Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Associate Director within the growing Advisory team in BDO's International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department, you will play a senior leadership role in securing and delivering evaluation and value for money audit assignments. You will lead and develop teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts, ensuring high quality delivery across complex international engagements. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development activity and work closely with IIDA leadership to support the continued growth of the practice. You will work on assignments for a wide range of international donor organisations across the globe, including UN bodies, multilateral development banks, EU institutions, government development agencies and charitable foundations. Through this work, you will help clients improve performance and accountability, supporting positive economic, social and political outcomes in countries worldwide. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of our clients' affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Overview As an Associate Director within the growing Advisory team in BDO's International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) department, you will play a senior leadership role in securing and delivering evaluation and value for money audit assignments. You will lead and develop teams of junior managers, consultants and analysts, ensuring high quality delivery across complex international engagements. Alongside delivery, you will contribute to business development activity and work closely with IIDA leadership to support the continued growth of the practice. You will work on assignments for a wide range of international donor organisations across the globe, including UN bodies, multilateral development banks, EU institutions, government development agencies and charitable foundations. Through this work, you will help clients improve performance and accountability, supporting positive economic, social and political outcomes in countries worldwide. You'll be someone with: Strong written and spoken English skills, and an ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and constructive manner. A higher degree or professional qualification in public policy/finance, climate finance, international development, economics or operational research. Demonstrable experience of delivering OECD/DAC-based evaluations, value for money audits / assessments and/or organisational reviews. A genuine interest in international development and working in a multi-cultural context. Demonstrable business development success & experience of managing teams of 3-7 people, and projects lasting from 1 to 24 months. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across the UK thousands of unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Senior Team Leader/Office Manager in Twickenham £45K Office Based 80% of the role includes coordinating travel arrangements and 20% other Office Manager duties. Salary: Up to £45k + Generous Benefits Package Location: Twickenham, on-site with parking Hours: 9am to 5pm Start Date: ASAP, Ideally Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to join a company best known to have "great people," a "friendly team," and a "customer centric attitude!" Our client is on the hunt for a professional Senior Team Leader to support the executive leadership team in Twickenham. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of operations while contributing to the smooth running of the European offices! About the Role As a Senior Team leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our leadership team. Your responsibilities will blend high-level support with essential office management and travel coordination across Europe. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy juggling multiple tasks, this position is perfect for you! Key Responsibilities Provide high level administrative support to senior executives, managing calendars, organising and booking travel and accommodation, coordinating meetings, and overseeing inboxes. Prepare, edit, and organise various documents, including reports and presentations. Coordinate internal and external meetings, from board meetings to leadership offsites, ensuring all logistics are seamlessly handled. Take detailed minutes and follow up on action items, which may involve travel to offices across Europe. Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of executives. Support project tracking, reporting, and conduct ad hoc research as required. Office Management Duties Oversee daily office operations and maintain office cleanliness. Manage office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships. Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and coordinate facility needs. Assist with onboarding new employees, including desk set up and access provisioning. Organise company events, team meetings, and social activities. Travel Management (Europe wide) Book and manage complex, multi leg travel itineraries for executives and team members across Europe. Coordinate flights, trains, hotels, car rentals, and visa arrangements as needed. Maintain a central travel calendar and ensure alignment with business priorities. Monitor travel budgets, ensuring compliance with company travel policies. Act as the point of contact for travel related issues, changes, or emergencies. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Team Leader, Office Manager, or a similar role. Strong organisational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint). Experience managing travel logistics across multiple countries and time zones. Ability to work independently, handle confidential information, and exercise sound judgement. Experience in a multinational or pan European business environment is a plus. What We Offer A dynamic and collaborative work environment. Opportunities to work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact. Competitive salary and benefits package. Exposure to international operations and travel coordination. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our client's success, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become a key player in a thriving organisation! Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Senior Team Leader/Office Manager in Twickenham £45K Office Based 80% of the role includes coordinating travel arrangements and 20% other Office Manager duties. Salary: Up to £45k + Generous Benefits Package Location: Twickenham, on-site with parking Hours: 9am to 5pm Start Date: ASAP, Ideally Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to join a company best known to have "great people," a "friendly team," and a "customer centric attitude!" Our client is on the hunt for a professional Senior Team Leader to support the executive leadership team in Twickenham. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of operations while contributing to the smooth running of the European offices! About the Role As a Senior Team leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our leadership team. Your responsibilities will blend high-level support with essential office management and travel coordination across Europe. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and enjoy juggling multiple tasks, this position is perfect for you! Key Responsibilities Provide high level administrative support to senior executives, managing calendars, organising and booking travel and accommodation, coordinating meetings, and overseeing inboxes. Prepare, edit, and organise various documents, including reports and presentations. Coordinate internal and external meetings, from board meetings to leadership offsites, ensuring all logistics are seamlessly handled. Take detailed minutes and follow up on action items, which may involve travel to offices across Europe. Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on behalf of executives. Support project tracking, reporting, and conduct ad hoc research as required. Office Management Duties Oversee daily office operations and maintain office cleanliness. Manage office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships. Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and coordinate facility needs. Assist with onboarding new employees, including desk set up and access provisioning. Organise company events, team meetings, and social activities. Travel Management (Europe wide) Book and manage complex, multi leg travel itineraries for executives and team members across Europe. Coordinate flights, trains, hotels, car rentals, and visa arrangements as needed. Maintain a central travel calendar and ensure alignment with business priorities. Monitor travel budgets, ensuring compliance with company travel policies. Act as the point of contact for travel related issues, changes, or emergencies. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Team Leader, Office Manager, or a similar role. Strong organisational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint). Experience managing travel logistics across multiple countries and time zones. Ability to work independently, handle confidential information, and exercise sound judgement. Experience in a multinational or pan European business environment is a plus. What We Offer A dynamic and collaborative work environment. Opportunities to work closely with senior leadership and make a meaningful impact. Competitive salary and benefits package. Exposure to international operations and travel coordination. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our client's success, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become a key player in a thriving organisation! Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Overview CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, the company is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. Role Description Senior Digital Performance Marketing Manager, ONTHEMARKET - London Join our fast paced marketing team in a senior role where you'll work with multimillion pound budgets to drive key digital performance goals. We're looking for an experienced, data driven performance marketer with a problem solving mindset and a passion for leveraging digital solutions across the board. You'll be laser focused on performance metrics, with cost per lead and cost per visit as your north stars, and will be hands on across the full digital ecosystem, including PPC, Display, Performance Max, Retargeting, Prospecting, and more. Responsibilities Create and deliver effective paid marketing strategies to meet budgets and goals. Optimize campaigns to improve performance across search, programmatic, and social channels. Produce regular reports with key stats, campaign analysis, and actionable takeaways. Hands on management of paid campaigns to drive lead generation. Oversee management of social media and retargeting campaigns. Monitor ad performance, adjust targeting, budgets, and creatives based on objectives and metrics. Implement conversion rate optimisation strategies. Utilize data analytics to inform decisions and measure marketing initiatives. Conduct keyword research, ad copywriting, and ad group structuring to maximise relevance. Implement A/B testing methodologies for creative, landing pages, and placements to optimize CTR, conversion rates, and ROAS. Monitor performance metrics such as CPC, CPA, conversion rates, impression share, quality score, and ad position. Plan and optimize budgets regularly to achieve company targets. Lead other digital focused projects and initiatives as required. Manage, coach, and develop three marketing executives. Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Proven experience managing end to end paid media campaigns across platforms (Google, Bing Ads, Meta Ads, etc.). Hands on experience in campaign setup, optimisation, budget management, bid strategies, and performance tracking. Comprehensive understanding of digital marketing principles, paid social media, PPC, SEM, display advertising, remarketing, and CRO. Knowledge of SEO principles and integration of PPC and SEO strategies. Proficiency in analytics tools (Google Analytics, Google, Bing Ads, Meta Insights) and data visualization tools. Ability to derive actionable insights from data analysis and identify optimisation opportunities. Strong copywriting skills for ad copy, headlines, descriptions, and extensions. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams. Benefits Full private medical cover, dental cover, Life Assurance and member rewards. 28 days annual leave plus events and family perks. Competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced parental leave. Culture of collaboration and innovation in iconic locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Overview CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, the company is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. Role Description Senior Digital Performance Marketing Manager, ONTHEMARKET - London Join our fast paced marketing team in a senior role where you'll work with multimillion pound budgets to drive key digital performance goals. We're looking for an experienced, data driven performance marketer with a problem solving mindset and a passion for leveraging digital solutions across the board. You'll be laser focused on performance metrics, with cost per lead and cost per visit as your north stars, and will be hands on across the full digital ecosystem, including PPC, Display, Performance Max, Retargeting, Prospecting, and more. Responsibilities Create and deliver effective paid marketing strategies to meet budgets and goals. Optimize campaigns to improve performance across search, programmatic, and social channels. Produce regular reports with key stats, campaign analysis, and actionable takeaways. Hands on management of paid campaigns to drive lead generation. Oversee management of social media and retargeting campaigns. Monitor ad performance, adjust targeting, budgets, and creatives based on objectives and metrics. Implement conversion rate optimisation strategies. Utilize data analytics to inform decisions and measure marketing initiatives. Conduct keyword research, ad copywriting, and ad group structuring to maximise relevance. Implement A/B testing methodologies for creative, landing pages, and placements to optimize CTR, conversion rates, and ROAS. Monitor performance metrics such as CPC, CPA, conversion rates, impression share, quality score, and ad position. Plan and optimize budgets regularly to achieve company targets. Lead other digital focused projects and initiatives as required. Manage, coach, and develop three marketing executives. Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Proven experience managing end to end paid media campaigns across platforms (Google, Bing Ads, Meta Ads, etc.). Hands on experience in campaign setup, optimisation, budget management, bid strategies, and performance tracking. Comprehensive understanding of digital marketing principles, paid social media, PPC, SEM, display advertising, remarketing, and CRO. Knowledge of SEO principles and integration of PPC and SEO strategies. Proficiency in analytics tools (Google Analytics, Google, Bing Ads, Meta Insights) and data visualization tools. Ability to derive actionable insights from data analysis and identify optimisation opportunities. Strong copywriting skills for ad copy, headlines, descriptions, and extensions. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams. Benefits Full private medical cover, dental cover, Life Assurance and member rewards. 28 days annual leave plus events and family perks. Competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced parental leave. Culture of collaboration and innovation in iconic locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Make Your Mark at Ipsos Global Head of Syndicated Products - Audience Measurement Ipsos is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Global Head of Syndicated Products. As the Global Product Owner, you will be primarily responsible for helping to shape the long term vision and strategic roadmap for our syndicated offers. This is a high impact leadership role responsible for the growth, and evolution of our entire syndicated product portfolio. As a "builder" and a "strategist," you will turn commercial white spaces into monetizable data products. You will lead through influence in a matrix environment, ensuring that our syndicated offers meet the changing needs of media owners, agencies, and global brands. What is in it for you? This opportunity provides you with a platform to: You will play a pivotal role in setting a Product Portfolio Strategy & Vision Influence new product development Drive growth opportunities across Ipsos - commercial growth and P&L influence Lead and inspire indirect teams across Research, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to execute the product roadmap effectively. Act as the primary global advocate for Ipsos's syndicated capabilities The Role This role sits in Ipsos' global audience measurement within syndicated services. Ipsos Global Influentials (IGI) is the comprehensive survey to understand the motivations and desires of decision makers, big spenders and trendsetters who shape the world. Targeting adults in households in the top 20% of income and business leaders in 40+ markets, IGI tracks media usage, wealth, business decisions, personal spending, and attitudes across various product categories. Continuous tracking enables you to grasp and react to the moments that matter. From understanding life changes to emerging global trends, IGI provides a rich, agile and actionable solution that enables you to convince hard to reach audiences on why they need your brand. Key Responsibilities: Product Portfolio Strategy & Vision - Portfolio Oversight Provide strategic guidance and oversight for existing syndicated offers (IGI, GameTrack, StatEx) ensuring their growth and product development in line with changing market needs Long Term Roadmap: Develop and articulate a compelling long term vision for the global syndicated business, ensuring all products align with the company's broader business objectives. New Product Development (NPD): Lead the end to end process of identifying, packaging, and monetizing new data driven products to expand our market footprint. Commercial Growth & P&L Influence Revenue Strategy: Partner with Global Commercial leads to manage and identify new clients to drive revenue growth across the portfolio. Matrix P&L Management: While not having direct P&L ownership, you will be responsible for the global commercial success of the products, influencing regional leaders to hit growth targets. Monetization & Activation: Innovate how independent datasets are used by media owners and brands for both insights and activation, ensuring maximum ROI for clients. Matrix Leadership & Operations Cross Functional Orchestration: Lead and inspire indirect teams across Research, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to execute the product roadmap effectively. