeholder feedback, and interpret collaboratively, so Hedyn can understand how it is perceived, how it can improve and where it should focus its efforts. Support reporting, evaluation, and analysis of stakeholder engagement activity, in partnership with key colleagues. Liaise with other communication and marketing colleagues to provide event coordination and support campaigns. Work effectively with PR agencies, proofreaders, editors, and other suppliers to coordinate inputs to thought leadership and external engagement campaigns where necessary. Ensure the brand and tone of voice guidelines and followed and implemented. Support the wider department on integrated campaigns, media, events, content creation and planning, monitoring, and evaluation activity. (Please refer to the attached role profile for more information.) For further information about the role, please contact Jo Black, Head of PR and Public Affairs, at Application Process: We require an application form to be completed for every role. - We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application. - Your Hedyn, our comprehensive benefits package: We believe Hedyn is a great place to work and it's important to us that our people feel the same way. As well as offering varied and fulfilling careers, we want every colleague to feel appreciated. That means having the best possible benefits package, the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance and the opportunity to achieve your full potential. Enhanced Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Enhanced Annual Leave: You'll start on 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) which would increase to 30 days following three years' service. SMART Working Policy: Hedyn work with the philosophy that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go.' Health and Wellbeing: We have many health and wellbeing policies and initiatives such as Cycle to Work and Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption. Development: We offer many professional and personal development options such as paying for professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development. We want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If you are looking for your next career challenge, seeking responsibility, and are passionate about delivering the best possible service, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Vacancy: Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 Shortlisting: w/c 23 March 2026 Proposed Interview date: Thursday 9 April 2026 Salary: £47,099 About the vacancy: We're looking for an experienced and passionate Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to help shape and deliver Hedyn's approach to media relations and influential stakeholder engagement. In this role, you'll build strong relationships with key decisionmakers, manage proactive and reactive media activity, and develop compelling content that strengthens Hedyn's voice, reputation, and impact. You'll map and engage stakeholders, coordinate events and thought leadership, support senior leaders with communications, and gather insights to inform strategy. This is a dynamic opportunity for a confident communicator who excels at collaboration, storytelling, and creating meaningful external influence. Specifically, in the role you will: Work with key colleagues across the association to provide a joined-up and planned approach to stakeholder management, mapping stakeholders, tracking activities and outcomes, spotting gaps, challenges, and opportunities to build positive working relationships. You will provide expert advice on the approach and management of these important relationships. Identify key themes, in collaboration with others, for Hedyn thought leadership, where it is best placed to use its voice, impact and influence. Communicate key messages with influencers, including MSs, MPs, journalists, councillors, partners, businesses, and industry and community groups, using multi-media approaches. This includes drafting articles, speeches, briefings, coordinating events, response lines and other related outputs. Spot opportunities and be proactive in positioning Hedyn, and its thought leaders, externally, in line with our strategy through speaking engagements, networking events, feature articles and other promotional media. Find ways for Hedyn's leaders, and key colleagues, to build their communication skills and confidence - for example public speaking, speechwriting and media training - as well as supporting delivery where required. Gather insights and stakeholder feedback, and interpret collaboratively, so Hedyn can understand how it is perceived, how it can improve and where it should focus its efforts. Support reporting, evaluation, and analysis of stakeholder engagement activity, in partnership with key colleagues. Liaise with other communication and marketing colleagues to provide event coordination and support campaigns. Work effectively with PR agencies, proofreaders, editors, and other suppliers to coordinate inputs to thought leadership and external engagement campaigns where necessary. Ensure the brand and tone of voice guidelines and followed and implemented. Support the wider department on integrated campaigns, media, events, content creation and planning, monitoring, and evaluation activity. (Please refer to the attached role profile for more information.) For further information about the role, please contact Jo Black, Head of PR and Public Affairs, at Application Process: We require an application form to be completed for every role. - We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application. - Your Hedyn, our comprehensive benefits package: We believe Hedyn is a great place to work and it's important to us that our people feel the same way. As well as offering varied and fulfilling careers, we want every colleague to feel appreciated. That means having the best possible benefits package, the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance and the opportunity to achieve your full potential. Enhanced Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Enhanced Annual Leave: You'll start on 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) which would increase to 30 days following three years' service. SMART Working Policy: Hedyn work with the philosophy that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go.' Health and Wellbeing: We have many health and wellbeing policies and initiatives such as Cycle to Work and Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption. Development: We offer many professional and personal development options such as paying for professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development. We want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If you are looking for your next career challenge, seeking responsibility, and are passionate about delivering the best possible service, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Vacancy: Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 Shortlisting: w/c 23 March 2026 Proposed Interview date: Thursday 9 April 2026 Salary: £47,099 About the vacancy: We're looking for an experienced and passionate Media and Stakeholder Engagement Manager to help shape and deliver Hedyn's approach to media relations and influential stakeholder engagement. In this role, you'll build strong relationships with key decisionmakers, manage proactive and reactive media activity, and develop compelling content that strengthens Hedyn's voice, reputation, and impact. You'll map and engage stakeholders, coordinate events and thought leadership, support senior leaders with communications, and gather insights to inform strategy. This is a dynamic opportunity for a confident communicator who excels at collaboration, storytelling, and creating meaningful external influence. Specifically, in the role you will: Work with key colleagues across the association to provide a joined-up and planned approach to stakeholder management, mapping stakeholders, tracking activities and outcomes, spotting gaps, challenges, and opportunities to build positive working relationships. You will provide expert advice on the approach and management of these important relationships. Identify key themes, in collaboration with others, for Hedyn thought leadership, where it is best placed to use its voice, impact and influence. Communicate key messages with influencers, including MSs, MPs, journalists, councillors, partners, businesses, and industry and community groups, using multi-media approaches. This includes drafting articles, speeches, briefings, coordinating events, response lines and other related outputs. Spot opportunities and be proactive in positioning Hedyn, and its thought leaders, externally, in line with our strategy through speaking engagements, networking events, feature articles and other promotional media. Find ways for Hedyn's leaders, and key colleagues, to build their communication skills and confidence - for example public speaking, speechwriting and media training - as well as supporting delivery where required. Gather insights and stakeholder feedback, and interpret collaboratively, so Hedyn can understand how it is perceived, how it can improve and where it should focus its efforts. Support reporting, evaluation, and analysis of stakeholder engagement activity, in partnership with key colleagues. Liaise with other communication and marketing colleagues to provide event coordination and support campaigns. Work effectively with PR agencies, proofreaders, editors, and other suppliers to coordinate inputs to thought leadership and external engagement campaigns where necessary. Ensure the brand and tone of voice guidelines and followed and implemented. Support the wider department on integrated campaigns, media, events, content creation and planning, monitoring, and evaluation activity. (Please refer to the attached role profile for more information.) For further information about the role, please contact Jo Black, Head of PR and Public Affairs, at Application Process: We require an application form to be completed for every role. - We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CVs will be treated as a direct application. - Your Hedyn, our comprehensive benefits package: We believe Hedyn is a great place to work and it's important to us that our people feel the same way. As well as offering varied and fulfilling careers, we want every colleague to feel appreciated. That means having the best possible benefits package, the flexibility to maintain a great work-life balance and the opportunity to achieve your full potential. Enhanced Pension Scheme: We offer an attractive pension scheme with generous employer contributions. Enhanced Annual Leave: You'll start on 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) which would increase to 30 days following three years' service. SMART Working Policy: Hedyn work with the philosophy that 'work is something you do rather than somewhere you go.' Health and Wellbeing: We have many health and wellbeing policies and initiatives such as Cycle to Work and Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption. Development: We offer many professional and personal development options such as paying for professional membership, sponsored study opportunities and career progression and development. We want you to be at your very best. Please feel free to let us know of any changes we can make at any point in the recruitment process that will help support your application. If you are looking for your next career challenge, seeking responsibility, and are passionate about delivering the best possible service, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
General Manager Dalston, East London 40,000 - 42,000 plus bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded General Manager to lead a well-established independent bar in the heart of Dalston. This is a venue with a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere and a loyal local following. The owners are passionate about creating a welcoming environment where great service, quality drinks and a strong team culture sit at the centre of the business. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the day-to-day operation, leading the team, maintaining high service standards and ensuring the venue continues to grow its reputation within the local community. Key Responsibilities Oversee the full day-to-day running of the venue Lead, motivate and develop the bar and floor team Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming atmosphere Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships Monitor sales, margins and labour costs to drive profitability Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety and operational standards Plan and support events, promotions and busy trading periods Maintain strong relationships with regular customers and the local community About You Previous experience as a General Manager or senior bar manager within a busy bar or hospitality venue Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate a positive team culture Commercial awareness and experience managing P&L performance A hands-on and visible management style Passion for hospitality and creating great customer experiences Well organised with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment What's On Offer Salary of 40,000 - 42,000 plus performance-related bonus The opportunity to lead a successful independent venue A supportive ownership team with real autonomy in the role A vibrant East London location with a strong local customer base This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional looking to take ownership of a well-loved venue and make their mark within one of East London's most lively areas. By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse Manufacturing & Engineering
