About Us SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. Vice President, Research & Development About the Role; This isn't just an R&D leadership role it's your chance to shape the future of how millions of people experience their homes every day. As VP of R&D for Shark's Home Environment and Non Robotic Floorcare categories, you'll set the vision, steer the strategy, and raise the bar for what great looks like. You'll own the long term innovation roadmap, turning big picture strategy into breakthrough products that people love and rate 5 stars. Sitting at the leadership table, you'll connect the dots across the business aligning teams, unlocking investment, and making sure we move fast, smart, and with purpose. At your core, you're the champion of consumer first innovation driving performance, reliability, and a little bit of wow into everything we build. What You'll Do; Set the vision Define and drive the long term R&D and technology strategy across key categories future focused, bold, and built to win Lead innovation at scale Balance breakthrough ideas with real world delivery, ensuring a strong pipeline from concept to shelf Own the portfolio Prioritise what matters, manage risk, and keep programs on track, on budget, and ahead of expectations Push what's possible Explore emerging tech, new materials, and smarter architectures turning insight into competitive advantage Collaborate like a pro Partner across Design, Product, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to bring ideas to life seamlessly Build a world class team Inspire, grow, and scale a global R&D organisation that thrives on curiosity, pace, and accountability Drive results Use data, insight, and instinct to guide decisions, influence leadership, and deliver meaningful business impact What You'll Bring; Deep experience 20+ years leading Engineering or R&D, including running large, complex, global teams and portfolios Proven impact A track record of delivering standout consumer products that define and redefine categories Strategic mindset You think big, act decisively, and know how to align teams around a clear direction Leadership presence Confident influencing at the highest levels whether that's executive stakeholders or the board Consumer obsession You don't just understand customers you anticipate them and build products they didn't know they needed Data driven thinking Comfortable using numbers to prioritise, justify investment, and make smart calls Technical depth Experience with airflow, performance driven systems, or similar complex engineering challenges Energy and pace You thrive in fast moving environments and love turning bold ideas into reality If you're excited by the idea of building category leading products, shaping global strategy, and leading teams that move at speed this is your role. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
About Us SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. Vice President, Research & Development About the Role; This isn't just an R&D leadership role it's your chance to shape the future of how millions of people experience their homes every day. As VP of R&D for Shark's Home Environment and Non Robotic Floorcare categories, you'll set the vision, steer the strategy, and raise the bar for what great looks like. You'll own the long term innovation roadmap, turning big picture strategy into breakthrough products that people love and rate 5 stars. Sitting at the leadership table, you'll connect the dots across the business aligning teams, unlocking investment, and making sure we move fast, smart, and with purpose. At your core, you're the champion of consumer first innovation driving performance, reliability, and a little bit of wow into everything we build. What You'll Do; Set the vision Define and drive the long term R&D and technology strategy across key categories future focused, bold, and built to win Lead innovation at scale Balance breakthrough ideas with real world delivery, ensuring a strong pipeline from concept to shelf Own the portfolio Prioritise what matters, manage risk, and keep programs on track, on budget, and ahead of expectations Push what's possible Explore emerging tech, new materials, and smarter architectures turning insight into competitive advantage Collaborate like a pro Partner across Design, Product, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to bring ideas to life seamlessly Build a world class team Inspire, grow, and scale a global R&D organisation that thrives on curiosity, pace, and accountability Drive results Use data, insight, and instinct to guide decisions, influence leadership, and deliver meaningful business impact What You'll Bring; Deep experience 20+ years leading Engineering or R&D, including running large, complex, global teams and portfolios Proven impact A track record of delivering standout consumer products that define and redefine categories Strategic mindset You think big, act decisively, and know how to align teams around a clear direction Leadership presence Confident influencing at the highest levels whether that's executive stakeholders or the board Consumer obsession You don't just understand customers you anticipate them and build products they didn't know they needed Data driven thinking Comfortable using numbers to prioritise, justify investment, and make smart calls Technical depth Experience with airflow, performance driven systems, or similar complex engineering challenges Energy and pace You thrive in fast moving environments and love turning bold ideas into reality If you're excited by the idea of building category leading products, shaping global strategy, and leading teams that move at speed this is your role. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Permanent Up to £75,000 We are pleased to present an exciting permanent opportunity with a leading global financial services organisation, within their high-performing Lending Operations team. The role offers a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, with occasional requirements to be on-site up to 4 days per week click apply for full job details