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, internal country managers, and external industry partners. Product Evangelism: Act as the primary global advocate for Ipsos's syndicated capabilities, communicating their value to technical teams and C suite executives alike. About you: This role requires a passionate visionary business leader. We are seeking someone with: Expertise in Syndicated Data: Required experience in media/advertising and a mastery of how syndicated datasets are utilized by the industry. Mastery of Matrix Environments: Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority, fostering collaboration across diverse, global teams. Data Driven Decision Making: An analytical mindset capable of synthesizing complex research data and financial metrics into actionable business plans. Proven Strategic Builder: Extensive experience developing and executing successful business strategies, specifically in launching and scaling new products. Commercial & Financial Acumen: A deep understanding of business drivers, financial concepts, and the ability to capitalize on commercial opportunities in a global market. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range of health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities. We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week. We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Make Your Mark at Ipsos Global Head of Syndicated Products - Audience Measurement Ipsos is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Global Head of Syndicated Products. As the Global Product Owner, you will be primarily responsible for helping to shape the long term vision and strategic roadmap for our syndicated offers. This is a high impact leadership role responsible for the growth, and evolution of our entire syndicated product portfolio. As a "builder" and a "strategist," you will turn commercial white spaces into monetizable data products. You will lead through influence in a matrix environment, ensuring that our syndicated offers meet the changing needs of media owners, agencies, and global brands. What is in it for you? This opportunity provides you with a platform to: You will play a pivotal role in setting a Product Portfolio Strategy & Vision Influence new product development Drive growth opportunities across Ipsos - commercial growth and P&L influence Lead and inspire indirect teams across Research, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to execute the product roadmap effectively. Act as the primary global advocate for Ipsos's syndicated capabilities The Role This role sits in Ipsos' global audience measurement within syndicated services. Ipsos Global Influentials (IGI) is the comprehensive survey to understand the motivations and desires of decision makers, big spenders and trendsetters who shape the world. Targeting adults in households in the top 20% of income and business leaders in 40+ markets, IGI tracks media usage, wealth, business decisions, personal spending, and attitudes across various product categories. Continuous tracking enables you to grasp and react to the moments that matter. From understanding life changes to emerging global trends, IGI provides a rich, agile and actionable solution that enables you to convince hard to reach audiences on why they need your brand. Key Responsibilities: Product Portfolio Strategy & Vision - Portfolio Oversight Provide strategic guidance and oversight for existing syndicated offers (IGI, GameTrack, StatEx) ensuring their growth and product development in line with changing market needs Long Term Roadmap: Develop and articulate a compelling long term vision for the global syndicated business, ensuring all products align with the company's broader business objectives. New Product Development (NPD): Lead the end to end process of identifying, packaging, and monetizing new data driven products to expand our market footprint. Commercial Growth & P&L Influence Revenue Strategy: Partner with Global Commercial leads to manage and identify new clients to drive revenue growth across the portfolio. Matrix P&L Management: While not having direct P&L ownership, you will be responsible for the global commercial success of the products, influencing regional leaders to hit growth targets. Monetization & Activation: Innovate how independent datasets are used by media owners and brands for both insights and activation, ensuring maximum ROI for clients. Matrix Leadership & Operations Cross Functional Orchestration: Lead and inspire indirect teams across Research, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to execute the product roadmap effectively. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, internal country managers, and external industry partners. Product Evangelism: Act as the primary global advocate for Ipsos's syndicated capabilities, communicating their value to technical teams and C suite executives alike. About you: This role requires a passionate visionary business leader. We are seeking someone with: Expertise in Syndicated Data: Required experience in media/advertising and a mastery of how syndicated datasets are utilized by the industry. Mastery of Matrix Environments: Demonstrated ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority, fostering collaboration across diverse, global teams. Data Driven Decision Making: An analytical mindset capable of synthesizing complex research data and financial metrics into actionable business plans. Proven Strategic Builder: Extensive experience developing and executing successful business strategies, specifically in launching and scaling new products. Commercial & Financial Acumen: A deep understanding of business drivers, financial concepts, and the ability to capitalize on commercial opportunities in a global market. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range of health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities. We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week. We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies-from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups-use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team Stripe's Customer Success Managers are ultimately responsible for the complete post-sales lifecycle of a Stripe user, and through your partnership, users will derive maximum value from their investments, leading to project success, retention, and renewal. Few roles provide such a direct impact on the growth of the company. What you'll do You will become a trusted advisor to these customers, will deeply understand their business and their needs, and help them maximize the value they get from Stripe. This role involves working closely with the user account team, senior executives and engaging in product, payments, and technical conversations at multiple levels of the organization. You will be the user's internal advocate, helping ensure an excellent Stripe experience, and gathering feedback on ways that Stripe can build the next generation of user-focused solutions. You will love this job if you are a natural relationship and business builder. Responsibilities Lead the post sale engagement, retention, and growth of your customers, partnering closely with the Account Executive Support expansion of your accounts - identify opportunities, drive business outcomes, ensure customers are successful in partnership with the account team Build and foster relationships with senior executives in business, product, engineering, finance, and IT in partnership with the Account Executive and team Evangelize Stripe customer success stories and customer success systems and processes Articulate and drive customer use cases, customer value and expansion while maintaining trusted customer advisor status Serve as a trusted payments and commerce advisor to the customer and educate them on the use and benefits of our products and our industry Aligned with the account team, perform business reviews to align on business priorities, Stripe product roadmap, review services satisfaction, share usage patterns or insights, surface issues, provide guidance on how to optimize the value from Stripe, and identify product expansion opportunities. Advocate for the customer to internal stakeholders. Share customer feedback and insights to Product Management, Engineering, Support, Marketing, and Sales on the innovation and improvement needed to optimize the Stripe user experience Drive overall account health including payments performance, cost optimization, product adoption, usage velocity, account renewals and growth, referrals, and customer satisfaction Who you are We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements 8+ years of experience in a client facing role ideally customer success, managing relationships with large, global, and complex organizations, preferably working with a technical product Strong analytical skills and operating rigor Strong executive presence and presentation skills, particularly for in person meetings with multiple stakeholders History of success as a consultant, pre sales, technical account management, or equivalent Experience building comprehensive account plans Proven track record of achieving targets and goals, preferably in a sales setting Track record of managing large, complex projects and/or programs Experience handling difficult customers or situations and can demonstrate resolutions Must work within a team environment with sales and services peers Ability to navigate data and people to find answers A strong understanding of our business and products, and an ability to research/self starter Preferred qualifications Sophisticated business sense and understanding of underlying drivers and strategy of our user's businesses Track record of leading technical conversations and persuading others to take action based on requirements and value provided by solutions Willingness to tackle things on your own A capability to work well with a wide range of people, both internally and externally The motivation and flexibility to work well in a high growth environment where things change quickly The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is £127,100 - £190,700. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role's On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant's location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends. Office locations: London Team: Customer Success Job type: Full time
May 02, 2026
Full time
Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies-from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups-use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team Stripe's Customer Success Managers are ultimately responsible for the complete post-sales lifecycle of a Stripe user, and through your partnership, users will derive maximum value from their investments, leading to project success, retention, and renewal. Few roles provide such a direct impact on the growth of the company. What you'll do You will become a trusted advisor to these customers, will deeply understand their business and their needs, and help them maximize the value they get from Stripe. This role involves working closely with the user account team, senior executives and engaging in product, payments, and technical conversations at multiple levels of the organization. You will be the user's internal advocate, helping ensure an excellent Stripe experience, and gathering feedback on ways that Stripe can build the next generation of user-focused solutions. You will love this job if you are a natural relationship and business builder. Responsibilities Lead the post sale engagement, retention, and growth of your customers, partnering closely with the Account Executive Support expansion of your accounts - identify opportunities, drive business outcomes, ensure customers are successful in partnership with the account team Build and foster relationships with senior executives in business, product, engineering, finance, and IT in partnership with the Account Executive and team Evangelize Stripe customer success stories and customer success systems and processes Articulate and drive customer use cases, customer value and expansion while maintaining trusted customer advisor status Serve as a trusted payments and commerce advisor to the customer and educate them on the use and benefits of our products and our industry Aligned with the account team, perform business reviews to align on business priorities, Stripe product roadmap, review services satisfaction, share usage patterns or insights, surface issues, provide guidance on how to optimize the value from Stripe, and identify product expansion opportunities. Advocate for the customer to internal stakeholders. Share customer feedback and insights to Product Management, Engineering, Support, Marketing, and Sales on the innovation and improvement needed to optimize the Stripe user experience Drive overall account health including payments performance, cost optimization, product adoption, usage velocity, account renewals and growth, referrals, and customer satisfaction Who you are We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements 8+ years of experience in a client facing role ideally customer success, managing relationships with large, global, and complex organizations, preferably working with a technical product Strong analytical skills and operating rigor Strong executive presence and presentation skills, particularly for in person meetings with multiple stakeholders History of success as a consultant, pre sales, technical account management, or equivalent Experience building comprehensive account plans Proven track record of achieving targets and goals, preferably in a sales setting Track record of managing large, complex projects and/or programs Experience handling difficult customers or situations and can demonstrate resolutions Must work within a team environment with sales and services peers Ability to navigate data and people to find answers A strong understanding of our business and products, and an ability to research/self starter Preferred qualifications Sophisticated business sense and understanding of underlying drivers and strategy of our user's businesses Track record of leading technical conversations and persuading others to take action based on requirements and value provided by solutions Willingness to tackle things on your own A capability to work well with a wide range of people, both internally and externally The motivation and flexibility to work well in a high growth environment where things change quickly The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is £127,100 - £190,700. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role's On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant's location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends. Office locations: London Team: Customer Success Job type: Full time
Senior Research Executive - Research Manager - qual/quant - pharma / medtech - £36-50k • 3 days a week in Buckinghamshire Join a fast-growing healthcare tech insights firm and lead end-to-end primary research across global markets. You'll design surveys, run interviews with senior healthcare stakeholders, analyse data, and turn findings into clear, evidence-based insight used by major tech and heal click apply for full job details
May 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Research Executive - Research Manager - qual/quant - pharma / medtech - £36-50k • 3 days a week in Buckinghamshire Join a fast-growing healthcare tech insights firm and lead end-to-end primary research across global markets. You'll design surveys, run interviews with senior healthcare stakeholders, analyse data, and turn findings into clear, evidence-based insight used by major tech and heal click apply for full job details
Who we are GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals. We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. The role In an uncertain and fast-moving world, GlobalData's mission is to help our clients to be more successful and innovative. The world's largest industries use our unique data, expert analysis, and innovative solutions. We thrive on uncertainty which is why recent global events have increased demand for our services, creating exciting new career opportunities within our Customer Success team. Are you motivated to help our clients understand what s going to happen in the future within their business? Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Are you passionate about team development and motivating to exceptional performance? If so, we want to make you part of GlobalData s success story. As a member of our EMEA Customer Success team, you will work in a growing, energised culture, surrounded by motivated and talented colleagues who support many of the region s top businesses every day. What you ll be doing Using your experience inside of the industry, you would be proactively building relationships with our clients over the phone to ensure they see the full value in our services and are getting the best return on their investment with us. Engage, delight and retain clients by supporting business and individual user challenges. Work cross-functionally with our research teams to answer our client s most pressing questions in a timely way. Lead internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as training sessions, documentation, or mentorship programs. Develop an in-depth knowledge of our products and an understanding of what s happening in the industry so that you can drive continuous client engagement. Proactively identify trends in customer needs and partner with Sales Executives and Account Managers to develop an understanding of what the client would like to achieve through our products and identify how we can help them do so. Ensure data integrity by updating records in our CRM system. Be the voice of the customer within our business and provide feedback to all other teams to drive continuous customer success. Begin contributing to thought leadership, such as blog posts, webinars, or industry panels. What we re looking for Bachelor's degree AND/OR 1-3 years work experience in a client support/service role. Goal orientated with a positive attitude towards KPIs and targets. Intellectual curiosity for business, people and culture, and a passion for problem-solving. Looks to learn from others and works well independently and within a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and have excellent attention to detail. Well defined prioritisation and organisational skills. Salesforce and Microsoft Office experience preferred. Previous experience in the consumer industry preferred but not required In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Who we are GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals. We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence. Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. The role In an uncertain and fast-moving world, GlobalData's mission is to help our clients to be more successful and innovative. The world's largest industries use our unique data, expert analysis, and innovative solutions. We thrive on uncertainty which is why recent global events have increased demand for our services, creating exciting new career opportunities within our Customer Success team. Are you motivated to help our clients understand what s going to happen in the future within their business? Are you interested in working in a fast-paced, innovative environment? Are you passionate about team development and motivating to exceptional performance? If so, we want to make you part of GlobalData s success story. As a member of our EMEA Customer Success team, you will work in a growing, energised culture, surrounded by motivated and talented colleagues who support many of the region s top businesses every day. What you ll be doing Using your experience inside of the industry, you would be proactively building relationships with our clients over the phone to ensure they see the full value in our services and are getting the best return on their investment with us. Engage, delight and retain clients by supporting business and individual user challenges. Work cross-functionally with our research teams to answer our client s most pressing questions in a timely way. Lead internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, such as training sessions, documentation, or mentorship programs. Develop an in-depth knowledge of our products and an understanding of what s happening in the industry so that you can drive continuous client engagement. Proactively identify trends in customer needs and partner with Sales Executives and Account Managers to develop an understanding of what the client would like to achieve through our products and identify how we can help them do so. Ensure data integrity by updating records in our CRM system. Be the voice of the customer within our business and provide feedback to all other teams to drive continuous customer success. Begin contributing to thought leadership, such as blog posts, webinars, or industry panels. What we re looking for Bachelor's degree AND/OR 1-3 years work experience in a client support/service role. Goal orientated with a positive attitude towards KPIs and targets. Intellectual curiosity for business, people and culture, and a passion for problem-solving. Looks to learn from others and works well independently and within a team. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and have excellent attention to detail. Well defined prioritisation and organisational skills. Salesforce and Microsoft Office experience preferred. Previous experience in the consumer industry preferred but not required In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Regulatory Affairs Manager, London, Permanent We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to focus on how Pay.UK works with its regulators across the UK payments landscape. This role suits an experienced regulatory or policy professional who wants clarity of scope, defined responsibilities, and meaningful work within a complex regulatory environment. You will work on live regulatory matters that relate directly to the operation and oversight of the UK retail payment systems. You will be trusted to manage specific regulatory relationships and deliver high quality regulatory submissions, supported by clear governance and experienced leadership. You will see how your work is used in practice, from shaping regulatory responses to supporting discussions with the Bank of England, PSR, FCA and CMA. This role sits within the Chief Policy and Engagement Office and works closely with colleagues across Pay.UK. You will have access to senior stakeholders, structured regulatory processes, and established forums for scrutiny and review. The focus is on clarity, evidence, and consistency, rather than volume or speed. Accountabilities Assess regulatory developments and expectations to identify implications for Pay.UK projects, programmes, and business operations. Prepare clear, well-evidenced submissions and responses to regulators, including explaining governance, assurance, and delivery approaches. Manage day-to-day engagement with allocated regulators, ensuring communications are accurate, timely, and aligned across Pay.UK. Provide regulatory advice to project and programme teams, helping them understand regulatory obligations and expectations. Identify and document regulatory risks and issues within assigned areas, and develop options to address them. Coordinate internal input from subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to form agreed regulatory positions. Research and analyse regulatory policy changes to support horizon scanning and forward planning. Support executive and board level discussions by preparing concise analysis and recommendations on regulatory matters. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Experience working in a regulated environment in the UK, with direct responsibility for regulatory engagement or policy development. Knowledge of the UK payments sector or wider financial services regulation, including economic, prudential, or competition regulation. Experience analysing regulatory requirements and translating them into clear advice or documented positions. Experience preparing written materials for regulators, senior management, or governance forums. Pay.UK Behaviours Listen to Find Win-Wins - Empathy, Listening and Understanding Influence with Courage- Influence, resolve Go Horizontal First - Cross Boundary Collaboration Take Ownership - Self Development Opportunity Mindset - Initiative Simplify - Achievement Orientation Inclusivity At Pay.UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyone's unique input. Who we are Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques - we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe, open, innovative and resilient. Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and institutions. In 2024, the UK's retail payment systems processed 11 billion transactions worth over £10 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit, Direct Debit, Faster Payments, and cheques, and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 9 million switches since it's launch in 2013. Every day, individuals and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries, pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy, with Pay.UK delivering robust payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide. 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Employee assistance programme Cycle to Work Scheme Season ticket loan Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week) Please note: Some of our benefits are only available to colleagues after meeting the requirements of the probationary period.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Regulatory Affairs Manager, London, Permanent We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to focus on how Pay.UK works with its regulators across the UK payments landscape. This role suits an experienced regulatory or policy professional who wants clarity of scope, defined responsibilities, and meaningful work within a complex regulatory environment. You will work on live regulatory matters that relate directly to the operation and oversight of the UK retail payment systems. You will be trusted to manage specific regulatory relationships and deliver high quality regulatory submissions, supported by clear governance and experienced leadership. You will see how your work is used in practice, from shaping regulatory responses to supporting discussions with the Bank of England, PSR, FCA and CMA. This role sits within the Chief Policy and Engagement Office and works closely with colleagues across Pay.UK. You will have access to senior stakeholders, structured regulatory processes, and established forums for scrutiny and review. The focus is on clarity, evidence, and consistency, rather than volume or speed. Accountabilities Assess regulatory developments and expectations to identify implications for Pay.UK projects, programmes, and business operations. Prepare clear, well-evidenced submissions and responses to regulators, including explaining governance, assurance, and delivery approaches. Manage day-to-day engagement with allocated regulators, ensuring communications are accurate, timely, and aligned across Pay.UK. Provide regulatory advice to project and programme teams, helping them understand regulatory obligations and expectations. Identify and document regulatory risks and issues within assigned areas, and develop options to address them. Coordinate internal input from subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to form agreed regulatory positions. Research and analyse regulatory policy changes to support horizon scanning and forward planning. Support executive and board level discussions by preparing concise analysis and recommendations on regulatory matters. Qualifications, Skills and Experience Experience working in a regulated environment in the UK, with direct responsibility for regulatory engagement or policy development. Knowledge of the UK payments sector or wider financial services regulation, including economic, prudential, or competition regulation. Experience analysing regulatory requirements and translating them into clear advice or documented positions. Experience preparing written materials for regulators, senior management, or governance forums. Pay.UK Behaviours Listen to Find Win-Wins - Empathy, Listening and Understanding Influence with Courage- Influence, resolve Go Horizontal First - Cross Boundary Collaboration Take Ownership - Self Development Opportunity Mindset - Initiative Simplify - Achievement Orientation Inclusivity At Pay.UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyone's unique input. Who we are Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques - we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe, open, innovative and resilient. Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and institutions. In 2024, the UK's retail payment systems processed 11 billion transactions worth over £10 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit, Direct Debit, Faster Payments, and cheques, and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 9 million switches since it's launch in 2013. Every day, individuals and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries, pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy, with Pay.UK delivering robust payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide. 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Employee assistance programme Cycle to Work Scheme Season ticket loan Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week) Please note: Some of our benefits are only available to colleagues after meeting the requirements of the probationary period.
Key Responsibilities Define and lead a comprehensive AI strategy for Janus Henderson, continuously refining it based on emerging technologies and business needs. Lead a team of data scientists and AI engineers to develop predictive models and AI solutions, guiding the model development life cycle from proof of concept to deployment. Establish and enforce an AI governance framework, including model validation, transparency, fairness, and compliance with emerging AI regulations. Encourage collaboration across business units, embedding AI solutions into processes and supporting integration with technology teams. Monitor industry trends, evaluate new AI techniques and fintech innovations, and lead pilot programs to assess ROI and advocate for strategic investments in data science capabilities. Required Qualifications Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative field. 10+ years of experience in data science or analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity, preferably in financial services or asset management. Deep expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling, hands on experience developing and deploying models (e.g., predictive models, NLP, time series forecasting) and managing model risk in a regulated environment. Solid understanding of asset management business, including investment products, portfolio management, performance analytics and regulatory compliance reporting. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex analytical findings to senior executives and to influence decision making. Preferred Experience Direct experience within an asset management analytics or quantitative research team. Hands on experience establishing governance processes for AI/ML and familiarity with EU AI Act, SEC guidance on model risk and ethical AI frameworks. Proficiency with advanced analytics libraries and tools used in finance, including quantitative finance libraries, time series databases and visualization platforms such as Tableau or Power BI. Published work, patents or conference presentations related to AI or data science in finance. Technical Skills Programming: Python (pandas, scikit learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch), R, SQL, Jupyter notebooks and version control (Git). Machine Learning: regression, classification, clustering, tree based models, neural networks, MLOps practices and model deployment. Data Platforms: relational and NoSQL databases, time series stores, cloud data services (AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Google BigQuery) and distributed computing frameworks. Analytics & BI: Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib/Plotly, Excel or similar tools for data storytelling. AI Ethics & Security: bias detection, explainability (LIME, SHAP), data anonymization, encryption and secure data enclaves. Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies Strategic vision for AI and analytics, communicating the vision to senior leaders. High ethical standards, advocating responsible AI and refusing use cases that pose undue risk. Exceptional storytelling ability, translating complex insights into plain language for non technical audiences. Collaborative influence across IT, investment, compliance and client teams. Mentorship, fostering continuous learning and recruiting top talent. Problem solving resilience, systematically addressing data quality, model performance and resource constraints. What to Expect When You Join Hybrid working with reasonable accommodations. Generous holiday policies and paid volunteer time. Professional development support, tuition reimbursement and continuing education. All inclusive diversity, equity and inclusion culture. Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services. Access to Headspace, ClassPass and other well being benefits. Unique employee events, including health challenges and evening socials. Supervisory Responsibilities Yes Potential for Growth Mentoring programs Leadership development Regular training sessions Career development services Continuing education courses Regulatory & Ethical Expectations You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm and abide by JHI policies applicable to your role, including adherence to the Investment Advisory Code of Ethics. Annual Bonus Opportunity Position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool, with individual awards based on company, department, team and personal performance. Benefits Summary Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, health and well being benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Equal Opportunity Statement Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Key Responsibilities Define and lead a comprehensive AI strategy for Janus Henderson, continuously refining it based on emerging technologies and business needs. Lead a team of data scientists and AI engineers to develop predictive models and AI solutions, guiding the model development life cycle from proof of concept to deployment. Establish and enforce an AI governance framework, including model validation, transparency, fairness, and compliance with emerging AI regulations. Encourage collaboration across business units, embedding AI solutions into processes and supporting integration with technology teams. Monitor industry trends, evaluate new AI techniques and fintech innovations, and lead pilot programs to assess ROI and advocate for strategic investments in data science capabilities. Required Qualifications Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative field. 10+ years of experience in data science or analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity, preferably in financial services or asset management. Deep expertise in machine learning and statistical modeling, hands on experience developing and deploying models (e.g., predictive models, NLP, time series forecasting) and managing model risk in a regulated environment. Solid understanding of asset management business, including investment products, portfolio management, performance analytics and regulatory compliance reporting. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex analytical findings to senior executives and to influence decision making. Preferred Experience Direct experience within an asset management analytics or quantitative research team. Hands on experience establishing governance processes for AI/ML and familiarity with EU AI Act, SEC guidance on model risk and ethical AI frameworks. Proficiency with advanced analytics libraries and tools used in finance, including quantitative finance libraries, time series databases and visualization platforms such as Tableau or Power BI. Published work, patents or conference presentations related to AI or data science in finance. Technical Skills Programming: Python (pandas, scikit learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch), R, SQL, Jupyter notebooks and version control (Git). Machine Learning: regression, classification, clustering, tree based models, neural networks, MLOps practices and model deployment. Data Platforms: relational and NoSQL databases, time series stores, cloud data services (AWS Redshift, Azure Synapse, Google BigQuery) and distributed computing frameworks. Analytics & BI: Tableau, Power BI, matplotlib/Plotly, Excel or similar tools for data storytelling. AI Ethics & Security: bias detection, explainability (LIME, SHAP), data anonymization, encryption and secure data enclaves. Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies Strategic vision for AI and analytics, communicating the vision to senior leaders. High ethical standards, advocating responsible AI and refusing use cases that pose undue risk. Exceptional storytelling ability, translating complex insights into plain language for non technical audiences. Collaborative influence across IT, investment, compliance and client teams. Mentorship, fostering continuous learning and recruiting top talent. Problem solving resilience, systematically addressing data quality, model performance and resource constraints. What to Expect When You Join Hybrid working with reasonable accommodations. Generous holiday policies and paid volunteer time. Professional development support, tuition reimbursement and continuing education. All inclusive diversity, equity and inclusion culture. Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services. Access to Headspace, ClassPass and other well being benefits. Unique employee events, including health challenges and evening socials. Supervisory Responsibilities Yes Potential for Growth Mentoring programs Leadership development Regular training sessions Career development services Continuing education courses Regulatory & Ethical Expectations You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm and abide by JHI policies applicable to your role, including adherence to the Investment Advisory Code of Ethics. Annual Bonus Opportunity Position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool, with individual awards based on company, department, team and personal performance. Benefits Summary Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, health and well being benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Equal Opportunity Statement Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.