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
General Manager Dalston, East London 40,000 - 42,000 plus bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded General Manager to lead a well-established independent bar in the heart of Dalston. This is a venue with a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere and a loyal local following. The owners are passionate about creating a welcoming environment where great service, quality drinks and a strong team culture sit at the centre of the business. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the day-to-day operation, leading the team, maintaining high service standards and ensuring the venue continues to grow its reputation within the local community. Key Responsibilities Oversee the full day-to-day running of the venue Lead, motivate and develop the bar and floor team Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming atmosphere Manage stock, ordering and supplier relationships Monitor sales, margins and labour costs to drive profitability Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety and operational standards Plan and support events, promotions and busy trading periods Maintain strong relationships with regular customers and the local community About You Previous experience as a General Manager or senior bar manager within a busy bar or hospitality venue Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate a positive team culture Commercial awareness and experience managing P&L performance A hands-on and visible management style Passion for hospitality and creating great customer experiences Well organised with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment What's On Offer Salary of 40,000 - 42,000 plus performance-related bonus The opportunity to lead a successful independent venue A supportive ownership team with real autonomy in the role A vibrant East London location with a strong local customer base This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional looking to take ownership of a well-loved venue and make their mark within one of East London's most lively areas. By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website or call us for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities in: Buying & Merchandising and Ecommerce Charity & Non Profit Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Hospitality, Catering & Leisure Marketing, Digital & Technology Office & Administration Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade and Luxury Operations Senior Appointments & Executive Sales & FMCG Supply Chain & Logistics & Warehouse Manufacturing & Engineering
Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams. Job Purpose We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to provide hands on technical leadership within our Home Finance product engineering team - the team responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance - You will lead the technical evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails based mortgage origination and servicing platform, designing modern, resilient and scalable solutions. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL & JavaScript. True empowerment and autonomy - You will be in a hands on role where you influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You will work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms. Modern engineering focus - You will drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. You will help shape the technology roadmap and contribute to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Key Duties/Responsibilities This is a hands on Lead Engineer role in a stream aligned product engineering team, focused on the Home Finance application stack. You will set and uphold technical standards, guide solution design and support the team in delivering high quality, compliant software that underpins our Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. In this role responsibilities include: Lead, coach and inspire engineers in a stream aligned product team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance. Deepen our adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. Collaborate cross functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform. Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems. Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions. Support the Engineering Manager with talent development to build a high performing engineering capability. Remove waste to improve cost efficiency and increase value delivery for our customers. Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life's strategy. Build strong relationships with third party suppliers to maximise value and service quality. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Technical expertise Bring strong, hands on engineering skills together with the breadth to lead a modern product centric team. Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms. Experience delivering and operating web based MVC applications (e.g. Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs. Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases. Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud native architectures. Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice ("shift left"). Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security. Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks is highly desirable, complementing our Ruby on Rails and JavaScript mortgage platform. Comfortable designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software using agile and DevOps practices, and improving the route to production through automated CI/CD pipelines and environment support up to and including production. Leadership and delivery Experience to helping build high performing, motivated and curious teams. Confident working with OKRs and outcome driven delivery. Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams. Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, alongside excellent time and self management through effective planning and prioritisation of tasks. Proven and demonstrable engineering capability, with experience leading on technical delivery A passion for modern, inclusive engineering and the ability to inspire and develop others. Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Canada Life UK has helped individuals, families and businesses secure their financial futures for over 120 years. We are evolving into a more modern, customer-centric, and engineering-led organisation. As we modernise our IT estate and shifting our focus towards cloud, SaaS/PaaS, and product-centric delivery models, we are creating engineering excellence and empowered teams. Job Purpose We are now looking for a Lead Engineer to provide hands on technical leadership within our Home Finance product engineering team - the team responsible for the systems that power our mortgage origination and servicing capabilities. Why join us? Shape the future of Home Finance - You will lead the technical evolution of our bespoke Ruby on Rails based mortgage origination and servicing platform, designing modern, resilient and scalable solutions. Our bespoke mortgage system is built using Ruby on Rails, MySQL & JavaScript. True empowerment and autonomy - You will be in a hands on role where you influence architecture, delivery, operational excellence and culture across the product. You will work closely with Product Owners, Engineering Managers and operational teams to optimise flow, deliver customer value and modernise our platforms. Modern engineering focus - You will drive adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. You will help shape the technology roadmap and contribute to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Key Duties/Responsibilities This is a hands on Lead Engineer role in a stream aligned product engineering team, focused on the Home Finance application stack. You will set and uphold technical standards, guide solution design and support the team in delivering high quality, compliant software that underpins our Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. In this role responsibilities include: Lead, coach and inspire engineers in a stream aligned product team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety and high performance. Deepen our adoption of agile, DevSecOps and modern engineering practices, optimising the flow of change and reducing time to value. Collaborate cross functionally to deliver secure, stable and scalable solutions that support Home Finance operations and customer outcomes. Ensure regulatory compliance (including FCA MCOB) and operational excellence across the platform. Shape the technology roadmap, contributing to architectural decisions and cloud migration strategies. Manage operational risk, security posture, monitoring, alerting and incident response for Home Finance systems. Use data and insights to guide prioritisation, engineering improvements and product decisions. Support the Engineering Manager with talent development to build a high performing engineering capability. Remove waste to improve cost efficiency and increase value delivery for our customers. Define and track team and departmental OKRs, ensuring alignment with Canada Life's strategy. Build strong relationships with third party suppliers to maximise value and service quality. Skills, Knowledge and Experience Technical expertise Bring strong, hands on engineering skills together with the breadth to lead a modern product centric team. Strong understanding of mortgage origination/administration systems or comparable regulated financial platforms. Experience delivering and operating web based MVC applications (e.g. Ruby on Rails, React) and APIs. Skilled in designing, managing and optimising relational SQL databases. Hands on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and cloud native architectures. Broad engineering experience across DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure, monitoring and security best practice ("shift left"). Proven track record of running critical production services with a focus on stability, performance and security. Experience with React or other modern JavaScript frameworks is highly desirable, complementing our Ruby on Rails and JavaScript mortgage platform. Comfortable designing, building, testing, deploying and supporting software using agile and DevOps practices, and improving the route to production through automated CI/CD pipelines and environment support up to and including production. Leadership and delivery Experience to helping build high performing, motivated and curious teams. Confident working with OKRs and outcome driven delivery. Able to communicate complex technical ideas simply and persuasively. Skilled at navigating ambiguity, prioritising effectively and influencing senior stakeholders. Collaborative, pragmatic and adept at building trust across product, engineering and operational teams. Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams, alongside excellent time and self management through effective planning and prioritisation of tasks. Proven and demonstrable engineering capability, with experience leading on technical delivery A passion for modern, inclusive engineering and the ability to inspire and develop others. Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Operations Manager ExeterCompetitive Salary + PackageConstruction This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of operations in a well-established, award-winning construction business. The Opportunity As Operations Manager, you will translate strategy into delivery - leading multiple projects, setting operational standards, and driving performance across the business. You will have the autonomy to shape systems, challenge inefficiencies, and build an operation that performs safely, consistently, and profitably.This role suits a hands-on, strategic leader motivated by leaving a lasting mark and helping shape the next phase of a forward-thinking contractor undergoing evolution and long-term succession planning.You will oversee multiple live projects, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, programme, and commercial control. Beyond project delivery, your focus will be on strengthening teams, embedding robust systems, and creating a scalable, high-performing operation built for sustainable growth.This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Operations Manager seeking broader influence, genuine accountability, and potential progression into the senior management team. About the Company This award-winning contractor delivers high-quality construction projects up to £20 million. With a long and established trading history, the business combines modern construction thinking with traditional