Apr 27, 2026
Full time
Permanent Up to £75,000 We are pleased to present an exciting permanent opportunity with a leading global financial services organisation, within their high-performing Lending Operations team. The role offers a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, with occasional requirements to be on-site up to 4 days per week click apply for full job details
Loan IQ Application support London 12-month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of Job The Loan IQ Support Lead (VP) is accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of the Loan IQ production environment, ensuring stability, resilience, and continual improvement of a mission critical lending platform. This role provides senior oversight of incident, problem, and change management activities while driving platform optimization, risk reduction, and partnership with business stakeholders across Lending Operations, Front Office, Finance, Risk, and Technology. The VP serves as a key liaison between Technology, Vendors, and enterprise functions to support complex commercial lending workflows and integrations across the broader loan servicing ecosystem The role requires a deep understanding of syndicated and bilateral loan processing, strong technical acumen and experience with Loan IQ. Background Loan IQ provides loan booking and servicing functionality across two of the three product pillars (Loans, Trade Finance) of the front office pillars: SFS (Structured Finance Solutions) SPD - Specialised Products Department ISD - International & Structural Finance Department TPD - Transportation Department CIB (Corporate & Investment Bank) CBDE 1 and 2 - Corporate Banking Japanese and Non-Japanese GTBD - Global Transaction Banking Department GFIG - Global Financial Institutions Group Department GTFD - Global Trade Finance Department LCME - Loan Capital Markets FMD - Financial Markets Department Facts / Scale Lending makes up c.60% of EMEA gross profit, contributing c.$1.2bn pa. Engaging with IT and non-IT colleagues at all levels in EMEA is key to being successful in this role. Engaging with external vendor Finastra for incident resolution Office environment minimum 5 days per fortnight (split 2-3 days per week). Accountabilities & Responsibilities Direct and govern Level 2/3 support activities across incident, problem, and change management, ensuring audit ready processes and documentation. Provide executive oversight of daily batch cycles and upstream/downstream interfaces, proactively addressing bottlenecks and performance risks. Review root-cause analyses for major incidents and champion long term remediation plans. Lead the roadmap for platform stability, resiliency upgrades, technical debt remediation, and infrastructure modernization. Drive strategic enhancements, system upgrades, and integration initiatives across the lending technology estate. Champion automation, monitoring improvements, and self service capabilities to reduce manual intervention and operational risk. Serve as the senior point of escalation for Operations, Front Office, Product Control, and Risk teams. Drive alignment between business workflows and platform capabilities, enabling efficient loan servicing, reporting, and control processes. Translate complex technology issues into executive friendly communication during incidents and governance forums. Provide governance across all Loan IQ-related integration points (e.g., GL feeds, data lakes, reporting platforms, payment systems). Oversee data integrity controls, reconciliation processes, and triage of high impact data defects. Guide usage of SQL and data diagnostic tools to support analytics and operational investigations. Ensure all support activities meet enterprise risk, audit, and regulatory standards. Work with L1 production support team for issue resolution Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required: Deep understanding of commercial lending workflows (syndicated, bilateral, agency, trading, servicing). Strong understanding of the Loan IQ data model and configuration tables Strong background in production support leadership, including major incident management and platform governance. Familiarity with ITIL processes and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA). Experience managing cross functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders. Solid grasp of SQL, batch processing, integration architectures, and vendor supported systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with on-call responsibilities. Preferred: Experience with Loan IQ APIs, data extracts and reporting tools. Exposure to regulatory environments related to credit, operational risk, and financial reporting. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Apr 24, 2026
Contractor