Senior Digital Performance Marketing Manager, OnTheMarket - London Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. It is included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. CoStar Group is on a mission to digitise the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. The company has over 35 years of experience and continues to innovate to deliver a world class user experience through superior content, imagery, design and functionality. In December 2023, CoStar Group purchased OnTheMarket (OTM) with the intention of developing this established brand into the UK's number one residential property portal. Role Description Join our fast paced marketing team in a senior role where you'll work with multimillion pound budgets to drive key digital performance goals. Responsibilities Create and deliver effective paid marketing strategies working to budgets and goals. Optimise campaigns to improve performance across search, programmatic and social channels. Produce regular reports with key stats, campaign analysis and clear actionable takeaways. Hands on management of paid campaigns, to drive lead generation. Oversee the management of social media and retargeting campaigns. Monitor ad performance, adjust targeting parameters, budgets, and ad creatives based on campaign objectives and performance metrics. Implement strategies to optimise conversion rates. Utilise data analytics and metrics to measure and monitor the performance of marketing initiatives, making data driven decisions. Conduct keyword research, ad copywriting, ad group structuring, and ad extensions implementation to maximise campaign performance and relevance. Implement A/B testing methodologies for ad creatives, landing pages, and ad placements to optimise click through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Monitor campaign performance metrics such as CPC, CPA, conversion rates, impression share, quality score, and ad position. Plan and optimise budgets regularly to achieve company targets. Lead on other digital focused projects and initiatives as required by the business. Manage, coach and develop three marketing executives. Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Understands tracking and attribution methodologies for digital marketing. Proven experience managing end to end paid media campaigns across platforms such as Google, Bing Ads and social media advertising platforms (Meta Ads, etc.). Hands on experience with campaign setup, optimisation, budget management, bid strategies, and performance tracking for lead generation, conversion optimisation, and ROI driven results. Comprehensive understanding of digital marketing principles, strategies and tactics including paid social media, PPC advertising, SEM, display advertising, remarketing and CRO. Knowledge of SEO principles, keyword research and integration of PPC and SEO strategies for improved search visibility and performance. Proficiency in analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Bing Ads, Meta Insights and data visualisation tools to track, measure and analyse PPC campaign performance metrics, KPIs and ROI. Ability to derive actionable insights from data analysis, identify optimisation opportunities, and make data driven decisions to improve campaign performance and efficiency. Experience in conducting keyword research, keyword analysis and competitor analysis to identify high performing keywords, negative keywords and long tail keywords for paid media campaigns. Strong copywriting skills to create compelling ad copy, ad headlines, ad descriptions and ad extensions that drive clicks, conversions and engagement. Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify campaign performance issues, troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions for optimisation and ROI improvement. Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate paid media strategies, campaign performance insights and optimisation recommendations to stakeholders, marketing teams and senior management. Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams including marketing, sales, product owners, designers and developers to align campaigns with overall marketing initiatives and business objectives. Benefits Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation. Other perks include full private medical cover, dental cover, life assurance and member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and much more. Equal Employment Opportunity CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre employment substance abuse testing. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, including women, disabled and BAME candidates, and people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Senior Digital Performance Marketing Manager, OnTheMarket - London Job Description CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. It is included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. CoStar Group is on a mission to digitise the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. The company has over 35 years of experience and continues to innovate to deliver a world class user experience through superior content, imagery, design and functionality. In December 2023, CoStar Group purchased OnTheMarket (OTM) with the intention of developing this established brand into the UK's number one residential property portal. Role Description Join our fast paced marketing team in a senior role where you'll work with multimillion pound budgets to drive key digital performance goals. Responsibilities Create and deliver effective paid marketing strategies working to budgets and goals. Optimise campaigns to improve performance across search, programmatic and social channels. Produce regular reports with key stats, campaign analysis and clear actionable takeaways. Hands on management of paid campaigns, to drive lead generation. Oversee the management of social media and retargeting campaigns. Monitor ad performance, adjust targeting parameters, budgets, and ad creatives based on campaign objectives and performance metrics. Implement strategies to optimise conversion rates. Utilise data analytics and metrics to measure and monitor the performance of marketing initiatives, making data driven decisions. Conduct keyword research, ad copywriting, ad group structuring, and ad extensions implementation to maximise campaign performance and relevance. Implement A/B testing methodologies for ad creatives, landing pages, and ad placements to optimise click through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Monitor campaign performance metrics such as CPC, CPA, conversion rates, impression share, quality score, and ad position. Plan and optimise budgets regularly to achieve company targets. Lead on other digital focused projects and initiatives as required by the business. Manage, coach and develop three marketing executives. Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Understands tracking and attribution methodologies for digital marketing. Proven experience managing end to end paid media campaigns across platforms such as Google, Bing Ads and social media advertising platforms (Meta Ads, etc.). Hands on experience with campaign setup, optimisation, budget management, bid strategies, and performance tracking for lead generation, conversion optimisation, and ROI driven results. Comprehensive understanding of digital marketing principles, strategies and tactics including paid social media, PPC advertising, SEM, display advertising, remarketing and CRO. Knowledge of SEO principles, keyword research and integration of PPC and SEO strategies for improved search visibility and performance. Proficiency in analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Bing Ads, Meta Insights and data visualisation tools to track, measure and analyse PPC campaign performance metrics, KPIs and ROI. Ability to derive actionable insights from data analysis, identify optimisation opportunities, and make data driven decisions to improve campaign performance and efficiency. Experience in conducting keyword research, keyword analysis and competitor analysis to identify high performing keywords, negative keywords and long tail keywords for paid media campaigns. Strong copywriting skills to create compelling ad copy, ad headlines, ad descriptions and ad extensions that drive clicks, conversions and engagement. Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify campaign performance issues, troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions for optimisation and ROI improvement. Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate paid media strategies, campaign performance insights and optimisation recommendations to stakeholders, marketing teams and senior management. Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams including marketing, sales, product owners, designers and developers to align campaigns with overall marketing initiatives and business objectives. Benefits Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation. Other perks include full private medical cover, dental cover, life assurance and member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and much more. Equal Employment Opportunity CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre employment substance abuse testing. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, including women, disabled and BAME candidates, and people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs.
High-impact content. Household-name brands. An agency worth working for. Content strategy that moves the needle. A culture that backs you to do it. We're an ambitious, growing search marketing agency a blend of technical rigour, creative thinking, and genuine marketing expertise. Our people are invested in, developed seriously, and trusted to deliver. We're hiring an Content Writer ready to craft strategies that elevate brands, grow digital visibility, and engage the audiences that matter. Agency background. Strategic instincts. Passion for content that delivers. Sound like you? The Role at a Glance Content Writer (Agency) Old Street, London 2 days Per Week / Hybrid Working £35,000 - £40,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Up to 10% Bonus, Health Insurance and 28 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays Product / Service: Digital marketing agency Culture / Values: Take Care. Ask Why. Work Smart. Enjoy the Ride 5 Glassdoor Rating Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2023 Great Place to Work 2023 Our Founder Tom is celebrated in the Agency Hackers Growth Index Top Clients include: Wilkinson Sword, Arsenal, Watford FC, JVC, Kenwood, Zoggs, KellyLoves and Zalando An agency is only as good as its people. We recruit and retain the best! Fun, supportive and hard-working team. Don t believe us? Check out our Glassdoor 5 stars! Fosters your growth and amazing company culture An excellent team & high standards of work Great company to work for, lots of freedom Friendly agency with a supportive culture About us: We are Distinctly . With over 10 years experience under our belt, we are an independent digital marketing agency with a passion for SEO, PPC, digital PR and content. Website migrations, local/international SEO, PPC strategy and digital PR campaigns are only the beginning! We seek to challenge the status quo on a daily basis and drive innovation across to achieve the greatest business outcomes for our clients. The Content Writer Role: We are on the lookout for an experienced Content Writer to create and deliver content and content strategies for our clients across a wide range of industries, targeting B2B and B2C audiences. This role sits within the wider SEO & Content team to deliver organic growth in line with our clients business objectives and targets. You will be part of a collaborative and forward thinking agency, focused on delivering high quality, results driven content. You will be working with some of our most important clients, leading on website copy creation, research and user-centric content strategy. We are looking for someone with a firm understanding of SEO, and demonstrable experience of delivering great results from their content. Coming from an agency background, you will be a creative and enthusiastic self-starter who likes to think innovatively, and who shows enthusiasm for creating first class content. About You: You're a Content Writer with at least three years of agency experience and a portfolio that proves it campaigns that have driven measurable traffic and leads, not just looked good in a deck. Your writing is sharp, your storytelling instincts are strong, and you know how to adapt both for different audiences and formats. You understand SEO and content design well enough to inform your strategy without flattening your creativity and you stay genuinely curious about where the search landscape is heading. You're organised, deadline-driven, and build strong relationships whether you're working with internal teams or clients directly. Confident in Google Workspace and Slack day-to-day; Figma or Miro experience is a nice-to-have, not a must Why Distinctly? There are some great perks for working for us, including; 28 days holiday, flexible working hours, working from home 3 days per week, allocated budget and focus on continuous personal development, team lunches as well as a friendly, fun and sociable team (to name but a few). We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, so you will need to be currently living in the UK with the right to work in the UK to apply. We value diversity, equity and inclusion. We celebrate unique contributions, provide equal opportunities and strive to build an inclusive culture. Join us in creating a diverse and thriving workplace. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager. Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: Senior Content Strategist, SEO Content Strategist, Digital Content Lead, Content Marketing Manager, Content & SEO Specialist, Content Manager, Content Marketing Manager, Content Executive, Content Marketing Executive. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
May 01, 2026
Full time
High-impact content. Household-name brands. An agency worth working for. Content strategy that moves the needle. A culture that backs you to do it. We're an ambitious, growing search marketing agency a blend of technical rigour, creative thinking, and genuine marketing expertise. Our people are invested in, developed seriously, and trusted to deliver. We're hiring an Content Writer ready to craft strategies that elevate brands, grow digital visibility, and engage the audiences that matter. Agency background. Strategic instincts. Passion for content that delivers. Sound like you? The Role at a Glance Content Writer (Agency) Old Street, London 2 days Per Week / Hybrid Working £35,000 - £40,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Up to 10% Bonus, Health Insurance and 28 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays Product / Service: Digital marketing agency Culture / Values: Take Care. Ask Why. Work Smart. Enjoy the Ride 5 Glassdoor Rating Best Workplace for Wellbeing 2023 Great Place to Work 2023 Our Founder Tom is celebrated in the Agency Hackers Growth Index Top Clients include: Wilkinson Sword, Arsenal, Watford FC, JVC, Kenwood, Zoggs, KellyLoves and Zalando An agency is only as good as its people. We recruit and retain the best! Fun, supportive and hard-working team. Don t believe us? Check out our Glassdoor 5 stars! Fosters your growth and amazing company culture An excellent team & high standards of work Great company to work for, lots of freedom Friendly agency with a supportive culture About us: We are Distinctly . With over 10 years experience under our belt, we are an independent digital marketing agency with a passion for SEO, PPC, digital PR and content. Website migrations, local/international SEO, PPC strategy and digital PR campaigns are only the beginning! We seek to challenge the status quo on a daily basis and drive innovation across to achieve the greatest business outcomes for our clients. The Content Writer Role: We are on the lookout for an experienced Content Writer to create and deliver content and content strategies for our clients across a wide range of industries, targeting B2B and B2C audiences. This role sits within the wider SEO & Content team to deliver organic growth in line with our clients business objectives and targets. You will be part of a collaborative and forward thinking agency, focused on delivering high quality, results driven content. You will be working with some of our most important clients, leading on website copy creation, research and user-centric content strategy. We are looking for someone with a firm understanding of SEO, and demonstrable experience of delivering great results from their content. Coming from an agency background, you will be a creative and enthusiastic self-starter who likes to think innovatively, and who shows enthusiasm for creating first class content. About You: You're a Content Writer with at least three years of agency experience and a portfolio that proves it campaigns that have driven measurable traffic and leads, not just looked good in a deck. Your writing is sharp, your storytelling instincts are strong, and you know how to adapt both for different audiences and formats. You understand SEO and content design well enough to inform your strategy without flattening your creativity and you stay genuinely curious about where the search landscape is heading. You're organised, deadline-driven, and build strong relationships whether you're working with internal teams or clients directly. Confident in Google Workspace and Slack day-to-day; Figma or Miro experience is a nice-to-have, not a must Why Distinctly? There are some great perks for working for us, including; 28 days holiday, flexible working hours, working from home 3 days per week, allocated budget and focus on continuous personal development, team lunches as well as a friendly, fun and sociable team (to name but a few). We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, so you will need to be currently living in the UK with the right to work in the UK to apply. We value diversity, equity and inclusion. We celebrate unique contributions, provide equal opportunities and strive to build an inclusive culture. Join us in creating a diverse and thriving workplace. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager. Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: Senior Content Strategist, SEO Content Strategist, Digital Content Lead, Content Marketing Manager, Content & SEO Specialist, Content Manager, Content Marketing Manager, Content Executive, Content Marketing Executive. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