values, consistently delivering projects safely, on programme, and to exceptional standards. They work closely with local clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, building long-term relationships and creating lasting value for both customers and the communities in which they operate. Key Responsibilities You will take full accountability for operational performance across multiple projects, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, programme, and commercial outcomes. You will set operational standards, ensure projects are planned and controlled effectively, and embed a right-first-time, zero-defects culture.With oversight of programme strategy and commercial performance, you will proactively manage risk, challenge underperformance, recover delays, and maintain control of cost, cash flow, profit, and change management.A key part of your role will be improving systems and ways of working, strengthening planning, reporting, and operational efficiency to support sustainable growth. You will lead and develop project and site teams, building capability, accountability, and succession strength, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring supply chain and design processes drive buildability, compliance, and long-term value. About You An experienced construction leader with a proven track record delivering operational excellence across multiple projects or regions. Commercially astute and programme-focused, you are confident making autonomous decisions while remaining fully accountable for outcomes.You have a strong understanding of health & safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and can oversee cost, cash flow, and profitability with confidence. A hands-on, strategic leader, you thrive on building teams, improving performance, and driving growth. Calm, structured, and decisive under pressure, you are motivated to strengthen systems, raise standards, and deliver consistent results. This is a long-term leadership role offering the opportunity to shape operations, influence outcomes, and progress your career. Why Apply? Take ownership of operations in a respected, award-winning construction business. You'll lead multiple projects, shape systems, and influence the business at a strategic level, all while building high-performing teams and driving sustainable growth. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, full benefits package, and potential progression into the senior management team, offering real long-term career impact.For a confidential discussion, contact Nicky Harris at RGB Recruitment, Exeter.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Operations Manager ExeterCompetitive Salary + PackageConstruction This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of operations in a well-established, award-winning construction business. The Opportunity As Operations Manager, you will translate strategy into delivery - leading multiple projects, setting operational standards, and driving performance across the business. You will have the autonomy to shape systems, challenge inefficiencies, and build an operation that performs safely, consistently, and profitably.This role suits a hands-on, strategic leader motivated by leaving a lasting mark and helping shape the next phase of a forward-thinking contractor undergoing evolution and long-term succession planning.You will oversee multiple live projects, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, programme, and commercial control. Beyond project delivery, your focus will be on strengthening teams, embedding robust systems, and creating a scalable, high-performing operation built for sustainable growth.This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Operations Manager seeking broader influence, genuine accountability, and potential progression into the senior management team. About the Company This award-winning contractor delivers high-quality construction projects up to £20 million. With a long and established trading history, the business combines modern construction thinking with traditional values, consistently delivering projects safely, on programme, and to exceptional standards. They work closely with local clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, building long-term relationships and creating lasting value for both customers and the communities in which they operate. Key Responsibilities You will take full accountability for operational performance across multiple projects, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, programme, and commercial outcomes. You will set operational standards, ensure projects are planned and controlled effectively, and embed a right-first-time, zero-defects culture.With oversight of programme strategy and commercial performance, you will proactively manage risk, challenge underperformance, recover delays, and maintain control of cost, cash flow, profit, and change management.A key part of your role will be improving systems and ways of working, strengthening planning, reporting, and operational efficiency to support sustainable growth. You will lead and develop project and site teams, building capability, accountability, and succession strength, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring supply chain and design processes drive buildability, compliance, and long-term value. About You An experienced construction leader with a proven track record delivering operational excellence across multiple projects or regions. Commercially astute and programme-focused, you are confident making autonomous decisions while remaining fully accountable for outcomes.You have a strong understanding of health & safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and can oversee cost, cash flow, and profitability with confidence. A hands-on, strategic leader, you thrive on building teams, improving performance, and driving growth. Calm, structured, and decisive under pressure, you are motivated to strengthen systems, raise standards, and deliver consistent results. This is a long-term leadership role offering the opportunity to shape operations, influence outcomes, and progress your career. Why Apply? Take ownership of operations in a respected, award-winning construction business. You'll lead multiple projects, shape systems, and influence the business at a strategic level, all while building high-performing teams and driving sustainable growth. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, full benefits package, and potential progression into the senior management team, offering real long-term career impact.For a confidential discussion, contact Nicky Harris at RGB Recruitment, Exeter.