Loan IQ Application support London 12-month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of Job The Loan IQ Support Lead (VP) is accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of the Loan IQ production environment, ensuring stability, resilience, and continual improvement of a mission critical lending platform. This role provides senior oversight of incident, problem, and change management activities while driving platform optimization, risk reduction, and partnership with business stakeholders across Lending Operations, Front Office, Finance, Risk, and Technology. The VP serves as a key liaison between Technology, Vendors, and enterprise functions to support complex commercial lending workflows and integrations across the broader loan servicing ecosystem The role requires a deep understanding of syndicated and bilateral loan processing, strong technical acumen and experience with Loan IQ. Background Loan IQ provides loan booking and servicing functionality across two of the three product pillars (Loans, Trade Finance) of the front office pillars: SFS (Structured Finance Solutions) SPD - Specialised Products Department ISD - International & Structural Finance Department TPD - Transportation Department CIB (Corporate & Investment Bank) CBDE 1 and 2 - Corporate Banking Japanese and Non-Japanese GTBD - Global Transaction Banking Department GFIG - Global Financial Institutions Group Department GTFD - Global Trade Finance Department LCME - Loan Capital Markets FMD - Financial Markets Department Facts / Scale Lending makes up c.60% of EMEA gross profit, contributing c.$1.2bn pa. Engaging with IT and non-IT colleagues at all levels in EMEA is key to being successful in this role. Engaging with external vendor Finastra for incident resolution Office environment minimum 5 days per fortnight (split 2-3 days per week). Accountabilities & Responsibilities Direct and govern Level 2/3 support activities across incident, problem, and change management, ensuring audit ready processes and documentation. Provide executive oversight of daily batch cycles and upstream/downstream interfaces, proactively addressing bottlenecks and performance risks. Review root-cause analyses for major incidents and champion long term remediation plans. Lead the roadmap for platform stability, resiliency upgrades, technical debt remediation, and infrastructure modernization. Drive strategic enhancements, system upgrades, and integration initiatives across the lending technology estate. Champion automation, monitoring improvements, and self service capabilities to reduce manual intervention and operational risk. Serve as the senior point of escalation for Operations, Front Office, Product Control, and Risk teams. Drive alignment between business workflows and platform capabilities, enabling efficient loan servicing, reporting, and control processes. Translate complex technology issues into executive friendly communication during incidents and governance forums. Provide governance across all Loan IQ-related integration points (e.g., GL feeds, data lakes, reporting platforms, payment systems). Oversee data integrity controls, reconciliation processes, and triage of high impact data defects. Guide usage of SQL and data diagnostic tools to support analytics and operational investigations. Ensure all support activities meet enterprise risk, audit, and regulatory standards. Work with L1 production support team for issue resolution Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required: Deep understanding of commercial lending workflows (syndicated, bilateral, agency, trading, servicing). Strong understanding of the Loan IQ data model and configuration tables Strong background in production support leadership, including major incident management and platform governance. Familiarity with ITIL processes and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA). Experience managing cross functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders. Solid grasp of SQL, batch processing, integration architectures, and vendor supported systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with on-call responsibilities. Preferred: Experience with Loan IQ APIs, data extracts and reporting tools. Exposure to regulatory environments related to credit, operational risk, and financial reporting. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Loan IQ Application support London 12-month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of Job The Loan IQ Support Lead (VP) is accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of the Loan IQ production environment, ensuring stability, resilience, and continual improvement of a mission critical lending platform. This role provides senior oversight of incident, problem, and change management activities while driving platform optimization, risk reduction, and partnership with business stakeholders across Lending Operations, Front Office, Finance, Risk, and Technology. The VP serves as a key liaison between Technology, Vendors, and enterprise functions to support complex commercial lending workflows and integrations across the broader loan servicing ecosystem The role requires a deep understanding of syndicated and bilateral loan processing, strong technical acumen and experience with Loan IQ. Background Loan IQ provides loan booking and servicing functionality across two of the three product pillars (Loans, Trade Finance) of the Front Office pillars: SFS (Structured Finance Solutions) SPD - Specialised Products Department ISD - International & Structural Finance Department TPD - Transportation Department CIB (Corporate & Investment Bank) CBDE 1 and 2 - Corporate Banking Japanese and Non-Japanese GTBD - Global Transaction Banking Department GFIG - Global Financial Institutions Group Department GTFD - Global Trade Finance Department LCME - Loan Capital Markets FMD - Financial Markets Department Facts/Scale Lending makes up c.60% of EMEA gross profit, contributing c.