About UKRIO The UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) is the UK's national advisory body for research integrity. Established in 2006, UKRIO delivers a wide-ranging programme of guidance and support to enhance good research practice and research culture. About the role Guided by a high profile Board chaired by Dame Linda Partridge, the charity is launching a new five year strategy to deepen and expand UKRIO's reach and impact. This newly created role sits at the centre of that evolution. As Director of Policy and Communications, you will build a new function from the ground up, spearheading UKRIO's policy, communications, and external affairs work to engage and influence actors across the research ecosystem. This includes setting the strategic direction for UKRIO's communications, ensuring our outputs are high quality and audience focused, and leading key influencing activities such as policy roundtables, consultations, and events. The role carries significant external facing responsibility. As a key spokesperson for the organisation, you will champion research integrity, build strategic relationships, and represent UKRIO at conferences and meetings. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also help shape our organisational culture and embed fairness, transparency, and excellence across the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic policy and communications professional who recognises UKRIO's vision and potential and wants to play a leading role in bringing it to life. You will have the scope to shape our brand, elevate our profile and reach, and enhance the impact of our work. If you're full of ideas, proactive in your approach, and motivated by meaningful work, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Key responsibilities Strategic leadership Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to ensure UKRIO's strategy and programme of work are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated, balancing high level oversight with hands on delivery where appropriate in a small team environment. Proactively identify opportunities to expand UKRIO's reach and impact by assessing where the charity can deploy its resources most effectively; building strategic partnerships; and leading initiatives that increase engagement across sectors and audiences. Contribute to the strategic development of the charity, including shaping its value proposition, education and training offer, and partnership and funding decisions. Embed UKRIO's theory of change and evaluation framework into organisational systems and ways of working, fostering a culture of reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement. Influencing and external engagement Develop and lead an integrated policy, communications, and engagement strategy that keeps research integrity high on the national agenda, strengthens stakeholder understanding, and enhances UKRIO's profile, credibility, and influence. Maintain a watching brief on emerging policy, sector, and research integrity developments, identifying strategic opportunities, risks, and areas where UKRIO should position itself or provide additional resource and support. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, research funders, publishers, research organisations, and civil society, identifying opportunities to advance UKRIO's strategic objectives. Lead UKRIO's thought leadership activities - including policy statements and consultations - ensuring outputs are timely, authoritative, and grounded in evidence. Provide strategic oversight of UKRIO's events programme, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, and lead the facilitation of policy roundtables and external engagement events as needed. Represent UKRIO externally, including in consultations, conferences, advisory groups, and media engagements, proactively working to elevate the charity's influence and impact. Communications Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all aspects of UKRIO's communications, ensuring policy messaging, branding, digital engagement, and content are high quality and aligned with organisational priorities. Lead UKRIO's editorial function, setting standards and overseeing all external outputs and written/visual assets to ensure they reflect the charity's tone of voice, values, and rigorous standards of accuracy and integrity. Take an active role in shaping creative communications approaches, ensuring UKRIO's messages and outputs are tailored to different audiences and use the most effective channels and formats. Oversee the development of a modern, user centred digital communications approach (including a full review and redevelopment of UKRIO's website), actively working to strengthen brand identity, user experience, content quality, and digital functionality. Oversee continuous improvement in digital communications, using analytics, audience insights, and emerging tools to enhance reach, engagement, and impact. People management Line manage the Communications and Events Manager and other relevant staff, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and professional development support to enable high quality delivery and innovation. Manage paid associates and/or volunteers as required, ensuring appropriate support, training, and processes are in place for effective delivery. Work with Senior Leadership Team colleagues to foster a positive organisational culture where staff have clear objectives, feel supported, and are empowered to deliver to a high standard. Project management and oversight Contribute to the development, execution, and evaluation of UKRIO's annual business planning process and organisational work programme as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Lead, oversee, and/or quality assure key outputs to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard, providing regular monitoring, reporting, and analysis. Hold budget holder responsibility and ensure adherence to project management processes that support transparency, accountability, and value for money. General responsibilities Ensure UKRIO activity is compliant with all relevant legislation, including UK GDPR, charity guidelines and standards of good practice Keep up to date with developments in research integrity, governance, ethics and other related topics Deputise for the CEO as required, undertaking additional tasks or duties as directed. Act as a team player, supporting the organisation to deliver on its wider goals and objectives Collaborate with the wider team to ensure our work is most effectively deployed, disseminated, and utilised The above list is not exhaustive, and the postholder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties as requested. Person specification Essential criteria At least 5-8 years of experience in policy, public affairs, or communications, ideally at a national or sector wide level. Strong understanding of complex policy environments (e.g., charity sector, public sector, higher education, research funding, or similarly regulated landscapes). Proven ability to influence government, funders, or sector bodies, including shaping policy positions and leading strategic engagement. Experience convening multi stakeholder groups or facilitating collaborative policy development. Demonstrable experience leading strategic communications, including organisational messaging, editorial oversight, and high quality digital, written, and visual outputs. Strong content development skills, including proofreading, copyediting, adapting content for different audiences, and producing a range of written and visual assets. Experience delivering integrated communications across digital platforms, with an understanding of audience segmentation, analytics, and user centred approaches. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, media engagement, and representing an organisation externally. Strong project management skills, with evidence of managing multiple priorities and delivering high quality work to deadlines. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and evidence informed decision making. Experience leading teams and managing cross functional work, including setting direction and supporting professional development. Ability to work strategically while remaining hands on, comfortable building new systems and approaches in a small, growing organisation. Understanding of ethical leadership, including reflexivity, transparency, and accountability. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and to attend occasional evening events as part of the role's external engagement responsibilities. Desirable criteria Knowledge of research integrity, research ethics, governance, or related policy areas; or experience in higher education, research funding, or science and innovation policy. Experience working in a small charity or start up environment. Experience with digital tools such as Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, and CRM systems (e.g., Maximizer), WebPress and Canva. Experience managing a full review and redevelopment of a website . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2026
Full time
About UKRIO The UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) is the UK's national advisory body for research integrity. Established in 2006, UKRIO delivers a wide-ranging programme of guidance and support to enhance good research practice and research culture. About the role Guided by a high profile Board chaired by Dame Linda Partridge, the charity is launching a new five year strategy to deepen and expand UKRIO's reach and impact. This newly created role sits at the centre of that evolution. As Director of Policy and Communications, you will build a new function from the ground up, spearheading UKRIO's policy, communications, and external affairs work to engage and influence actors across the research ecosystem. This includes setting the strategic direction for UKRIO's communications, ensuring our outputs are high quality and audience focused, and leading key influencing activities such as policy roundtables, consultations, and events. The role carries significant external facing responsibility. As a key spokesperson for the organisation, you will champion research integrity, build strategic relationships, and represent UKRIO at conferences and meetings. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also help shape our organisational culture and embed fairness, transparency, and excellence across the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic policy and communications professional who recognises UKRIO's vision and potential and wants to play a leading role in bringing it to life. You will have the scope to shape our brand, elevate our profile and reach, and enhance the impact of our work. If you're full of ideas, proactive in your approach, and motivated by meaningful work, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Key responsibilities Strategic leadership Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to ensure UKRIO's strategy and programme of work are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated, balancing high level oversight with hands on delivery where appropriate in a small team environment. Proactively identify opportunities to expand UKRIO's reach and impact by assessing where the charity can deploy its resources most effectively; building strategic partnerships; and leading initiatives that increase engagement across sectors and audiences. Contribute to the strategic development of the charity, including shaping its value proposition, education and training offer, and partnership and funding decisions. Embed UKRIO's theory of change and evaluation framework into organisational systems and ways of working, fostering a culture of reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement. Influencing and external engagement Develop and lead an integrated policy, communications, and engagement strategy that keeps research integrity high on the national agenda, strengthens stakeholder understanding, and enhances UKRIO's profile, credibility, and influence. Maintain a watching brief on emerging policy, sector, and research integrity developments, identifying strategic opportunities, risks, and areas where UKRIO should position itself or provide additional resource and support. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across government, academia, research funders, publishers, research organisations, and civil society, identifying opportunities to advance UKRIO's strategic objectives. Lead UKRIO's thought leadership activities - including policy statements and consultations - ensuring outputs are timely, authoritative, and grounded in evidence. Provide strategic oversight of UKRIO's events programme, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, and lead the facilitation of policy roundtables and external engagement events as needed. Represent UKRIO externally, including in consultations, conferences, advisory groups, and media engagements, proactively working to elevate the charity's influence and impact. Communications Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all aspects of UKRIO's communications, ensuring policy messaging, branding, digital engagement, and content are high quality and aligned with organisational priorities. Lead UKRIO's editorial function, setting standards and overseeing all external outputs and written/visual assets to ensure they reflect the charity's tone of voice, values, and rigorous standards of accuracy and integrity. Take an active role in shaping creative communications approaches, ensuring UKRIO's messages and outputs are tailored to different audiences and use the most effective channels and formats. Oversee the development of a modern, user centred digital communications approach (including a full review and redevelopment of UKRIO's website), actively working to strengthen brand identity, user experience, content quality, and digital functionality. Oversee continuous improvement in digital communications, using analytics, audience insights, and emerging tools to enhance reach, engagement, and impact. People management Line manage the Communications and Events Manager and other relevant staff, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and professional development support to enable high quality delivery and innovation. Manage paid associates and/or volunteers as required, ensuring appropriate support, training, and processes are in place for effective delivery. Work with Senior Leadership Team colleagues to foster a positive organisational culture where staff have clear objectives, feel supported, and are empowered to deliver to a high standard. Project management and oversight Contribute to the development, execution, and evaluation of UKRIO's annual business planning process and organisational work programme as part of the Senior Leadership Team. Lead, oversee, and/or quality assure key outputs to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard, providing regular monitoring, reporting, and analysis. Hold budget holder responsibility and ensure adherence to project management processes that support transparency, accountability, and value for money. General responsibilities Ensure UKRIO activity is compliant with all relevant legislation, including UK GDPR, charity guidelines and standards of good practice Keep up to date with developments in research integrity, governance, ethics and other related topics Deputise for the CEO as required, undertaking additional tasks or duties as directed. Act as a team player, supporting the organisation to deliver on its wider goals and objectives Collaborate with the wider team to ensure our work is most effectively deployed, disseminated, and utilised The above list is not exhaustive, and the postholder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties as requested. Person specification Essential criteria At least 5-8 years of experience in policy, public affairs, or communications, ideally at a national or sector wide level. Strong understanding of complex policy environments (e.g., charity sector, public sector, higher education, research funding, or similarly regulated landscapes). Proven ability to influence government, funders, or sector bodies, including shaping policy positions and leading strategic engagement. Experience convening multi stakeholder groups or facilitating collaborative policy development. Demonstrable experience leading strategic communications, including organisational messaging, editorial oversight, and high quality digital, written, and visual outputs. Strong content development skills, including proofreading, copyediting, adapting content for different audiences, and producing a range of written and visual assets. Experience delivering integrated communications across digital platforms, with an understanding of audience segmentation, analytics, and user centred approaches. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking, media engagement, and representing an organisation externally. Strong project management skills, with evidence of managing multiple priorities and delivering high quality work to deadlines. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and evidence informed decision making. Experience leading teams and managing cross functional work, including setting direction and supporting professional development. Ability to work strategically while remaining hands on, comfortable building new systems and approaches in a small, growing organisation. Understanding of ethical leadership, including reflexivity, transparency, and accountability. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and to attend occasional evening events as part of the role's external engagement responsibilities. Desirable criteria Knowledge of research integrity, research ethics, governance, or related policy areas; or experience in higher education, research funding, or science and innovation policy. Experience working in a small charity or start up environment. Experience with digital tools such as Mailchimp, SurveyMonkey, and CRM systems (e.g., Maximizer), WebPress and Canva. Experience managing a full review and redevelopment of a website . click apply for full job details
Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) is an expert quantitative modelling group that partners with traders, marketers and risk managers across products and regions, promoting client interaction, product innovation, valuation and risk management, inventory and portfolio optimization, electronic trading and market making, and financial risk controls. We are seeking an experienced Vice President to join our QTR team in London, where you will develop analytics for the Credit Portfolio Group (CPG) within the Markets division of the Commercial and Investment Bank. CPG manages the firm's credit and funding valuation adjustments (CVA and FVA), which are critical to the bank's risk management and pricing strategies, and develops and maintains a large-scale Monte-Carlo engine using advanced numerical and computational techniques, including Adjoint Analytic Differentiation (AAD). As an experienced Vice President in the Quantitative Trading & Research - Credit Portfolio team, you will contribute to our agenda to transform the investment bank into a data-promoted business, promoting change through state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques. Job Responsibilities Design, develop, and enhance our large-scale Monte Carlo simulation engine used for computing Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) and Funding Valuation Adjustment (FVA) across the firm's derivatives portfolio. Implement advanced numerical techniques to further improve computational efficiency and accuracy of risk sensitivities. Contribute to the firm's strategic agenda of transforming the investment bank into a data-driven business through the development of scalable, high-performance analytical tools and infrastructure. Collaborate with technology teams, ensuring robustness, performance, and maintainability of code in a large-scale production environment. Partner closely with traders, marketers, and risk managers across all products and regions to deliver analytical solutions that meet business needs. Drive best practices in quantitative research, software development, and analytical rigor across the team. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Solid experience within a quantitative role in finance Degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics Demonstrate expert-level programming skills, particularly in Python, with experience leading development of large-scale, production-grade systems and mentoring others in best coding practices. Proven ability to lead technical projects from conception through delivery, including architecture decisions and stakeholder management Champion robust system and solution architecture, ensuring rigorous testing, verification, and adherence to best practices in design and implementation across teams. Deep software engineering, algorithm design, and development skills with a commitment to robust testing, verification, and code quality standards Exceptional communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written, with a demonstrated ability to engage and advise senior partners and stakeholders on complex and technical topics with precision and clarity Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Advanced degree (e.g. PhD) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science Markets experience and familiarity with general trading concepts and terminology Knowledge of options pricing theory, trading algorithms or financial regulations Experience with robust testing and verification practices
May 01, 2026
Full time