Join Barclays as a Market Data Commercial Manager and play a pivotal role in our Procurement team. As a Market Data Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for managing commercial relationships and procurement activities related to market data. You'll engage with internal stakeholders to address queries, ensure compliance with third-party risk management protocols, and drive value through strategic sourcing. To be successful as a Market Data Commercial Manager, you should have: Solid experience in procurement or market data. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Working knowledge of third-party risk and compliance frameworks. Some other highly valued skills may include: Process-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency. Clear, confident communicator across teams and vendors. Skilled in commercial negotiation and securing value. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Glasgow. Purpose of the role To partner with key stakeholders and forums to oversee Procurement service delivery, provide advice and develop procurement strategy to meet both the needs of the business and Procurement. Accountabilities Development & implementation of the wider Procurement strategy in collaboration with stakeholders and Procurement domains. Implementation of the procurement strategy aligned to the bank's objectives and relevant regulators, through the prioritisation and use of Procurement resources. Provide expertise on Procurement policies and procedures, third party risk, sourcing strategy and supplier relations to business stakeholders through education. Act as a point of escalation for Procurement service and delivery issues for business stakeholders. Act as the primary interface for Procurement with senior stakeholders in the business, developing & utilising relationships and influence to deliver improvements in key indicators and objectives. Identification of & where applicable, delivery of opportunities for business cost savings, client experience, service improvement & Procurement efficiency. Voice of the business with Procurement domains, developing and utilising relationships & influence to impact Procurement service delivery. Provide insights and actionable intelligence to business stakeholders to support business decision making to improve the commercial & risk profile of the business. Support the business with strategic activity acting as the Procurement representative for key business change programmes, acquisitions and divestments. Analyst Expectations To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Join Barclays as a Market Data Commercial Manager and play a pivotal role in our Procurement team. As a Market Data Commercial Manager, you'll be responsible for managing commercial relationships and procurement activities related to market data. You'll engage with internal stakeholders to address queries, ensure compliance with third-party risk management protocols, and drive value through strategic sourcing. To be successful as a Market Data Commercial Manager, you should have: Solid experience in procurement or market data. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Working knowledge of third-party risk and compliance frameworks. Some other highly valued skills may include: Process-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency. Clear, confident communicator across teams and vendors. Skilled in commercial negotiation and securing value. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Glasgow. Purpose of the role To partner with key stakeholders and forums to oversee Procurement service delivery, provide advice and develop procurement strategy to meet both the needs of the business and Procurement. Accountabilities Development & implementation of the wider Procurement strategy in collaboration with stakeholders and Procurement domains. Implementation of the procurement strategy aligned to the bank's objectives and relevant regulators, through the prioritisation and use of Procurement resources. Provide expertise on Procurement policies and procedures, third party risk, sourcing strategy and supplier relations to business stakeholders through education. Act as a point of escalation for Procurement service and delivery issues for business stakeholders. Act as the primary interface for Procurement with senior stakeholders in the business, developing & utilising relationships and influence to deliver improvements in key indicators and objectives. Identification of & where applicable, delivery of opportunities for business cost savings, client experience, service improvement & Procurement efficiency. Voice of the business with Procurement domains, developing and utilising relationships & influence to impact Procurement service delivery. Provide insights and actionable intelligence to business stakeholders to support business decision making to improve the commercial & risk profile of the business. Support the business with strategic activity acting as the Procurement representative for key business change programmes, acquisitions and divestments. Analyst Expectations To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area. Partner with other functions and business areas. Takes responsibility for end results of a team's operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately. Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function. Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail. Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents. Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information. Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