$1.2bn pa. Engaging with IT and non-IT colleagues at all levels in EMEA is key to being successful in this role. Engaging with external vendor Finastra for incident resolution Office environment minimum 5 days per fortnight (split 2-3 days per week). Accountabilities & Responsibilities Direct and govern Level 2/3 support activities across incident, problem, and change management, ensuring audit ready processes and documentation. Provide executive oversight of daily batch cycles and upstream/downstream interfaces, proactively addressing bottlenecks and performance risks. Review root-cause analyses for major incidents and champion long term remediation plans. Lead the roadmap for platform stability, resiliency upgrades, technical debt remediation, and infrastructure modernization. Drive strategic enhancements, system upgrades, and integration initiatives across the lending technology estate. Champion automation, monitoring improvements, and self service capabilities to reduce manual intervention and operational risk. Serve as the senior point of escalation for Operations, Front Office, Product Control, and Risk teams. Drive alignment between business workflows and platform capabilities, enabling efficient loan servicing, reporting, and control processes. Translate complex technology issues into executive friendly communication during incidents and governance forums. Provide governance across all Loan IQ-related integration points (eg, GL feeds, data lakes, reporting platforms, payment systems). Oversee data integrity controls, reconciliation processes, and triage of high impact data defects. Guide usage of SQL and data diagnostic tools to support analytics and operational investigations. Ensure all support activities meet enterprise risk, audit, and regulatory standards. Work with L1 production support team for issue resolution Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required: Deep understanding of commercial lending workflows (syndicated, bilateral, agency, trading, servicing). Strong understanding of the Loan IQ data model and configuration tables Strong background in production support leadership, including major incident management and platform governance. Familiarity with ITIL processes and tools (eg, ServiceNow, JIRA). Experience managing cross functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders. Solid grasp of SQL, batch processing, integration architectures, and vendor supported systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with on-call responsibilities. Preferred: Experience with Loan IQ APIs, data extracts and reporting tools. Exposure to regulatory environments related to credit, operational risk, and financial reporting. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. *Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Apr 24, 2026
Contractor
Loan IQ Application support London 12-month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of Job The Loan IQ Support Lead (VP) is accountable for the strategic and operational leadership of the Loan IQ production environment, ensuring stability, resilience, and continual improvement of a mission critical lending platform. This role provides senior oversight of incident, problem, and change management activities while driving platform optimization, risk reduction, and partnership with business stakeholders across Lending Operations, Front Office, Finance, Risk, and Technology. The VP serves as a key liaison between Technology, Vendors, and enterprise functions to support complex commercial lending workflows and integrations across the broader loan servicing ecosystem The role requires a deep understanding of syndicated and bilateral loan processing, strong technical acumen and experience with Loan IQ. Background Loan IQ provides loan booking and servicing functionality across two of the three product pillars (Loans, Trade Finance) of the Front Office pillars: SFS (Structured Finance Solutions) SPD - Specialised Products Department ISD - International & Structural Finance Department TPD - Transportation Department CIB (Corporate & Investment Bank) CBDE 1 and 2 - Corporate Banking Japanese and Non-Japanese GTBD - Global Transaction Banking Department GFIG - Global Financial Institutions Group Department GTFD - Global Trade Finance Department LCME - Loan Capital Markets FMD - Financial Markets Department Facts/Scale Lending makes up c.60% of EMEA gross profit, contributing c.$1.2bn pa. Engaging with IT and non-IT colleagues at all levels in EMEA is key to being successful in this role. Engaging with external vendor Finastra for incident resolution Office environment minimum 5 days per fortnight (split 2-3 days per week). Accountabilities & Responsibilities Direct and govern Level 2/3 support activities across incident, problem, and change management, ensuring audit ready processes and documentation. Provide executive oversight of daily batch cycles and upstream/downstream interfaces, proactively addressing bottlenecks and performance risks. Review root-cause analyses for major incidents and champion long term remediation plans. Lead the roadmap for platform stability, resiliency upgrades, technical debt remediation, and infrastructure modernization. Drive strategic enhancements, system upgrades, and integration initiatives across the lending technology estate. Champion automation, monitoring improvements, and self service capabilities to reduce manual intervention and operational risk. Serve as the senior point of escalation for Operations, Front Office, Product Control, and Risk teams. Drive alignment between business workflows and platform capabilities, enabling efficient loan servicing, reporting, and control processes. Translate complex technology issues into executive friendly communication during incidents and governance forums. Provide governance across all Loan IQ-related integration points (eg, GL feeds, data lakes, reporting platforms, payment systems). Oversee data integrity controls, reconciliation processes, and