Quantitative Trading & Research (QTR) is an expert quantitative modelling group that partners with traders, marketers and risk managers across products and regions, promoting client interaction, product innovation, valuation and risk management, inventory and portfolio optimization, electronic trading and market making, and financial risk controls. We are seeking an experienced Vice President to join our QTR team in London, where you will develop analytics for the Credit Portfolio Group (CPG) within the Markets division of the Commercial and Investment Bank. CPG manages the firm's credit and funding valuation adjustments (CVA and FVA), which are critical to the bank's risk management and pricing strategies, and develops and maintains a large-scale Monte-Carlo engine using advanced numerical and computational techniques, including Adjoint Analytic Differentiation (AAD). As an experienced Vice President in the Quantitative Trading & Research - Credit Portfolio team, you will contribute to our agenda to transform the investment bank into a data-promoted business, promoting change through state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques. Job Responsibilities Design, develop, and enhance our large-scale Monte Carlo simulation engine used for computing Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) and Funding Valuation Adjustment (FVA) across the firm's derivatives portfolio. Implement advanced numerical techniques to further improve computational efficiency and accuracy of risk sensitivities. Contribute to the firm's strategic agenda of transforming the investment bank into a data-driven business through the development of scalable, high-performance analytical tools and infrastructure. Collaborate with technology teams, ensuring robustness, performance, and maintainability of code in a large-scale production environment. Partner closely with traders, marketers, and risk managers across all products and regions to deliver analytical solutions that meet business needs. Drive best practices in quantitative research, software development, and analytical rigor across the team. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Solid experience within a quantitative role in finance Degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics Demonstrate expert-level programming skills, particularly in Python, with experience leading development of large-scale, production-grade systems and mentoring others in best coding practices. Proven ability to lead technical projects from conception through delivery, including architecture decisions and stakeholder management Champion robust system and solution architecture, ensuring rigorous testing, verification, and adherence to best practices in design and implementation across teams. Deep software engineering, algorithm design, and development skills with a commitment to robust testing, verification, and code quality standards Exceptional communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written, with a demonstrated ability to engage and advise senior partners and stakeholders on complex and technical topics with precision and clarity Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Advanced degree (e.g. PhD) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science Markets experience and familiarity with general trading concepts and terminology Knowledge of options pricing theory, trading algorithms or financial regulations Experience with robust testing and verification practices
Contract: 12-month fixed term maternity cover Location: London hybrid, a minimum of two days in the office Reporting to: Head of Corporate Partnerships Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 (dependant on experience) About In Kind Direct For nearly 30 years, In Kind Direct has been at the forefront of product redistribution in the UK, ensuring that no one misses out on life's essentials. Founded by HM The King, we partner with leading brands and retailers to channel everyday goods-hygiene items, household products, toys, clothing and more-to over 6,000 community groups. Every week, we help more than half a million people in need. Yet, poverty and exclusion remain as key challenges within the UK, and we're on a mission to reach even more people with more products. Our values We work with kindness, togetherness and integrity, driving innovation. The opportunity We are seeking an adaptable, and enthusiastic self-starter with experience in account management or business development to join our dynamic and passionate team. You will have the proven ability to build strong personal relationships and networks, engage and influence senior stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing new / current corporate partner organisations to maximise product donations in line with our ambitious five-year strategy. You will be responsible for developing mutually beneficial relationships based on understanding of the "why" and matching that with the benefits of working with In Kind Direct. You will possess commercial hunger, drive, and a desire to deliver results against clear KPI's. Crucially, you will have experience building new partnerships with organisations in several key categories for which you will have ownership. You will be aware of the prospective organisations' internal and external business drivers, understand their KPI's and know how to build propositions that excite them. You will be able to demonstrate how you have delivered results within this environment. Key Responsibilities: Partner Management: Accountability for the value distributed, engagement, frequency of donation, campaign participation, financial contributions and relevant KPIs of partner portfolio. Protect, nurture and grow relationships with a defined number of existing corporate partners (retail and non-retail), developing persuasive and tailored proposals, progress reports and analysis. Support the shift from surplus donations to planned donations which could be through retailer/sales activations Use a tiered approach to prioritise and build deeper relationships, shifting from reactive to proactive planning, and develop joint business plans with priority partners. Work closely with the Marketing and Charity network team to maximise corporate involvement and engagement in the events and content programme. Work with several cross functional teams as required, from ecomm, finance, charity network and operations and customer service teams. Negotiate contracts with corporate partners Business Development To research and identify suitable prospective corporate partners for securing donations of product in line with the charity and network-user needs. Creativity to propose new ideas, and propositions to drive value for In Kind Direct and its network. Creatively utilise In Kind Direct Campaigns, network feedback, research and data points to unlock new conversations, including retailer activations Presentation and Analysis Produce and develop compelling proposals and presentations for a wide range of corporate partnership audiences, from staff to senior executives. Maintain accurate records, analysis & reporting of activity on in-house CRM system. Maintain a strong external profile as an ambassador for the charity, whilst keeping up to date with developments in the Corporate and Charity Sector. Work closely with Head of Corporate Partnerships & Head of Business Development to ensure robust forecasting of corporate accounts including accurate maintenance of product donation and corporate financial pipelines To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Relevant commercial experience in sales, account management or relationship management Proven ability to deliver results against KPIs and targets Experience building strong, collaborative partnerships, including joint planning and delivery against shared objectives Confident communicator with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Highly organised, with strong administrative skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload Comfortable working with PowerPoint, Excel and databases/CRMs to produce reports, presentations and insights Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Collaborative, adaptable and proactive, with a creative approach to engaging corporate partners Passion for change and impact, with a genuine interest in the charity and corporate responsibility sector Strong alignment with In Kind Direct's values of kindness, togetherness, integrity and innovation All training, development and equipment will be provided. Why In Kind Direct? As well as having the chance to work in a charity that helps thousands of people each year, our team benefits include volunteering days, 28 days holiday each year including 3 days between Christmas and New Year, excluding public holidays), an interest-free travel loan, and a generous pension scheme entitlement. We are an equal opportunity employer and support our team to succeed in their roles through training, adaptations, flexibility in working, access to our Employee Assistance Platform, and a range of policies to support people in their personal, family and care responsibilities. We are an accredited Great Place to Work - and have additionally been recognised as a Great Place to Work amongst small Charities and a Great Place to work for Women. We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to our values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. We are on an organisational journey to achieving our EDI vision and welcome any questions about our progress and aspirations. We especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on a low income or working with smaller charitable organisations. We will meet all reasonable expenses that will support anyone invited to interview to be able to participate. If there's anything such as a disability or other circumstance that might affect your ability to take part in any stage of the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to contact us directly. We'll do our best to provide any support or adjustments you may need to take part fully and comfortably. Sharing this information will not affect your application in any way. How to apply The deadline for applying for this role is 9am on the 13th May 2026. We ask all applicants to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, either through our website or our online application process. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement (max. 500 words) through our online application portal. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. 1st stage interviews will take place week commencing 18th May 2026 2nd stage interviews will take place week commencing 25th May 2026 and you will be asked to complete a task, full details will be provided REF-
May 01, 2026
Full time
Contract: 12-month fixed term maternity cover Location: London hybrid, a minimum of two days in the office Reporting to: Head of Corporate Partnerships Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 (dependant on experience) About In Kind Direct For nearly 30 years, In Kind Direct has been at the forefront of product redistribution in the UK, ensuring that no one misses out on life's essentials. Founded by HM The King, we partner with leading brands and retailers to channel everyday goods-hygiene items, household products, toys, clothing and more-to over 6,000 community groups. Every week, we help more than half a million people in need. Yet, poverty and exclusion remain as key challenges within the UK, and we're on a mission to reach even more people with more products. Our values We work with kindness, togetherness and integrity, driving innovation. The opportunity We are seeking an adaptable, and enthusiastic self-starter with experience in account management or business development to join our dynamic and passionate team. You will have the proven ability to build strong personal relationships and networks, engage and influence senior stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing new / current corporate partner organisations to maximise product donations in line with our ambitious five-year strategy. You will be responsible for developing mutually beneficial relationships based on understanding of the "why" and matching that with the benefits of working with In Kind Direct. You will possess commercial hunger, drive, and a desire to deliver results against clear KPI's. Crucially, you will have experience building new partnerships with organisations in several key categories for which you will have ownership. You will be aware of the prospective organisations' internal and external business drivers, understand their KPI's and know how to build propositions that excite them. You will be able to demonstrate how you have delivered results within this environment. Key Responsibilities: Partner Management: Accountability for the value distributed, engagement, frequency of donation, campaign participation, financial contributions and relevant KPIs of partner portfolio. Protect, nurture and grow relationships with a defined number of existing corporate partners (retail and non-retail), developing persuasive and tailored proposals, progress reports and analysis. Support the shift from surplus donations to planned donations which could be through retailer/sales activations Use a tiered approach to prioritise and build deeper relationships, shifting from reactive to proactive planning, and develop joint business plans with priority partners. Work closely with the Marketing and Charity network team to maximise corporate involvement and engagement in the events and content programme. Work with several cross functional teams as required, from ecomm, finance, charity network and operations and customer service teams. Negotiate contracts with corporate partners Business Development To research and identify suitable prospective corporate partners for securing donations of product in line with the charity and network-user needs. Creativity to propose new ideas, and propositions to drive value for In Kind Direct and its network. Creatively utilise In Kind Direct Campaigns, network feedback, research and data points to unlock new conversations, including retailer activations Presentation and Analysis Produce and develop compelling proposals and presentations for a wide range of corporate partnership audiences, from staff to senior executives. Maintain accurate records, analysis & reporting of activity on in-house CRM system. Maintain a strong external profile as an ambassador for the charity, whilst keeping up to date with developments in the Corporate and Charity Sector. Work closely with Head of Corporate Partnerships & Head of Business Development to ensure robust forecasting of corporate accounts including accurate maintenance of product donation and corporate financial pipelines To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Relevant commercial experience in sales, account management or relationship management Proven ability to deliver results against KPIs and targets Experience building strong, collaborative partnerships, including joint planning and delivery against shared objectives Confident communicator with excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Highly organised, with strong administrative skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload Comfortable working with PowerPoint, Excel and databases/CRMs to produce reports, presentations and insights Able to build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Collaborative, adaptable and proactive, with a creative approach to engaging corporate partners Passion for change and impact, with a genuine interest in the charity and corporate responsibility sector Strong alignment with In Kind Direct's values of kindness, togetherness, integrity and innovation All training, development and equipment will be provided. Why In Kind Direct? As well as having the chance to work in a charity that helps thousands of people each year, our team benefits include volunteering days, 28 days holiday each year including 3 days between Christmas and New Year, excluding public holidays), an interest-free travel loan, and a generous pension scheme entitlement. We are an equal opportunity employer and support our team to succeed in their roles through training, adaptations, flexibility in working, access to our Employee Assistance Platform, and a range of policies to support people in their personal, family and care responsibilities. We are an accredited Great Place to Work - and have additionally been recognised as a Great Place to Work amongst small Charities and a Great Place to work for Women. We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to our values of kindness, togetherness, integrity, and innovation. We are on an organisational journey to achieving our EDI vision and welcome any questions about our progress and aspirations. We especially welcome applications from anyone with lived experience of being on a low income or working with smaller charitable organisations. We will meet all reasonable expenses that will support anyone invited to interview to be able to participate. If there's anything such as a disability or other circumstance that might affect your ability to take part in any stage of the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to contact us directly. We'll do our best to provide any support or adjustments you may need to take part fully and comfortably. Sharing this information will not affect your application in any way. How to apply The deadline for applying for this role is 9am on the 13th May 2026. We ask all applicants to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, either through our website or our online application process. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief supporting statement (max. 500 words) through our online application portal. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. 1st stage interviews will take place week commencing 18th May 2026 2nd stage interviews will take place week commencing 25th May 2026 and you will be asked to complete a task, full details will be provided REF-
Overview The Head of Data Science & AI spearheads Janus Henderson's data driven initiatives, leading the development and execution of a strategy that harnesses data and artificial intelligence across the organization. The role oversees advanced analytics, AI model development, and AI/ML governance, ensuring that AI is applied ethically and effectively to enhance investment research, client experience, and operations while maintaining the firm's standards of accuracy, transparency, and trust. Key Responsibilities AI Strategy: Define and lead a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with business objectives, continuously refining it based on emerging technologies and evolving needs. Model Development & AI Innovation: Lead a team of data scientists and AI engineers to develop predictive models and AI solutions, guiding the model lifecycle from proof of concept to production and ensuring ongoing value and maintenance. AI Governance & Ethics: Establish and enforce an AI governance framework, including model validation, transparency, fairness, and compliance with emerging AI regulations. Enablement & Collaboration: Act as a bridge between the Data Science team and other business units, fostering integration of AI solutions into processes and working closely with technology leaders. Emerging Technology & Thought Leadership: Monitor industry trends, evaluate new AI techniques, pilot innovations, and advocate for investments that deliver competitive advantage and risk reduction. Required Qualifications Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. Experience: 10+ years in data science, analytics, or related technology roles, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership or managerial capacity. Experience in financial services, asset management, or capital markets is highly desirable. Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and large dataset analytics; proven track record of model development and deployment. Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of asset management products, portfolio management, performance analytics, and client servicing; awareness of how AI is applied in investment management. Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and convey analytical insights to senior executives. Preferred Experience Direct experience in an asset management analytics or quantitative research team. Established AI/ML governance processes, including model review committees and monitoring frameworks. Familiarity with advanced analytics ecosystems in finance (e.g., quantitative libraries, time series databases, visualization tools). Published research, patents, or conference presentations in AI or data science related to finance. Technical Skills Programming: Python (pandas, scikit learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch), R, SQL, notebooks, Git. Machine Learning: regression, classification, clustering, tree based models, neural networks; MLOps, model deployment, automated testing. Data Platforms: relational databases, NoSQL, time series, big data frameworks, cloud data services (AWS, Azure, GCP). Analytics & BI: Tableau, Power BI, Python/R visualization, statistical analysis tools. AI Ethics & Security: bias detection, explainability (LIME, SHAP), data anonymization, encryption. Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies Strategic Vision & Innovation Ethical Leadership & Responsible AI advocacy Storytelling & Communication for non technical audiences Collaboration & Influence across organizational boundaries Mentorship & Talent Development Problem Solving & Resilience Benefits and Working Conditions Hybrid working environment with reasonable accommodations Generous holiday policy Paid volunteer time Professional development support (courses, tuition reimbursement) Inclusive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Family leave benefits Well being initiatives (Headspace, ClassPass) Employee events and wellness perks (complimentary beverages, happy hours) Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks. Applicants must comply with the firm's Investment Advisory Code of Ethics and any relevant regulatory obligations.