triage of high impact data defects. Guide usage of SQL and data diagnostic tools to support analytics and operational investigations. Ensure all support activities meet enterprise risk, audit, and regulatory standards. Work with L1 production support team for issue resolution Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required: Deep understanding of commercial lending workflows (syndicated, bilateral, agency, trading, servicing). Strong understanding of the Loan IQ data model and configuration tables Strong background in production support leadership, including major incident management and platform governance. Familiarity with ITIL processes and tools (eg, ServiceNow, JIRA). Experience managing cross functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders. Solid grasp of SQL, batch processing, integration architectures, and vendor supported systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with on-call responsibilities. Preferred: Experience with Loan IQ APIs, data extracts and reporting tools. Exposure to regulatory environments related to credit, operational risk, and financial reporting. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. *Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Our client based in Langley, a specialist medical technology business, is looking for an experienced Customer Service Executive to join them. In this role the successful candidate will play a vital part in maintaining smooth operations, supporting business activities, and delivering excellent customer service. You'll coordinate demonstrations, manage contracts, and work cross-functionally to ensure customers receive timely, accurate and professional support. The role is hybrid (after training) and comes with excellent benefits including private healthcare and quarterly bonuses, plus free parking. Hours are 8am- 4pm or 9.30am-5.30pm on a rota basis. Key Responsibilities Coordinate product demonstrations with the sales and service teams Organise transport of equipment to and from demo sites Manage demo fleet administration through Navision Create lending orders, add calendar entries, and confirm dates Order external demo equipment and manage stock adjustments on return Maintain min/max levels for demo and marketing consumables Handle and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally Provide excellent communication and liaison with internal and external customers Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders as required Process and administer customer maintenance contracts, including renewal quotation Provide cover for calls, order processing, and general activities when needed Skills and Experience A-Levels or equivalent (Maths, English, Sciences). Strong IT skills - intermediate Excel and Word Experience in a customer-facing or customer service role Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail Benefits 22 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare Quarterly bonuses up to £1,500 per quarter Hybrid working after training On-site parking Supportive manager and a small welcoming team Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days. As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Our client based in Langley, a specialist medical technology business, is looking for an experienced Customer Service Executive to join them. In this role the successful candidate will play a vital part in maintaining smooth operations, supporting business activities, and delivering excellent customer service. You'll coordinate demonstrations, manage contracts, and work cross-functionally to ensure customers receive timely, accurate and professional support. The role is hybrid (after training) and comes with excellent benefits including private healthcare and quarterly bonuses, plus free parking. Hours are 8am- 4pm or 9.30am-5.30pm on a rota basis. Key Responsibilities Coordinate product demonstrations with the sales and service teams Organise transport of equipment to and from demo sites Manage demo fleet administration through Navision Create lending orders, add calendar entries, and confirm dates Order external demo equipment and manage stock adjustments on return Maintain min/max levels for demo and marketing consumables Handle and resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally Provide excellent communication and liaison with internal and external customers Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders as required Process and administer customer maintenance contracts, including renewal quotation Provide cover for calls, order processing, and general activities when needed Skills and Experience A-Levels or equivalent (Maths, English, Sciences). Strong IT skills - intermediate Excel and Word Experience in a customer-facing or customer service role Excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail Benefits 22 days holiday + bank holidays Private healthcare Quarterly bonuses up to £1,500 per quarter Hybrid working after training On-site parking Supportive manager and a small welcoming team Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days. As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
Methodist Chapel Aid Ltd (MCA) is a long established bank specialising in lending to churches and associated organisations across the UK. As we enter a period of planned growth in both lending and deposits, we are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will also serve as Company Secretary and act as deputy to the Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a small, regulated financial institution with a strong mission-driven purpose. What the role offers You will hold SMF2 responsibility and lead MCA s financial strategy, ensure robust governance, and oversee the organisation s financial operations. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Board and Chief Executive to support sustainable growth, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen our financial systems and controls. The role combines strategic influence with hands on responsibility - ideal for someone who thrives in a small, collaborative environment. Key responsibilities Operational Duties: Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Company, including financial processes, monthly and year-end accounts, staff supervision, Board reporting and support for key governance committees. Regulatory Compliance : Ensure the Company meets all PRA, FCA, HMRC and other regulatory requirements, including the preparation of regulatory returns and documentation. Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership including budgeting, forecasting, capital and liquidity planning, financial reporting, and assessment of loan applications. Company Secretary Duties : Support the Board in fulfilling its governance and statutory responsibilities, including maintaining statutory records and advising on governance best practice. Further details of the responsibilities and requirements of the role are set out in the Job Description and Personal Specification available with this advert. Essential experience and attributes Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a regulated financial services environment. Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits. Ability to operate effectively in a small organisation with hands on responsibilities. Experience advising Boards and supporting governance or Company Secretary functions. Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem solving skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly. Commitment to good governance. Adaptable, collaborative and comfortable balancing strategic and operational work. Desirable experience Background in banking, mutual organisations, church or charity finance. Strong understanding of PRA/FCA regulatory frameworks and prudential requirements. Knowledge of mission based or niche lending sectors, particularly lending to churches. Experience acting as deputy to a Chief Executive or contributing to strategic planning. Practical details Full time, based on site at our York office. Occasional travel for meetings, regulatory engagement or sector events. As part of a small team, flexibility and willingness to support colleagues across functions is essential. We are only able to consider applicants from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Timeline Closing date: 1 May 2026 Interview date: 4 June 2026 (planned) in person, in York
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Methodist Chapel Aid Ltd (MCA) is a long established bank specialising in lending to churches and associated organisations across the UK. As we enter a period of planned growth in both lending and deposits, we are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will also serve as Company Secretary and act as deputy to the Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a small, regulated financial institution with a strong mission-driven purpose. What the role offers You will hold SMF2 responsibility and lead MCA s financial strategy, ensure robust governance, and oversee the organisation s financial operations. As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Board and Chief Executive to support sustainable growth, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen our financial systems and controls. The role combines strategic influence with hands on responsibility - ideal for someone who thrives in a small, collaborative environment. Key responsibilities Operational Duties: Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the Company, including financial processes, monthly and year-end accounts, staff supervision, Board reporting and support for key governance committees. Regulatory Compliance : Ensure the Company meets all PRA, FCA, HMRC and other regulatory requirements, including the preparation of regulatory returns and documentation. Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership including budgeting, forecasting, capital and liquidity planning, financial reporting, and assessment of loan applications. Company Secretary Duties : Support the Board in fulfilling its governance and statutory responsibilities, including maintaining statutory records and advising on governance best practice. Further details of the responsibilities and requirements of the role are set out in the Job Description and Personal Specification available with this advert. Essential experience and attributes Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Senior finance leadership experience, ideally within a regulated financial services environment. Experience preparing statutory accounts and managing external audits. Ability to operate effectively in a small organisation with hands on responsibilities. Experience advising Boards and supporting governance or Company Secretary functions. Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem solving skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly. Commitment to good governance. Adaptable, collaborative and comfortable balancing strategic and operational work. Desirable experience Background in banking, mutual organisations, church or charity finance. Strong understanding of PRA/FCA regulatory frameworks and prudential requirements. Knowledge of mission based or niche lending sectors, particularly lending to churches. Experience acting as deputy to a Chief Executive or contributing to strategic planning. Practical details Full time, based on site at our York office. Occasional travel for meetings, regulatory engagement or sector events. As part of a small team, flexibility and willingness to support colleagues across functions is essential. We are only able to consider applicants from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. Timeline Closing date: 1 May 2026 Interview date: 4 June 2026 (planned) in person, in York