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Overview The Head of Data Science & AI spearheads Janus Henderson's data driven initiatives, leading the development and execution of a strategy that harnesses data and artificial intelligence across the organization. The role oversees advanced analytics, AI model development, and AI/ML governance, ensuring that AI is applied ethically and effectively to enhance investment research, client experience, and operations while maintaining the firm's standards of accuracy, transparency, and trust. Key Responsibilities AI Strategy: Define and lead a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with business objectives, continuously refining it based on emerging technologies and evolving needs. Model Development & AI Innovation: Lead a team of data scientists and AI engineers to develop predictive models and AI solutions, guiding the model lifecycle from proof of concept to production and ensuring ongoing value and maintenance. AI Governance & Ethics: Establish and enforce an AI governance framework, including model validation, transparency, fairness, and compliance with emerging AI regulations. Enablement & Collaboration: Act as a bridge between the Data Science team and other business units, fostering integration of AI solutions into processes and working closely with technology leaders. Emerging Technology & Thought Leadership: Monitor industry trends, evaluate new AI techniques, pilot innovations, and advocate for investments that deliver competitive advantage and risk reduction. Required Qualifications Education: Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field. Experience: 10+ years in data science, analytics, or related technology roles, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership or managerial capacity. Experience in financial services, asset management, or capital markets is highly desirable. Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in machine learning techniques, statistical modeling, and large dataset analytics; proven track record of model development and deployment. Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of asset management products, portfolio management, performance analytics, and client servicing; awareness of how AI is applied in investment management. Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex projects, and convey analytical insights to senior executives. Preferred Experience Direct experience in an asset management analytics or quantitative research team. Established AI/ML governance processes, including model review committees and monitoring frameworks. Familiarity with advanced analytics ecosystems in finance (e.g., quantitative libraries, time series databases, visualization tools). Published research, patents, or conference presentations in AI or data science related to finance. Technical Skills Programming: Python (pandas, scikit learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch), R, SQL, notebooks, Git. Machine Learning: regression, classification, clustering, tree based models, neural networks; MLOps, model deployment, automated testing. Data Platforms: relational databases, NoSQL, time series, big data frameworks, cloud data services (AWS, Azure, GCP). Analytics & BI: Tableau, Power BI, Python/R visualization, statistical analysis tools. AI Ethics & Security: bias detection, explainability (LIME, SHAP), data anonymization, encryption. Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies Strategic Vision & Innovation Ethical Leadership & Responsible AI advocacy Storytelling & Communication for non technical audiences Collaboration & Influence across organizational boundaries Mentorship & Talent Development Problem Solving & Resilience Benefits and Working Conditions Hybrid working environment with reasonable accommodations Generous holiday policy Paid volunteer time Professional development support (courses, tuition reimbursement) Inclusive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Family leave benefits Well being initiatives (Headspace, ClassPass) Employee events and wellness perks (complimentary beverages, happy hours) Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks. Applicants must comply with the firm's Investment Advisory Code of Ethics and any relevant regulatory obligations.
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager (Fuel Sales) on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Fuel Manager or a Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. £35m turnover fuel business. The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services. The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved sales & procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge. They need someone who will challenge how they sell & procure fue, plus someone who can find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership. This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator. This role will suit someone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships. The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing. Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service. Duties: Commercial Management of the fuel business Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business sales performance Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing) Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing Investigate consortium buying Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility Evaluate forward purchasing contracts Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from Explore different ways to source fuel Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers Implement a structured approach Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas Get the early payment model operational Close deals effectively, not just discuss them Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve Provide market commentary to members Attributes: Experienced Fuel Sales Manager, Commercial Manager (Fuel), Commercial Executive, Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities Fuel industry experience is a must have (fuel sales or fuel purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.) Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these) Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems A real game changer / innovator This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!
May 01, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager (Fuel Sales) on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Fuel Manager or a Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. £35m turnover fuel business. The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services. The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved sales & procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge. They need someone who will challenge how they sell & procure fue, plus someone who can find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership. This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator. This role will suit someone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships. The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing. Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service. Duties: Commercial Management of the fuel business Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business sales performance Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing) Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing Investigate consortium buying Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility Evaluate forward purchasing contracts Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from Explore different ways to source fuel Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers Implement a structured approach Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas Get the early payment model operational Close deals effectively, not just discuss them Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve Provide market commentary to members Attributes: Experienced Fuel Sales Manager, Commercial Manager (Fuel), Commercial Executive, Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities Fuel industry experience is a must have (fuel sales or fuel purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.) Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these) Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems A real game changer / innovator This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!
People Solutions Group Limited
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager People Solutions are currently recruiting for an ambitious and energetic Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager to join our client based in Glasgow on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical sales background in manufacturing or merchandising who is eager to develop their career, gain hands-on experience, and progress within a growing business. This role would suit applicants who have previously worked as a Technician , Sales Executive , or Engineer . Shifts: • Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Salary: • £28,000 - £32,000 per annum Benefits: Your benefits as a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager • Competitive salary package • Career development and progression opportunities • Ongoing training and personal development support • Exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of the business • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership Day-to-day duties: As a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager , your duties will include (but are not limited to): • Identifying and developing new business opportunities • Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers • Engaging with existing clients to expand business opportunities • Supporting marketing, social media, and website campaigns • Conducting market analysis and assisting with strategic planning • Researching potential suppliers to improve cost competitiveness • Evaluating current sales efforts and partnerships to improve performance • Interpreting and creating basic technical drawings • Working with designers to ensure correct product specifications (e.g. gaskets and bolt grades) • Analysing enquiries, drawings, and material specifications • Providing technical support to promote product specification • Assisting in the development of sealing solutions and product innovations • Supporting problem-solving for technical sealing applications • Preparing and submitting accurate customer quotations • Participating in internal and external training initiatives Essential skills: To be successful as a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager , you will need: • An HND qualification in an engineering-related discipline (essential) • Previous experience in technical sales within manufacturing and/or merchandising • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Basic knowledge of mechanical, chemical, and physics principles • Excellent organisational and time management skills • Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving abilities • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team • High attention to detail with accurate record-keeping Desirable experience: • Experience with technical drawings and specifications • Knowledge of adhesives, tapes, or sealing solutions • Exposure to product development or technical support environments Training: Full training will be provided, with ongoing support to develop both technical and business development skills. Contact: If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager , apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process
May 01, 2026
Full time
Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager People Solutions are currently recruiting for an ambitious and energetic Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager to join our client based in Glasgow on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical sales background in manufacturing or merchandising who is eager to develop their career, gain hands-on experience, and progress within a growing business. This role would suit applicants who have previously worked as a Technician , Sales Executive , or Engineer . Shifts: • Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm Salary: • £28,000 - £32,000 per annum Benefits: Your benefits as a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager • Competitive salary package • Career development and progression opportunities • Ongoing training and personal development support • Exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of the business • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership Day-to-day duties: As a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager , your duties will include (but are not limited to): • Identifying and developing new business opportunities • Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers • Engaging with existing clients to expand business opportunities • Supporting marketing, social media, and website campaigns • Conducting market analysis and assisting with strategic planning • Researching potential suppliers to improve cost competitiveness • Evaluating current sales efforts and partnerships to improve performance • Interpreting and creating basic technical drawings • Working with designers to ensure correct product specifications (e.g. gaskets and bolt grades) • Analysing enquiries, drawings, and material specifications • Providing technical support to promote product specification • Assisting in the development of sealing solutions and product innovations • Supporting problem-solving for technical sealing applications • Preparing and submitting accurate customer quotations • Participating in internal and external training initiatives Essential skills: To be successful as a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager , you will need: • An HND qualification in an engineering-related discipline (essential) • Previous experience in technical sales within manufacturing and/or merchandising • Strong IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Basic knowledge of mechanical, chemical, and physics principles • Excellent organisational and time management skills • Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving abilities • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team • High attention to detail with accurate record-keeping Desirable experience: • Experience with technical drawings and specifications • Knowledge of adhesives, tapes, or sealing solutions • Exposure to product development or technical support environments Training: Full training will be provided, with ongoing support to develop both technical and business development skills. Contact: If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Trainee Business Development & Technical Manager , apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process
Job Title: Qualitative Associate Director Department: Beano Brain Reporting to: Group Director - UK Qual Location: London, UK Ways of Working: Hybrid; 2 days a week in the office Contract Type: Permanent Beano Brain, a leading kid, youth and family insights agency, is hiring a Qualitative Associate Director to join the team in our London office on Fleet Street. Beano Brain is part of the DCT Thomson Media and publishing company. Beano Brain is a team of collaborators who balance being supportive and transparent with rebel thinking. While fostering a non hierarchical environment where team members take initiative and aren't afraid to challenge each other's thinking, Beano Brain gives everyone on the team a voice. No two days are the same at Beano Brain! The Qualitative Associate Director will operate across qualitative projects for medium and large clients in the UK, Europe and the US as well as contribute to insight product innovation. You will also be excited about bringing on young researchers and seeing them succeed under your guidance. DESCRIPTION The Qualitative Associate Director will deliver commercially valuable qualitative insight that enables Beano Brain clients to make faster, more confident decisions in a shifting kids, teens and families' landscape. Demand for rigorous, creative qualitative insight is growing as clients face tougher markets, tighter budgets, and rapid behavioural change across young audiences. The Qualitative Associate Director role strengthens Beano Brain's ability to scale insight delivery across the UK, Europe and the US. It drives high quality project direction, builds client relationships that support growth, and develops insight talent so the team can respond quickly to new opportunities. It ensures that insight output is evidence based, actionable and aligned to Beano Brain's commercial strategy and innovation priorities. Managing 3 direct reports, the Qualitative Associate Director will also interface with Insight Directors, Commercial Managing Director, Commercial Director, Research Managers, cross functional colleagues contributing to data, trends or commercial opportunities, and external partners (fieldwork agencies, specialist moderators, international partners). Collaboration involves leading project design and insight delivery, advising on qualitative approaches, contributing to commercial planning, and aligning with Directors for approval on pricing, methodology shifts, contract terms and major client decisions. Key responsibilities include: Client insight delivery Deliver qualitative insight projects that provide clear, evidence based recommendations that shape client decisions and commercial outcomes. Ensure all work meets Beano Brain quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget. Project and portfolio direction Own the design and delivery of medium sized qualitative projects and contribute to larger, multi market programmes. Ensure that insights are synthesised and communicated in a way that directly supports growth opportunities in Beano Brain's commercial portfolio. Client relationship management Lead and grow relationships on medium sized accounts and support relationship development on larger ones. Ensure clients receive proactive guidance, trend insight and challenge that deepens partnership value. Team development 50% of time dedicated to managing and mentoring; 50% of time dedicated to project work Develop and manage Research Managers and junior qualitative researchers. Set clear expectations, coach performance, and build capability in analysis, moderation and storytelling to support a high performant team culture. Commercial contribution Contribute to winning new work by shaping proposals, costing projects, presenting capabilities and using existing client contacts. Ensure each project supports margin, repeat work and wider portfolio opportunities. Insight innovation Support the evolution of Beano Brain's qualitative tools and approaches. Test, refine and share new methods that improve authenticity, speed, and impact of insights across markets. Skills: Applying insight to refine client decision processes. Structuring qualitative data, synthesising findings and identifying patterns. Selecting and applying qualitative and mixed method approaches. Directing projects, resources, risks and timelines. Building long term, trusted partnerships. Client challenges into clear insight objectives. Designing discussion guides, stimuli and co creation tasks. Evolving qualitative approaches in response to market shifts and client needs. Developing capability and performance in junior researchers. Creating clear insight narratives and presenting to senior stakeholders. Experience: Proven experience moderating with kids, teens, parents and families. Leading qualitative projects in agencies or consultancies. Working with clients in sectors such as media, tech, gaming, FMCG or leisure. Experience in multi market qualitative delivery. Behaviours that will help this role succeed: Being More Curious Seeks new signals in youth and family behaviours and challenges assumptions with evidence. Actively explores new qualitative methods and audience dynamics. Experiment with Purpose Tests new research approaches in controlled, commercially relevant ways. Brings forward ideas that improve insight speed, authenticity and client value. Owning the Outcomes Takes accountability for project quality, client impact and commercial performance. Escalates risks early and follows through until the job is done well. Being More Collaborative Works openly with colleagues across the portfolio, sharing tools, insight and lessons learned. Builds trust with clients and internal teams by being transparent, prepared and reliable.