Location: London Salary: Up to £75,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Work Pattern: 4 days in office, 1 day from home. About the Opportunity Join a leading global financial services group's, where you'll play a crucial role in managing a diverse portfolio of debt investments click apply for full job details
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Location: London Salary: Up to £75,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Work Pattern: 4 days in office, 1 day from home. About the Opportunity Join a leading global financial services group's, where you'll play a crucial role in managing a diverse portfolio of debt investments click apply for full job details
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . VP, Social Media Acceleration is a critical leadership role responsible for designing the systems and processes that power a world-class, future-ready social ecosystem. Serving as the right hand and strategic operator to the VP of Global Social, this leader is part operational architect, part strategic connector, and part culture carrier. You will ensure our global social strategy is aligned, execution is accountable, and operations run with clarity, speed, and impact-scaling social media excellence across markets, unlocking innovation, and enabling teams to deliver culturally resonant, business-driving content at global scale. Key Responsibilities Global Social Media Strategy & Execution Partner with the VP of Global Social Media to translate high-level vision into actionable strategies, playbooks, and market-level execution plans. Lead global social operating rhythms-business reviews, leadership meetings, launch readiness, and annual planning-to ensure priorities are clear, tracked, and delivered. Drive the integration of paid, organic, influencer, UGC, and social commerce into a unified, high-performing social acceleration model. Operational Integration Across Regions Serve as the connective tissue between global leadership and regional/local teams, ensuring information, priorities, and accountability flow seamlessly. Oversee the operational alignment of creative, media, influencer, analytics, and brand partners to enable market success. Identify and close organizational gaps that slow execution or create ambiguity, ensuring speed to market and impact. Content Engine & Creative Enablement Lead the development and scaling of a global content engine that delivers high-quality creative across always-on, campaign, and product launch moments. Ensure global assets are adaptable for local markets while maintaining brand consistency and cultural relevance. Champion innovation in creative formats, storytelling, and the integration of influencer and creator content into our media ecosystem. Technology, Tools & Insights Oversee the global social media tech stack-including publishing, listening, analytics, content management, and advocacy tools. Drive the selection, integration, and optimization of platforms to improve speed, collaboration, and performance measurement. Leverage real-time insights to optimize creative, media, and audience targeting for maximum impact. Performance, Governance & Risk Management Establish and track KPIs for social performance globally, ensuring results are communicated clearly to leadership. Safeguard brand reputation through proactive governance, compliance with platform policies, and readiness for issues or crises. Enable data-driven decision-making through consistent reporting and actionable insights. Team Leadership & Capability Building Define and manage global social resourcing-balancing centralized, regional, in-house, and agency support models. Build global social fluency across the organization through training, playbooks, and market enablement programs. Foster a high-performance culture that champions creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration across all social teams and partners. Qualifications 12+ years in social media, digital marketing, or brand leadership roles, with significant global and operational experience. Proven success driving execution in matrixed, multinational environments. Deep expertise across the full social ecosystem-paid, organic, influencer, commerce, and emerging technologies. Strong operational leadership skills, with the ability to bring structure to complexity and align cross-functional stakeholders. Experience managing large-scale creative, media, and influencer initiatives with measurable business outcomes. Exceptional communication skills and executive presence. Impact of the Role This role is the engine behind SharkNinja's ability to scale and accelerate its social media presence globally. By connecting strategy to execution, integrating global and local teams, and embedding operational excellence, the VP, Global Social Media Acceleration will ensure our brand shows up with speed, cultural relevance, and impact-everywhere our consumers are. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice . For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice . For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
About Us SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world . VP, Social Media Acceleration is a critical leadership role responsible for designing the systems and processes that power a world-class, future-ready social ecosystem. Serving as the right hand and strategic operator to the VP of Global Social, this leader is part operational architect, part strategic connector, and part culture carrier. You will ensure our global social strategy is aligned, execution is accountable, and operations run with clarity, speed, and impact-scaling social media excellence across markets, unlocking innovation, and enabling teams to deliver culturally resonant, business-driving content at global scale. Key Responsibilities Global Social Media Strategy & Execution Partner with the VP of Global Social Media to translate high-level vision into actionable strategies, playbooks, and market-level execution plans. Lead global social operating rhythms-business reviews, leadership meetings, launch readiness, and annual planning-to ensure priorities are clear, tracked, and delivered. Drive the integration of paid, organic, influencer, UGC, and social commerce into a unified, high-performing social acceleration model. Operational Integration Across Regions Serve as the connective tissue between global leadership and regional/local teams, ensuring information, priorities, and accountability flow seamlessly. Oversee the operational alignment of creative, media, influencer, analytics, and brand partners to enable market success. Identify and close organizational gaps that slow execution or create ambiguity, ensuring speed to market and impact. Content Engine & Creative Enablement Lead the development and scaling of a global content engine that delivers high-quality creative across always-on, campaign, and product launch moments. Ensure global assets are adaptable for local markets while maintaining brand consistency and cultural relevance. Champion innovation in creative formats, storytelling, and the integration of influencer and creator content into our media ecosystem. Technology, Tools & Insights Oversee the global social media tech stack-including publishing, listening, analytics, content management, and advocacy tools. Drive the selection, integration, and optimization of platforms to improve speed, collaboration, and performance measurement. Leverage real-time insights to optimize creative, media, and audience targeting for maximum impact. Performance, Governance & Risk Management Establish and track KPIs for social performance globally, ensuring results are communicated clearly to leadership. Safeguard brand reputation through proactive governance, compliance with platform policies, and readiness for issues or crises. Enable data-driven decision-making through consistent reporting and actionable insights. Team Leadership & Capability Building Define and manage global social resourcing-balancing centralized, regional, in-house, and agency support models. Build global social fluency across the organization through training, playbooks, and market enablement programs. Foster a high-performance culture that champions creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration across all social teams and partners. Qualifications 12+ years in social media, digital marketing, or brand leadership roles, with significant global and operational experience. Proven success driving execution in matrixed, multinational environments. Deep expertise across the full social ecosystem-paid, organic, influencer, commerce, and emerging technologies. Strong operational leadership skills, with the ability to bring structure to complexity and align cross-functional stakeholders. Experience managing large-scale creative, media, and influencer initiatives with measurable business outcomes. Exceptional communication skills and executive presence. Impact of the Role This role is the engine behind SharkNinja's ability to scale and accelerate its social media presence globally. By connecting strategy to execution, integrating global and local teams, and embedding operational excellence, the VP, Global Social Media Acceleration will ensure our brand shows up with speed, cultural relevance, and impact-everywhere our consumers are. Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won't just launch products- we'll disrupt entire markets. At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice . For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice . For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at
Location: London Salary: Up to £75,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Work Pattern: 4 days in office, 1 day from home. About the Opportunity Join a leading global financial services group's, where you'll play a crucial role in managing a diverse portfolio of debt investments click apply for full job details
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Location: London Salary: Up to £75,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Work Pattern: 4 days in office, 1 day from home. About the Opportunity Join a leading global financial services group's, where you'll play a crucial role in managing a diverse portfolio of debt investments click apply for full job details
Location: London Salary: Up to £75,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Work Pattern: 4 days in office, 1 day from home. About the Opportunity Join a leading global financial services group's, where you'll play a crucial role in managing a diverse portfolio of debt investments click apply for full job details
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Location: London Salary: Up to £75,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Work Pattern: 4 days in office, 1 day from home. About the Opportunity Join a leading global financial services group's, where you'll play a crucial role in managing a diverse portfolio of debt investments click apply for full job details