May 01, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Qualitative Associate Director Department: Beano Brain Reporting to: Group Director - UK Qual Location: London, UK Ways of Working: Hybrid; 2 days a week in the office Contract Type: Permanent Beano Brain, a leading kid, youth and family insights agency, is hiring a Qualitative Associate Director to join the team in our London office on Fleet Street. Beano Brain is part of the DCT Thomson Media and publishing company. Beano Brain is a team of collaborators who balance being supportive and transparent with rebel thinking. While fostering a non hierarchical environment where team members take initiative and aren't afraid to challenge each other's thinking, Beano Brain gives everyone on the team a voice. No two days are the same at Beano Brain! The Qualitative Associate Director will operate across qualitative projects for medium and large clients in the UK, Europe and the US as well as contribute to insight product innovation. You will also be excited about bringing on young researchers and seeing them succeed under your guidance. DESCRIPTION The Qualitative Associate Director will deliver commercially valuable qualitative insight that enables Beano Brain clients to make faster, more confident decisions in a shifting kids, teens and families' landscape. Demand for rigorous, creative qualitative insight is growing as clients face tougher markets, tighter budgets, and rapid behavioural change across young audiences. The Qualitative Associate Director role strengthens Beano Brain's ability to scale insight delivery across the UK, Europe and the US. It drives high quality project direction, builds client relationships that support growth, and develops insight talent so the team can respond quickly to new opportunities. It ensures that insight output is evidence based, actionable and aligned to Beano Brain's commercial strategy and innovation priorities. Managing 3 direct reports, the Qualitative Associate Director will also interface with Insight Directors, Commercial Managing Director, Commercial Director, Research Managers, cross functional colleagues contributing to data, trends or commercial opportunities, and external partners (fieldwork agencies, specialist moderators, international partners). Collaboration involves leading project design and insight delivery, advising on qualitative approaches, contributing to commercial planning, and aligning with Directors for approval on pricing, methodology shifts, contract terms and major client decisions. Key responsibilities include: Client insight delivery Deliver qualitative insight projects that provide clear, evidence based recommendations that shape client decisions and commercial outcomes. Ensure all work meets Beano Brain quality standards and is delivered on time and within budget. Project and portfolio direction Own the design and delivery of medium sized qualitative projects and contribute to larger, multi market programmes. Ensure that insights are synthesised and communicated in a way that directly supports growth opportunities in Beano Brain's commercial portfolio. Client relationship management Lead and grow relationships on medium sized accounts and support relationship development on larger ones. Ensure clients receive proactive guidance, trend insight and challenge that deepens partnership value. Team development 50% of time dedicated to managing and mentoring; 50% of time dedicated to project work Develop and manage Research Managers and junior qualitative researchers. Set clear expectations, coach performance, and build capability in analysis, moderation and storytelling to support a high performant team culture. Commercial contribution Contribute to winning new work by shaping proposals, costing projects, presenting capabilities and using existing client contacts. Ensure each project supports margin, repeat work and wider portfolio opportunities. Insight innovation Support the evolution of Beano Brain's qualitative tools and approaches. Test, refine and share new methods that improve authenticity, speed, and impact of insights across markets. Skills: Applying insight to refine client decision processes. Structuring qualitative data, synthesising findings and identifying patterns. Selecting and applying qualitative and mixed method approaches. Directing projects, resources, risks and timelines. Building long term, trusted partnerships. Client challenges into clear insight objectives. Designing discussion guides, stimuli and co creation tasks. Evolving qualitative approaches in response to market shifts and client needs. Developing capability and performance in junior researchers. Creating clear insight narratives and presenting to senior stakeholders. Experience: Proven experience moderating with kids, teens, parents and families. Leading qualitative projects in agencies or consultancies. Working with clients in sectors such as media, tech, gaming, FMCG or leisure. Experience in multi market qualitative delivery. Behaviours that will help this role succeed: Being More Curious Seeks new signals in youth and family behaviours and challenges assumptions with evidence. Actively explores new qualitative methods and audience dynamics. Experiment with Purpose Tests new research approaches in controlled, commercially relevant ways. Brings forward ideas that improve insight speed, authenticity and client value. Owning the Outcomes Takes accountability for project quality, client impact and commercial performance. Escalates risks early and follows through until the job is done well. Being More Collaborative Works openly with colleagues across the portfolio, sharing tools, insight and lessons learned. Builds trust with clients and internal teams by being transparent, prepared and reliable.
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager (Fuel Sales) on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Fuel Manager or a Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. £35m turnover fuel business. The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services. The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved sales & procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge. They need someone who will challenge how they sell & procure fue, plus someone who can find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership. This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator. This role will suit someone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships. The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing. Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service. Duties: Commercial Management of the fuel business Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business sales performance Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing) Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing Investigate consortium buying Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility Evaluate forward purchasing contracts Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from Explore different ways to source fuel Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers Implement a structured approach Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas Get the early payment model operational Close deals effectively, not just discuss them Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve Provide market commentary to members Attributes: Experienced Fuel Sales Manager, Commercial Manager (Fuel), Commercial Executive, Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities Fuel industry experience is a must have (fuel sales or fuel purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.) Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these) Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems A real game changer / innovator This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!
May 01, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager (Fuel Sales) on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Fuel Manager or a Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. £35m turnover fuel business. The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services. The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved sales & procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge. They need someone who will challenge how they sell & procure fue, plus someone who can find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership. This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator. This role will suit someone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships. The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing. Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service. Duties: Commercial Management of the fuel business Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business sales performance Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing) Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing Investigate consortium buying Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility Evaluate forward purchasing contracts Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from Explore different ways to source fuel Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers Implement a structured approach Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas Get the early payment model operational Close deals effectively, not just discuss them Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve Provide market commentary to members Attributes: Experienced Fuel Sales Manager, Commercial Manager (Fuel), Commercial Executive, Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities Fuel industry experience is a must have (fuel sales or fuel purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.) Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these) Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems A real game changer / innovator This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager (Fuel Sales) on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Fuel Manager or a Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. £35m turnover fuel business. The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services. The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved sales & procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge. They need someone who will challenge how they sell & procure fue, plus someone who can find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership. This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator. This role will suit someone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships. The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing. Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service. Duties: Commercial Management of the fuel business Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business sales performance Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing) Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing Investigate consortium buying Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility Evaluate forward purchasing contracts Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from Explore different ways to source fuel Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers Implement a structured approach Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas Get the early payment model operational Close deals effectively, not just discuss them Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve Provide market commentary to members Attributes: Experienced Fuel Sales Manager, Commercial Manager (Fuel), Commercial Executive, Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities Fuel industry experience is a must have (fuel sales or fuel purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.) Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these) Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems A real game changer / innovator This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!
May 01, 2026
Full time
GBR Recruitment Ltd are exclusively recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager (Fuel Sales) on behalf of a well established Lincolnshire based company that is growing year on year. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Fuel Manager or a Fuel Procurement / Purchasing / Buying professional to lead our clients c. £35m turnover fuel business. The fuel portfolio includes diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services. The client is seeking a Fuel purchasing professional who can deliver real change & implement new improved sales & procurement methods, ensuring the company has an approach to the fuel market that is strategic, proactive & reactive, rather than just reactive as it has been, in order to successful grow the revenue figures, the profit margins & sell more volume to its end using fuel customers whilst keeping a competitive edge. They need someone who will challenge how they sell & procure fue, plus someone who can find smarter ways of working, as the fuel business has massive growth potential under the right fuel professionals strategic leadership. This is a genuine business leadership role with full operational authority over the fuel portfolio, with additional direct line management of a Fuel Coordinator & a Fuel Administrator. This role will suit someone who can build genuine partnerships with suppliers, not just transactional relationships. The company wants to look at implementing early payment models for better pricing. Further geographic expansion is also wanted to offer a full UK wide fuel service. Duties: Commercial Management of the fuel business Provide a strategic growth plan for the fuel business sales performance Build relationships with senior commercial teams who can make decisions, moving beyond supplier customer service desks Implement early payment models (faster payment for better pricing) Negotiate volume-based agreements and annual commitment arrangements for year-round competitive pricing Investigate consortium buying Move from transactional relationships to genuine partnerships Research hedging arrangements to protect against price volatility Evaluate forward purchasing contracts Look at differing buying models that can be learnt from Explore different ways to source fuel Identify areas that need improving within the operation & implement change methodologies Deliver further geographic expansion to be fully National Proactive contact with large buyers when markets are moving Regular engagement with top fuel purchasers Implement a structured approach Expand fuel cards, bulk gas & AdBlue business areas Get the early payment model operational Close deals effectively, not just discuss them Work with the companies Financial Controller on set payment structures Develop annual fuel business strategy & budget / P&L Conduct pricing competitiveness analysis & pricing improvements Review current operations to find efficiencies & find areas to improve Provide market commentary to members Attributes: Experienced Fuel Sales Manager, Commercial Manager (Fuel), Commercial Executive, Procurement Manager, Fuel Buyer, Fuel Buying Manager, Fuel Purchasing Manager or similar roles with comparable duties / responsibilities Fuel industry experience is a must have (fuel sales or fuel purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain etc.) Experience in diesel, gas oil, kerosene, bulk & bottled gas, AdBlue, plus fuel cards & other associated fuel products / services (several of these) Proven track record of growth, performance improvement & CI Strategic thinker who sees opportunities, not just problems A real game changer / innovator This role is commutable for those Fuel experts living in Louth, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe, Lincoln, Grimsby, Woodhall Spa, Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford, Brigg, Kingston upon Hull, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough, Immingham, Holbeach, Spilsby, Wragby, Bardney & other areas close to these within East Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Kesteven & other areas of Lincolnshire. Interviews to take place immediately, apply today!
